Utah Bird Hunting

Seasons Span September 2 – February 15, 2025

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 2 – December 1, 2024

Limits: 2 per day, 6 possession

Gambel's Quail

Utah Gambel’s Quail Season

November 2 – December 31, 2024

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

California Quail

Utah California Quail Season

November 2 – December 31, 2024

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

Chukar

Utah Chukar Season

September 28 – February 15, 2025

Limits: 5 per day, 15 possession

Hungarian Partridge

Utah Hungarian Partridge Season

September 28 – February 15, 2025

Limits: 5 per day, 15 possession

Blue Grouse

Utah Blue Grouse Season

September 2 – December 31, 2024

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

Ruffed Grouse

Utah Ruffed Grouse Season

September 2 – December 31, 2024

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

Sharptail Grouse

Utah Sharp-Tailed Grouse Season

September 28 – October 20, 2024

Limits: 2 birds per season

*in select areas, permit required

White-Tailed Ptarmigan

Utah White-Tailed Ptarmigan Season

September 2 – October 31, 2024

Limits: 4 per day, 12 possession

Sage Grouse

Utah Sage Grouse Season

September 28 – October 20, 2024

Limits: 2 birds per season

*in select areas, permit required

Escape Velocity

Escape Velocity

I’ve been feeling uneasy. It’s been this way, more or less, for over a year.  I went into last upland season feeling rushed and…