Utah Hunting Seasons 2023 🦌 [Exciting Update!]

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The Utah hunting season has approached and there is much to be excited about! From deer hunting to small game hunting and everything in between, the 2022-2023 hunting season promises to be full of adventure and excitement.

In this article, we’ll take a look at all the important information you need to know about the upcoming Utah hunting season, including dates, regulations, and more. So, if you’re ready to get out and enjoy the great outdoors, read on to find out what you need to know about the 2022-2023 Utah hunting season!

Utah Hunting Season

Many excellent hunting chances exist in Utah because to the state’s vast swaths of undeveloped terrain and varied natural scenery. The variety of large animals that may be hunted in this state has made it famous. Public lands in Utah often allow hunting.

Utah Hunting Season
Utah Hunting Season

Utah Deer Hunting Season

Utah’s hunting age is 12. All guests must have a valid Utah hunting or fishing license. Utah citizens may get yearly or multi-year licenses. Age limits apply to licenses. One is for 13- and 14-year-old hunters, the other for youths (15 years to 17 years old). 18-64-year-olds get a normal adult license; while 65-plus get a senior license. Minors and elders pay less than adults.

Deer SeasonMethodDates
General-seasonArcheryAug. 19–Sept. 15
General-seasonMuzzleloaderSept. 27–Oct. 5
General-seasonAny legal weapon (early)Oct. 11–15
General-seasonAny legal weapon (general)Oct. 21–29

Elk Season

Elk SeasonMethodDates
General-season (spike bull)ArcheryAug. 19–Sept. 8
General-season (any bull)ArcheryAug. 19-Sept. 20
General-season (spike bull)Any legal weaponOct. 7–19
General season (any bull)Any legal weapon (early)Oct. 7–13
General-season (any bull)Any legal weapon (late)Oct. 14–20
General-seasonMuzzleloaderNov. 1–9
Limited-entryArcheryAug. 23–Sept. 19
Limited-entry late-seasonArcheryDec. 2–17
Limited-entryAny legal weapon (early)Sept. 20–24
Limited-entryMuzzleloaderSept. 25–Oct. 6
Limited entry (14 units that didn't previously have a mid-season hunt)Any legal weaponOct. 7–19
Limited-entryHAMS/restricted weaponsNov. 11–30
Limited-entry (hunt on Diamond Mountain)Any legal weapon (late)Nov. 11–19

Antelope Season

Utah Antelope SeasonHunting Season-Start DateHunting Season-End Date
Antelope (Sportsman-Archery)Saturday-August 20, 2022Wednesday-August 31, 2022
Antelope (CWMU-Archery)Saturday-August 20, 2022Monday-October 31, 2022
Antelope (CWMU-Any Legal Weapon)Thursday-September 1, 2022Monday-October 31, 2022
Antelope (Sportsman-Any Weapon)Thursday-September 1, 2022Tuesday-November 15, 2022

Bear Season

Utah Bear SeasonHunting Season-Start DateHunting Season-End DateNote
Bear (Spring-Limited)Saturday-April 2, 2022Monday-May 30, 2022There are regional and seasonal differences. For rules, please refer to the appropriate sources.
Bear (Summer-Limited)Tuesday-July 5, 2022Saturday-August 6, 2022There are regional and seasonal differences. For rules, please refer to the appropriate sources.
Bear (Fall-Limited)Thursday-November 3, 2022Sunday-November 13, 2022There are regional and seasonal differences. For rules, please refer to the appropriate sources.

