Utah Hunting Seasons

See our comprehensive list of hunting seasons for animals of all types and all areas of Utah. We’ve made it easier than ever to find the dates you can hunt, length of the season, what type of hunting is allowed and other important details. Plus, check out hunting resources and direct links to Utah state resources.

Utah Deer Hunting Seasons 2025-2026

Archery (Statewide)

  • August 16 – September 14, 2025 (buck deer; draw or limited entry)

Muzzleloader (Statewide)

  • September 20 – September 28, 2025 (limited entry; draw required)

General Rifle Season (Any Legal Weapon)

  • October 18 – November 2, 2025 (general season buck deer; OTC license)

Limited Entry Rifle

  • October 18 – November 2, 2025 (limited entry units; draw required)

Utah Elk Seasons 2025-2026

Archery Elk

  • August 16 – September 14, 2025 (most units; draw or limited entry)

Muzzleloader Elk

  • September 20 – September 28, 2025 (limited entry)

General Rifle Bull Elk

  • October 18 – November 2, 2025 (spike or 3+ point units; OTC)

Utah Turkey Seasons 2025-2026

Fall Turkey

  • September 1 – November 30, 2025 (archery); October 11 – November 30, 2025 (shotgun; select units)

Spring Youth Turkey

  • April 11–13, 2026

Spring General Turkey

  • April 13 – May 31, 2026

Utah Antelope & Bison 2025

Antelope

  • August 9 – October 5, 2025 (draw; unit-specific dates)

Utah big game seasons require a license through the draw system. Visit Utah Division of Wildlife Resources for complete draw results and regulations.

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Interactive Utah Hunting Season Discovery

Use the forms below to filter by game, type of hunting, time of year, bag / tag limits and much more. We’ve gone through the state of Utah Hunting Seasons’s hunting season data and simplified it so you can easily find what you’re looking for. Please note, that information realated Utah state hunting is subject to change so be sure to check the state resources linked below the table before heading out to hunt.

Utah Hunting Seasons & Requirements

For the most accurate information on Utah Hunting Seasons, along with the state’s requirements for tag and bag limits, it’s a good idea to check with the Utah DNR.  We’ve provided their contact information below, along with links to helpful resources, including licensing.

Utah DNR

1594 W North Temple
Suite 2110, Box 146301
Salt Lake City, UT 78744

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