The Utah Wildlife Board approved the big game hunting permit numbers for 2024 and also approved some changes to shed antler gathering in Utah during a public meeting on Thursday. In total, the board approved 71,525 general-season deer hunting permits, which is a 6,800-permit or 10.5% increase from the previous year. In Northeastern Utah that was an increase of 950 permits. Under the new legislation passed this year, the board approved a few changes to shed antler gathering, including: No established season for Utah residents regarding shed antler gathering, however, that could be revisited later this year; Requiring the ethics course for residents and nonresidents for any antler gathering between January 1st and May 31st each year; And requiring a certification of registration for commercial antler buyers. For more information on the items approved at the Utah Wildlife Board meeting, visit wildlife.utah.gov.