Mountain Lion Season

Utah Mountain Lion SeasonHunting Season-Start DateHunting Season-End DateNote
Mountain lion (Spot-and-Stalk)Friday-July 1, 2022Friday-June 30, 2023
Mountain lion (Harvest-objective)Friday-July 1, 2022Friday-June 30, 2023
Mountain loin – Pursuit)Wednesday-November 2, 2022Wednesday-May 31, 2023
Mountain lion (Limited Entry)Wednesday-November 2, 2022Sunday-February 19, 2023
Mountain lion (Pursuit)Wednesday-November 2, 2022Friday-March 31, 2023LaSal; San Juan, Mountains; and Book Cliffs, East units

Bison, Goat , Sheep & Moose Season

Utah Bison, Goat, Sheep & Moose SeasonCategoryHunting Season-Start DateHunting Season-End Date
BisonSportsman Any WeaponMonday-August 1, 2022Tuesday-January 31, 2023
Mountain Goat Sportsman Any WeaponThursday-September 1, 2022Saturday-December 31, 2022
MooseSportsman Any WeaponThursday-September 1, 2022Tuesday-November 15, 2022
Bighorn Sheep – Sportsman Any Weapon2022-09-01 00:00:002022-12-31 00:00:00Desert and Rocky Mountain

Bobcat & Coyote Season

Utah Bobcat & Coyote SeasonHunting Season-Start DateHunting Season-End DateNote
BobcatFriday-November 18, 2022Wednesday-March 1, 2023Statewide.
CoyoteSaturday-January 1, 2022Saturday-December 31, 2022Statewide and there is no limit

Fox Season

Utah Fox SeasonHunting Season-Start DateHunting Season-End DateNote
Red FoxSaturday-January 1, 2022Saturday-December 31, 2022Statewide and there is bag limit.
Kit FoxSunday-September 18, 2022Wednesday-March 1, 2023Statewide and there is bag limit.
Gray FoxSunday-September 18, 2022Wednesday-March 1, 2023Statewide and there is bag limit.

Rabbit Season

Utah Rabbit SeasonHunting Season-Start DateHunting Season-End DateNote
Rabbit (Jackrabbit)Saturday-January 1, 2022Saturday-December 31, 2022Statewide. Open throughout the Year
Rabbit (Snowshoe Hare)Thursday-September 1, 2022Wednesday-March 15, 2023Statewide.
Rabbit (Cottontail)Thursday-September 1, 2022Tuesday-February 28, 2023Statewide.

Dove Season

Utah Dove SeasonHunting Season-Start DateHunting Season-End DateNote
Dove (Collared)Saturday-January 1, 2022Saturday-December 31, 2022Statewide and there is no limit.
Dove(Mourning and White-winged)Thursday-September 1, 2022Sunday-October 30, 2022Statewide.

Duck Season

Utah Duck SeasonHunting Season-Start DateHunting Season-End DateZones
Duck (Youth-Northern)Saturday-September 17, 2022Saturday-September 17, 2022Northern zone.
Duck (Northern)Saturday-October 1, 2022Saturday-January 14, 2023Northern zone.
Duck (Youth-Southern)Saturday-October 1, 2022Saturday-October 1, 2022Southern zone.
Duck (Southern)Saturday-October 15, 2022Saturday-January 28, 2023Southern zone.

Goose Season

Utah Goose SeasonHunting Season-Start DateHunting Season-End DateNote
Goose (Wasatch Dark- Youth)Saturday-September 17, 2022Saturday-September 17, 2022Wasatch area dark goose -cackling, canada, white-fronted, brant
Goose (Eastern Dark – Youth)Saturday-September 17, 2022Saturday-September 17, 2022Eastern area Box Elder dark goose -cackling, canada, white-fronted, brant
Goose (Northern Dark – Youth)Saturday-September 17, 2022Saturday-September 17, 2022Northern area dark goose-cackling, canada, white-fronted, brant
Goose (Southern Dark – Youth)Saturday-October 1, 2022Saturday-October 1, 2022Southern area dark goose-cackling, canada, white-fronted, brant
Goose (Wasatch Dark-Early)Saturday-October 1, 2022Saturday-October 8, 2022Wasatch area dark goose -cackling, canada, white-fronted, brant
Goose (Northern Dark-1st Season)Saturday-October 1, 2022Saturday-October 8, 2022Northern area dark goose-cackling, canada, white-fronted, brant
Goose (Eastern Dark)Saturday-October 1, 2022Saturday-January 14, 2023Eastern area Box Elder dark goose -cackling, canada, white-fronted, brant
Goose (Southern Dark)Saturday-October 15, 2022Saturday-January 28, 2023Southern area dark goose-cackling, canada, white-fronted, brant
Goose (Light - Early)Tuesday-October 25, 2022Thursday-December 15, 2022Statewide light goose-snow, blue, ross’
Goose (Northern Dark-Season 2)Wednesday-October 26, 2022Tuesday-January 31, 2023Northern area dark goose-cackling, canada, white-fronted, brant
Goose (Wasatch Dark-Late)Thursday-November 10, 2022Wednesday-February 15, 2023Wasatch area dark goose -cackling, canada, white-fronted, brant
Goose (Light-Late)Sunday-January 15, 2023Friday-March 10, 2023Statewide light goose-snow, blue, ross’

