The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources would like to remind hunters that are interested in Utah’s big game hunts that the application process will be opening soon. The application period opens on Thursday, January 30th and will go until 11pm on Thursday, March 5th. Some of the species that are considered big game include Bighorn sheep (both desert and Rocky Mountain), bison, elk, moose, mountain goat, mule deer and pronghorn. There are some new hunts this year for bighorn sheep, bison, deer and pronghorn. Results from the drawing will be released no later than May 29th. For those that are not planning to hunt in 2020 be sure to still apply for a bonus point or preference point that will increases the chance an individual will draw a permit next time that they apply. It should also be noted that there were several changes made to the hunt draw process including the waiting period for a limited-entry buck deer hunt changing from two years to five years. To view all the changes, look through the 2020 Utah Big Game Application Guidebook. To apply for a big game hunt either visit the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources website or call the DWR regional office.
