Are you hoping for the chance to hunt big game in Utah this fall? The application period opens next week. “We don’t have the data from the winter big game captures, the previous fall hunt harvest rates, and other big game surveys until March each year,” shares DWR Administrative Services Assistant Chief Lindy Varney. “After we receive that data, we put together the permit recommendations for the upcoming fall big game hunting seasons. The drawing is held in April so that hunters have information about the proposed permit numbers prior to applying.” The application period opens on March 19th and runs through April 23rd. To be included in the drawing for the hunts, you can apply for permits online, call or visit the nearest Utah Division of Wildlife Resources regional office, or call the hunt-drawing helpline at 855-UTDRAWS (855-883-7297). The results of the drawing will be released by May 31st. You’ll be notified by email, but you can also get the drawing results online.
