Utah deer draw deadline

Utah deer tags go through the big game draw (bucks/bulls/OIAL). UDWR runs the draw: official application page.

Big game draw (bucks/bulls/OIAL)

2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published)

Deadline time
11:00 pm MT
Application window
Mar 19, 2026 to Apr 23, 2026 (2026 cycle)
Results
By May 31, 2026 (2026 cycle)
2027 status
Not yet published
Point system
Bonus (limited entry); preference (general deer)
Who can apply
Residents and nonresidents
Note
Antlerless draw Jun 9-23
Date source
Official Date seen on the agency’s own site or news release.Source: UDWR news release

Official application page for Big game draw (bucks/bulls/OIAL)

Point system

Bonus points for limited-entry hunts; preference points for general-season deer. 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.

Nonresident fees rose substantially in late 2025.

Common questions

When is the Utah deer draw deadline for 2027?
UDWR has not published the 2027 deadline yet. In the 2026 cycle the deadline was Apr 23, 2026 at 11:00 pm MT.
What point system does Utah use for deer?
Bonus (limited entry); preference (general deer).
When are Utah deer draw results posted?
Results for the 2026 draw: By May 31, 2026.
Where do I apply for a Utah deer tag?
Apply on the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources official site.

Apply on the official site

UDWR official application page

Dates on this page come from: wildlife.utah.gov

Always confirm dates on the agency’s official site before you apply. Agencies can change deadlines.

“2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published)” means UDWR hasn't posted next year's date. We update this page when it does.

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