🎯 Tag Hunter|Utah
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Utah

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

4
Species Available
1 species
OTC Tags
$10–$2,250
NR Fee Range
Weighted Points
Point System
Official website:wildlife.utah.gov ↗

Application Deadlines

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ElkOTC
Opens Mar · Closes Apr 23, 2026
14d
NR $849
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Mule Deer
Opens Mar · Closes Apr 23, 2026
14d
NR $599
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Bison
Opens Mar · Closes Apr 23, 2026
14d
NR $2,250
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Moose
Opens Feb · Closes Mar 1, 2027
326d
NR $10

Species Details

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Elk
Weighted PointsEasy
$849
NR fee
Draw odds by points99% at 0 pts → 99% at 20 pts
0p
5p
10p
15p
20p

TWO systems: (1) OTC general permits — general archery (unlimited quota) AND general rifle/muzzleloader (capped ~15,000 total, first-come-first-served starting July 7–9, 2026). NR OTC ~$849 (includes fishing license, fee doubled by SB8 in Sept 2025). (2) Limited-entry draw tags via weighted preference points for premium units ($1,950 NR, apply Mar 19–Apr 23). Start with OTC general season while banking points for premium limited-entry units. Verify at wildlife.utah.gov.

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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
$10
NR fee
Draw odds by points1% at 0 pts → 60% at 20 pts
0p
5p
10p
15p
20p

Shiras moose with good trophy quality. Weighted system helps long-term applicants.

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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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