Elk Oct 3–Oct 15. Deer Aug 15–Dec 31.
Utah hunting seasons cover 1,437 season dates across 291 units for Elk, Mule Deer, Pronghorn and more. Many big game hunts are draw or limited-entry, so confirm application windows before the deadline. Use the tables below for exact opening and closing dates by species and unit.
Season data sourced from the Utah wildlife agency. Always verify dates and regulations on the official site before hunting—regulations can change during the season.
| Unit | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barney Top/Kaiparowits | Archery | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | — | — |
| Barney Top/Kaiparowits | Handgun | Nov 7 — Nov 30 | — | — |
| Barney Top/Kaiparowits | Shotgun | Nov 7 — Nov 30 | — | — |
| Barney Top/Kaiparowits | Archery | Nov 7 — Nov 30 | — | — |
| Barney Top/Kaiparowits | Muzzleloader | Nov 7 — Nov 30 | — | — |
| Barney Top/Kaiparowits | Rifle | Nov 7 — Nov 30 | — | — |
| Beaver, East | Archery | Aug 15 — Sep 15 | — | — |
| Beaver, East | Archery | Aug 15 — Sep 15 | — | — |
| Beaver, East | Muzzleloader | Sep 16 — Sep 20 | — | — |
| Beaver, East | Rifle | Sep 16 — Sep 20 | — | — |
| Beaver, East | Muzzleloader | Sep 21 — Oct 2 | — | — |
| Beaver, East | Rifle | Sep 21 — Oct 2 | — | — |
| Beaver, East | Rifle | Oct 3 — Oct 15 | — | — |
| Beaver, East | Rifle | Nov 7 — Nov 15 | — | — |
| Beaver, East | Archery | Nov 28 — Dec 13 | — | — |
| Beaver, West | Archery | Aug 15 — Sep 16 | — | — |
| Beaver, West | Rifle | Oct 3 — Oct 9 | — | — |
| Beaver, West | Rifle | Oct 10 — Oct 16 | — | — |
| Beaver, West | Muzzleloader | Oct 28 — Nov 5 | — | — |
| Book Cliffs, Bitter Creek/East | Archery | Aug 15 — Sep 15 | — | — |
| Book Cliffs, Bitter Creek/East | Archery | Aug 15 — Sep 15 | — | — |
| Book Cliffs, Bitter Creek/East | Muzzleloader | Sep 16 — Sep 20 | — | — |
| Book Cliffs, Bitter Creek/East | Rifle | Sep 16 — Sep 20 | — | — |
| Book Cliffs, Bitter Creek/East | Muzzleloader | Sep 21 — Oct 2 | — | — |
+ 769 more Elk seasons
| Unit | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope Island | Rifle | Nov 12 — Nov 19 | — | — |
| Beaver, East | Archery | Aug 15 — Sep 11 | — | — |
| Beaver, East | Muzzleloader | Sep 23 — Oct 1 | — | — |
| Beaver, East | Rifle | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — |
| Beaver, East | Muzzleloader | Oct 28 — Nov 5 | — | — |
| Beaver, West | Archery | Aug 15 — Sep 11 | — | — |
| Beaver, West | Muzzleloader | Sep 23 — Oct 1 | — | — |
| Beaver, West | Rifle | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — |
+ 335 more Deer seasons
| Unit | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver | Archery | Aug 15 — Sep 11 | — | — |
| Beaver | Rifle | Sep 12 — Sep 20 | — | — |
| Book Cliffs, Bitter Creek | Archery | Aug 15 — Sep 11 | — | — |
| Book Cliffs, Bitter Creek | Rifle | Sep 12 — Sep 20 | — | — |
| Book Cliffs, Bitter Creek (pronghorn) | Archery | Aug 15 — Sep 11 | — | — |
| Book Cliffs, Bitter Creek (pronghorn) | Rifle | Sep 12 — Sep 20 | — | — |
| Book Cliffs, South | Archery | Aug 15 — Sep 11 | — | — |
| Book Cliffs, South | Rifle | Sep 12 — Sep 20 | — | — |
+ 78 more Antelope seasons
| Unit | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver | Rifle | Apr 4 — Jun 5 | — | — |
| Beaver | Archery | Aug 15 — Oct 2 | — | — |
| Beaver | Rifle | Oct 3 — Oct 25 | — | — |
| Book Cliffs, Bitter Creek/South | Rifle | Apr 4 — Jun 5 | — | — |
| Book Cliffs, Bitter Creek/South | Archery | Aug 15 — Oct 2 | — | — |
| Book Cliffs, Bitter Creek/South | Rifle | Oct 3 — Oct 25 | — | — |
| Book Cliffs, Little Creek Roadless | Rifle | Apr 4 — Jun 5 | — | — |
| Book Cliffs, Little Creek Roadless | Archery | Aug 15 — Oct 2 | — | — |
+ 64 more Bear seasons
| Unit | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope Island | Rifle | Nov 12 — Nov 19 | — | — |
| Book Cliffs, South | Rifle | Nov 1 — Nov 30 | — | — |
| Box Elder, Newfoundland Mtn | Rifle | Oct 4 — Oct 24 | — | — |
| Box Elder, Newfoundland Mtn | Rifle | Oct 25 — Nov 14 | — | — |
| Box Elder, Newfoundland Mtn | Archery | Nov 15 — Dec 7 | — | — |
| Escalante, East | Rifle | Sep 1 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| Escalante, West | Rifle | Sep 1 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| Fillmore, Oak Creek | Rifle | Oct 4 — Oct 24 | — | — |
+ 28 more Bighorn Sheep seasons
| Unit | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope Island | Rifle | Aug 1 — Jan 31 | — | — |
| Book Cliffs, Bitter Creek (pronghorn) | Rifle | Aug 1 — Jan 31 | — | — |
| Book Cliffs, Little Creek/South | Rifle | Aug 1 — Jan 31 | — | — |
| Henry Mtns (bison) | Rifle | Aug 1 — Jan 31 | — | — |
| Nine Mile | Rifle | Aug 1 — Jan 31 | — | — |
Utah hunting season currently spans Oct 3 to Oct 15 for Elk, with other species opening at different times. Dates vary by unit and weapon. This page lists 1,437 Utah season dates across 291 units.
Utah offers hunting for 11 species, including Elk, Mule Deer, Pronghorn and more. Each species has its own season dates, weapon rules and bag limits.
Utah is divided into 291 units. Season dates, harvest rates and public-land access differ by unit—use the tables above to compare units before you apply or buy a tag.
Yes. Many Utah big game hunts are allocated by draw or limited-entry tags rather than sold over the counter. Always confirm application windows on the official Utah wildlife agency site before the deadline.
State Resource
Always verify season dates and regulations with the official state wildlife agency:
See Unit boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas for Utah on our interactive hunting map.
Also see Utah public land, license, and regulations.