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Utah big game draw deadlines
Utah's main draw covers buck deer, bull elk, pronghorn and once-in-a-lifetime species in one spring window. Utah switched to a new draw website and digital-only guidebook in 2026.
- Agency
- Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR)
- Point system
- Bonus points for limited-entry hunts; preference points for general-season deer
- Apply
- Official application page
Draw windows
The main big game draw (bucks, bulls and once-in-a-lifetime hunts) runs mid-March to late April, with results by May 31. Antlerless hunts follow in June.
Watch for
Nonresident fees rose substantially in late 2025.
Utah deadlines
| Deadline | Species | Draw | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published) | Deer | Big game draw (bucks/bulls/OIAL)Closes 11:00 pm MT | OfficialOfficial page: UDWR Deer |
| 2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published) | Elk | Big game draw (bucks/bulls/OIAL)Closes 11:00 pm MT | OfficialOfficial page: UDWR Elk |
| 2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published) | Pronghorn | Big game draw (bucks/bulls/OIAL)Closes 11:00 pm MT | OfficialOfficial page: UDWR Pronghorn |
Deadlines by species
Apply on the official site
UDWR official application page
Always confirm dates on the agency’s official site before you apply. Agencies can change deadlines.