Utah Regulations
Hunting and fishing regulations, seasons, species information, and public access resources for the state of Utah.
Overview
Utah offers rugged mountains, desert canyons, alpine lakes, and vast public lands — supporting strong big-game hunting and excellent fishing opportunities.
Below are quick links to seasons, species, licensing, and access information.
Season Information
- Elk (general & limited entry — archery, muzzleloader, rifle)
- Mule Deer (general & limited entry)
- Pronghorn (limited entry)
- Moose, Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goat (lottery)
- Bison (lottery)
- Black Bear & Mountain Lion
- Turkey seasons (spring & fall)
- Upland birds (grouse, pheasant, chukar, quail)
- Waterfowl (Pacific Flyway)
- Fishing seasons (trout, walleye, bass, tiger musky)
Licensing
Utah requires appropriate licenses for hunting and fishing activities.
- Hunting license (resident & non-resident)
- Fishing license (annual, 3-day, 7-day)
- Big-game limited entry permits
- Once-in-a-lifetime species permits
- Turkey permits
- Mandatory harvest reporting (select species)
Key Species
- Mule Deer
- Elk
- Pronghorn
- Moose, Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goat
- Bison
- Black Bear & Mountain Lion
- Trout (rainbow, brown, cutthroat, brook)
- Tiger Musky, Walleye, Bass
Public Land & Access
Utah offers massive public access through national forests, BLM lands, state lands, and walk-in access programs.
- National Forests (Uinta-Wasatch-Cache, Dixie, Manti-La Sal, Fishlake)
- Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands
- State Trust Lands
- Walk-In Access (WIA) program
- Major rivers & reservoirs (Green, Colorado, Strawberry, Flaming Gorge)
- High-mountain lakes & wilderness areas