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.

Bighorn Sheep
326 hunts · 2017–2025
2026 deadline passed April 23, 2026

Bison
220 hunts · 2017–2025
2026 deadline passed April 23, 2026

Elk
2,723 hunts · 2017–2025
2026 deadline passed April 23, 2026

Moose
356 hunts · 2017–2025
2026 deadline passed April 23, 2026

Mountain Goat
218 hunts · 2017–2025
2026 deadline passed April 23, 2026

Mule Deer
2,138 hunts · 2017–2025
2026 deadline passed April 23, 2026

Pronghorn Antelope
1,222 hunts · 2017–2025
2026 deadline passed April 23, 2026
What can you draw with your points?
Hunts where the latest draw reached applicants at or below each point level.
| Species | Your points | 0 pts | 3 pts | 5 pts | 10 pts | Tops out at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bighorn Sheep | Point thresholds not published for the latest resident draw. | |||||
| Bison | Point thresholds not published for the latest resident draw. | |||||
| Elk | Point thresholds not published for the latest resident draw. | |||||
| Moose | Point thresholds not published for the latest resident draw. | |||||
| Mountain Goat | Point thresholds not published for the latest resident draw. | |||||
| Mule Deer | Point thresholds not published for the latest resident draw. | |||||
| Pronghorn Antelope | Point 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.