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Utah Hunting Seasons & Prices

2026 big-game season dates and license/tag prices.

Utah offers 2026 hunting seasons for mule deer and elk across archery, muzzleloader, and firearm methods. Seasons run from August 15 through November 5, 2026. Nonresident tags range from $599 to $849, with resident tags starting around $46.

Planning reference only — always confirm dates and prices with the state wildlife agency before applying, buying a license, or hunting.

Season dates

Elk

SeasonMethodOpensClosesNotesTrack
ArcheryArcheryAug 15, 2026Sep 16, 2026🔔
Any legal weapon (early)FirearmOct 3, 2026Oct 9, 2026🔔
Any legal weapon (late)FirearmOct 10, 2026Oct 16, 2026🔔
MuzzleloaderMuzzleloaderOct 28, 2026Nov 5, 2026🔔

Mule deer

SeasonMethodOpensClosesNotesTrack
ArcheryArcheryAug 15, 2026Sep 11, 2026🔔
MuzzleloaderMuzzleloaderSep 23, 2026Oct 1, 2026🔔
Any legal weapon (early)FirearmOct 7, 2026Oct 11, 2026🔔
Any legal weaponFirearmOct 17, 2026Oct 25, 2026🔔

License & tag prices

SpeciesResidentNonresidentNotes
Elk$56$849
Mule deer$46$599

General-season permit fees. Nonresident big-game permits include a 365-day fishing license. Limited-entry and once-in-a-lifetime hunts cost more; a hunting/combination license and application fee are extra.

Source: Utah DWR 2026 fees (wildlife.utah.gov/fees)

Utah hunt units

Explore harvest history, success rates, and draw odds by unit.

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Utah hunting FAQ

When does elk season open in Utah in 2026?
Utah's 2026 elk archery season opens August 15 and runs through September 16. Always confirm exact dates with the state wildlife agency before hunting.
What big-game species can you hunt in Utah?
In 2026, Utah has hunting seasons for mule deer and elk.
How much is a nonresident elk tag in Utah?
A nonresident elk tag in Utah costs $849; the resident price is $56.
When is the Utah elk application deadline?
The nonresident elk application deadline in Utah falls around Apr 23, 2027. Deadlines recur annually — apply before this date to be entered in the draw.

📊 Utah harvest trends

How Utah's harvest has moved season to season, from official state reports.