Utah

Non-resident hunting — draw tags, OTC options, fees & deadlines

Data last updated: April 2026

4
Species Available
Draw only
NR OTC Tags
$599–$2,250
NR Fee Range
Weighted Points
Point System
Official website:wildlife.utah.gov

Application Deadlines

🫎
Moose
Opens Feb · Closes Mar 1, 2027
284d
NR $1,518
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Elk
Opens Mar · Closes Apr 23, 2027
337d
NR $849
🦌
Mule Deer
Opens Mar · Closes Apr 23, 2027
337d
NR $599
🦬
Bison
Opens Mar · Closes Apr 23, 2027
337d
NR $2,250

Species Details

🦌
Elk
Weighted PointsHard
$849
NR fee
Draw odds by points5% at 0 pts → 95% at 20 pts
0p
5p
10p
15p
20p

feeNonresident $849 = general-season elk (weighted points draw). Limited-entry bull elk is $1,950 NR — a separate, harder draw. Deadline in Application Guidebook PDF only — verify at wildlife.utah.gov before applying.

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Mule Deer
Weighted PointsVery Hard
$599
NR fee
Draw odds by points3% at 0 pts → 90% at 20 pts
0p
5p
10p
15p
20p

Trophy potential is exceptional but NR quota is tiny. NR tag ~$599. 10–15+ year commitment for best units. Apply Mar 19–Apr 23 at wildlife.utah.gov.

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Moose
Weighted PointsBucket List
$1,518
NR fee
Draw odds by points1% at 0 pts → 60% at 20 pts
0p
5p
10p
15p
20p

Total NR cost when drawn: ~$1,518 (NR Shiras moose tag ~$1,518 once-in-a-lifetime). The $10 was the application fee only. Shiras moose with good trophy quality. Weighted system helps long-term applicants.

🦬
Bison
Weighted PointsBucket List
$2,250
NR fee
Draw odds by points0% at 0 pts → 25% at 20 pts
0p
5p
10p
15p
20p

Henry Mountains and Antelope Island herds. Very few tags. Bucket list hunt. NR tag ~$2,250. Apply Mar 19–Apr 23 at wildlife.utah.gov. Verify current fees.

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