Utah Bird Hunting

Seasons Span September 1 – February 15, 2024

Resident License Fees:

$40

Non-Resident License Fees:

$120
3-Day $46

Special Permits:

Sage Grouse Permit $10/ $16
Sharp-Tailed Permit $10/ $16

State Drought Monitor – Upland hunting conditions are often highly dependent upon moisture for both habitat production and bird survival.

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*prior to hunting, always verify all local rules and regulations with the appropriate state agencies because these laws are continually changing and are often area specific



Ring-Necked Pheasant

Utah Ring-Necked Pheasant Season

November 4 – December 3, 2023

Limits: 2 per day, 6 possession


Gambel's Quail

Utah Gambel’s Quail Season

November 4 – December 31, 2023

Limits: 5 per day, 15 possession in aggregate with California


California Quail

Utah California Quail Season

November 4 – December 31, 2023

Limits: 5 per day, 15 possession in aggregate with Gambel’s


Chukar

Utah Chukar Season

September 30- February 15, 2024

Limits: 5 per day, 15 possession


Hungarian Partridge

Utah Hungarian Partridge Season

September 30 – February 15, 2024

Limits: 5 per day, 15 possession


Blue Grouse

Utah Blue Grouse Season

September 1 – December 31, 2023

Limits: 4 per day, 12 possession in aggregate with Ruffed


Ruffed Grouse

Utah Ruffed Grouse Season

September 1 – December 31, 2023

 Limits: 4 per day, 12 possession in aggregate with Blue


Sharptail Grouse

Utah Sharp-Tailed Grouse Season

September 30 – October 22, 2023

Limits: 2 birds per season

*in select areas, permit required


White-Tailed Ptarmigan

Utah White-Tailed Ptarmigan Season

September 1 – October 31, 2023

Limits: 4 per day, 12 possession


Sage Grouse

Utah Sage Grouse Season

September 30 – October 22, 2023

Limits: 2 birds per season

*in select areas, permit required

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