Grouse Season

Utah Grouse SeasonHunting Season-Start DateHunting Season-End DateNote
Grouse (Dusky and Ruffed)Thursday-September 1, 2022Saturday-December 31, 2022Statewide.
Grouse (Greater Sage)Saturday-September 24, 2022Sunday-October 16, 2022Accessible in certain places. For rules, please refer to the appropriate sources.
Grouse (Sharp-tailed)Saturday-September 24, 2022Sunday-October 16, 2022Accessible in certain places. For rules, please refer to the appropriate sources.

Utah Pheasant & Quail Season

Utah Pheasant & Quail SeasonHunting Season-Start DateHunting Season-End DateNote
Pheasant (Youth)Saturday-October 29, 2022Thursday-November 3, 2022Statewide.
Pheasant (General)Saturday-November 5, 2022Sunday-December 4, 2022Statewide.
Quail (Youth)Saturday-October 29, 2022Monday-October 31, 2022Statewide.
Quail (California and Gambel’s)Saturday-November 5, 2022Saturday-December 31, 2022Statewide.

Utah Sandhill Crane Season

Utah Sandhill Crane SeasonHunting Season-Start DateHunting Season-End DateNote
Sandhill CraneSaturday-September 3, 2022Sunday-September 11, 2022Cache and Rich Counties
Sandhill CraneSaturday-September 3, 2022Tuesday-November 1, 2022East Box Elder County
Sandhill Crane (Early season)Saturday-October 1, 2022Thursday-October 20, 2022Uintah County.
Sandhill Crane (Middle season)Friday-October 21, 2022Wednesday-November 9, 2022Uintah County.
Sandhill Crane (Late season)Thursday-November 10, 2022Tuesday-November 29, 2022Uintah County.

Turkey Season

Utah Turkey SeasonHunting Season-Start DateHunting Season-End DateNote
Turkey (Fall Central)Saturday-October 1, 2022Tuesday-February 28, 2023Central region.
Turkey (Fall Northern)Saturday-October 1, 2022Tuesday-February 28, 2023Northern region.
Turkey (Fall Southeastern)Saturday-October 1, 2022Tuesday-February 28, 2023Southeastern region.
Turkey (Fall Southern)Tuesday-November 1, 2022Tuesday-February 28, 2023Southern region.
Turkey (Spring Limited Entry)Saturday-April 8, 2023Thursday-April 27, 2023Central (TK1003), Northeastern (TK1004), Northern (TK1005), Southeastern (TK1006) and Southern (TK1007) regions.
Turkey (Spring General Youth)Friday-April 28, 2023Sunday-April 30, 2023All regions.
Turkey (Spring General)Monday-May 1, 2023Wednesday-May 31, 2023All regions.

