Utah Elk Hunting Season 2025
Recorded elk windows for Utah, including history and unverified dates.
Recorded dates, not hunting permission
Status assessment: 2026-10-09 UTC (static build snapshot). Static activity badges and day counts use this build assessment, not a live check. Interactive finder results show their own UTC assessment day.
0 of 2 recorded windows have date-review evidence. Other rows remain unverified. Historical records are retained and are not a current-season promise.
Check your current agency regulations, GMU or zone, hunt code, license and access restrictions before hunting. An agency link or successful publication fetch does not verify a row. Reviewed base dates do not cover every license-specific exception.
Utah Elk Season Calendar
Find all elk hunting season dates for Utah including archery, rifle, muzzleloader, and shotgun seasons for 2025.
All Elk Seasons
2 seasons for Utah elk hunting
Aug 16 - Sep 12, 2025
Unverified date record; agency review required. Archery - draw
Oct 4-30, 2025
Unverified date record; agency review required. Any legal weapon - draw
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Important Note for Utah
Only Box Elder mapped unit DB1531 private nontribal non-CWMU ordinary adult buck centerfire rifle Oct17–25 with issued matching permit reviewed, not entire county/stock/individual permission. One buck/antlers strictly longer than five inches; earlyOct7–11/extended archery throughNov30/youth/Dedicated Hunter/special/other hunts not bridged. Centerfire/expanding bullets/no fully-automatic-capable firearm, device/electronics rules apply; handgun .24 not rifle minimum. Documented permission/mandatory30day harvest survey even no harvest; current license/permit/tag/bag/access/orange/CWD/local/device/amendment checks needed. Eight histories/license metadata unverified.
Utah Elk Hunting FAQ
Common questions about elk hunting in Utah
When is elk season in Utah?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2025-08-16 to 2025-09-12; 2025-10-04 to 2025-10-30. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
When does archery elk season start in Utah?
Recorded archery elk window: Aug 16, 2025 to Sep 12, 2025. Unverified date record; agency review required. Archery - draw
When is elk rifle/firearms season in Utah?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2025-10-04 to 2025-10-30. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
Do I need a license to hunt elk in Utah?
Yes, you need a valid Utah hunting license and any required elk tags or permits. Check with the Utah wildlife agency for current license requirements and fees.
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