How the Utah draw works

Bonus + Preference Hybrid

Utah uses bonus points for limited-entry/OIL and preference points for selected hunt categories.

Bonus and preference point system depending on hunt category.

  • Point rules differ by hunt category — bonus points for limited entry, preference for general.
  • Always verify which system applies to your hunt before building a strategy.
  • Use species-specific data before deciding where to apply.

See the methodology for how odds are computed from official Utah draw reports.

Next deadline
Closed for 2026
Species tracked
7
Data coverage
2017–2025
Hunts tracked
7,203

Draw odds by species

Unit-by-unit odds, points to draw, and harvest stats for every Utah species.

What can you draw with your points?

Hunts where the latest draw reached applicants at or below each point level.

SpeciesYour points0 pts3 pts5 pts10 ptsTops out at
Bighorn SheepPoint thresholds not published for the latest resident draw.
BisonPoint thresholds not published for the latest resident draw.
ElkPoint thresholds not published for the latest resident draw.
MoosePoint thresholds not published for the latest resident draw.
Mountain GoatPoint thresholds not published for the latest resident draw.
Mule DeerPoint thresholds not published for the latest resident draw.
Pronghorn AntelopePoint thresholds not published for the latest resident draw.

Counts are hunt codes drawable at each point level in the most recent published draw (data 2017–2025) — thresholds move year to year, so treat them as a starting point, not a guarantee. Track your balances on your profile to fill in the “your points” column.

2026 Utah application deadlines

All states
April 23, 2026
All species
Closed