Upland Season

Utah Upland SeasonHunting Season-Start DateHunting Season-End DateNote
White-tailed PtarmiganThursday-September 1, 2022Monday-October 31, 2022
American CrowThursday-September 1, 2022Friday-September 30, 2022Statewide. (Bag limit: 10 birds. Possession limit: 30 birds)
Chukar – YouthSaturday-September 17, 2022Monday- September 19, 2022Statewide.
Gray Partridge – YouthSaturday-September 17, 2022Monday-September 19, 2022Statewide.
ChukarSaturday-September 24, 2022Wednesday-February 15, 2023Statewide.
Gray PartridgeSaturday-September 24, 2022Wednesday-February 15, 2023Statewide.
American Crow (Late Season)Thursday-December 1, 2022Tuesday-February 28, 2023Statewide.

Hunting Location

Utah’s diversified environment offers abundant hunting. You may locate such areas around the state, each with its unique restrictions.

  • State reserves: Utah has 23 hunting parks. State parks may restrict the types of game allowed. Contact the appropriate office before visiting a state park to learn and respect the regulations.
  • Wildlife-protected areas: Utah has several WMAs. In creating and maintaining these, species health was a priority. WMAs usually allow hunting.
  • BLM lands: BLM has set aside 23 million acres for hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation. Unless noted differently, hunting is allowed.
  • Pedestrian access:  Utah leases Walk-In-Access (WIA) sites for hunting, fishing, and other outdoor leisure. WIA landowners get state compensation.

How much is a Utah hunting license?

Any hunter who desires a specialty license must first earn a Basic or Combination license. Utah requires a hunting license for all game. A Combined License costs just $1 more than two Basic Licenses for one year of hunting and fishing. Additional permits are needed to hunt several game animals.

Residents and non-residents may get general hunt permits via license dealers, DWR offices, and online. The proclamation specifies application dates for a lottery to grant special hunting permits.

Below is a chart mentioning the license fees in Utah

Utah Hunting License fees
Utah Hunting License fees

Complete UT Hunting License Fees List-Read Here

Hunting Regulations

Utah’s hunting rules and limits must be followed. Here are a handful of the most notable. Before going hunting, learn the state’s rules.

  • The hunter’s head, chest, and back must be covered with hunter orange. However, there are exceptions. If there’s even a remote chance of armed hunters nearby, wear hunter orange.
  • 30 minutes before sunrise and after nightfall are great hunting times.
  • Automatic weapons are illegal. Laser sights or other devices that creates a visible beam of light are banned. It’s prohibited to shoot a gun from a car on a highway. Electrical and railroad infrastructure are off-limits. No firearms are allowed at Utah state parks, picnic areas, viewpoints, golf courses, boat launches, or constructed beaches.
  • Utah has major hunting regulations. These are a few notable ones. Before hunting, check the state’s hunting regulations guidebook.
  • The hunter’s head, chest, and back must be covered with hunter orange. However, there are exceptions. If there’s even a remote chance of armed hunters nearby, wear hunter orange.
  • 30 minutes before sunrise and after nightfall are great hunting times.
  • Automatic weapons are illegal. Laser sights or other devices that creates a visible beam of light are banned. It’s prohibited to shoot a gun from a car on a highway. Electrical and railroad infrastructure are off-limits. No firearms are allowed at Utah state parks, picnic areas, viewpoints, golf courses, boat launches, or constructed beaches.

Hunting Contacts

Address:

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

1594 W. North Temple,

Salt Lake City, UT 84116


Phone Number: 

(801)-538-4700

When is Utah deer hunting season?

Utah’s deer season runs from late August through late October, so go hunting! Utah’s DNR has created many WMAs. These areas regulate deer populations. Please see the deer season calendar for precise restrictions and bag limits, since they differ per unit.

Does Utah permit baiting of elk?

Division of Wildlife Resources prohibits feeding animals and regulates the use of bait for shooting black bears, but Utah has no restrictions against baiting deer and elk.

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1 thought on “Utah Hunting Seasons 2023 🦌 [Exciting Update!]”

  1. I have a Lifetime hunting license in Utah, I’ve been putting in the Moose Draw for 24 years. I recently moved to Arizona and now I have to pay Non-resident fees for Moose?
    That is ludicrous!
    I am 70% Disabled Veteran (Retired)

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