The application period for Utah’s 2026 antlerless hunts opens soon. “The antlerless big game hunts are a great opportunity to not only harvest meat and make some great memories outdoors, but they also help manage wildlife populations and maintain healthy herds and landscapes,” shares Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Administrative Services Assistant Chief Lindy Varney. Depending on the age, a cow elk can provide between 120 to nearly 200 pounds of boneless meat. A doe deer will provide approximately 40 pounds of boneless meat. Beginning on Tuesday, June 9, you can apply for a permit to hunt Utah’s antlerless big game animals, including antlerless deer, antlerless elk, antlerless moose, doe pronghorn, and ewe bighorn sheep. The drawing results will be available on or before July 8. If any antlerless permits are available after the drawing, you can purchase them beginning on Tuesday, July 28.
