How to Obtain a Hunting Permit in Utah
There are a few ways to obtain a Big Game Hunting Permit in Utah
* Utah DWR Big Game Draw.
     The most common way to obtain a Big Game Permit in Utah is through the Annual Big Game Drawing
      hosted by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. The application period for this drawing begins in
      March of every year. 50% of the allotted permits for every Hunting Unit are awarded based on the
      "bonus point system" where you earn a point for every year that you apply for a permit and DO NOT
      Draw. Those applicants with the highest number of "Points" are awarded a permit. The other 50% ofÂ
      the allotted permits are awarded to the "General Pool" of applicants.
* Utah Sportsman's Hunting Expo.
      Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife conduct the annual "Sportsman's Hunting Expo" generally the second
      weekend in February of every year. You must attend the Expo in order to apply for the general raffle
      of 200 of Utah's Limited Entry Big Game Permits. Each application only costs $5.00.
* Conservation Permit Banquet Auction.
      A given allotment of Utah Limited Entry Big Game Permits are awarded to Non-Profit conservation groups
      in Utah every year. These organizations include RMEF, SFW, MDF, UAA, NWTF, and the WSF. These        organizations conduct "Banquets" every year where the allotted Big Game Permits are Auctioned off.         These funds are considered "donations" and are tax-deductible. The funds generated from these            banquets are then put toward habitat growth and other projects that are conducted by these non-profit        organizations.
FREE SERVICES PROVIDED BY
WILD EYEZ OUTFITTERS
*** In order to assist our Clients in obtaining a Big-Game Hunting Permit we provide free consultation and give recommendations to Clients on which Hunting Unit(s) / Weapon Choice / Hunting Season they should apply for during the Utah DWR General Drawing in order to optimize their chances of drawing a permit. We do require Clients to contract Hunting Guide Services with us if they are successful in this annual drawing.
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*** If a Client is interested in bidding on a "Conservation Permit" at one of the Conservation Group Benefit Auctions we will attend the auction in their place and bid for them as a proxy bidder. The bidder is typically on the phone with us while these auctions are taking place. If the Client wins the bid on the permit then we do require that they contract Hunting Guide Services with us for their Hunt.
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Please contact us to receive either of the above free services. We have a strong desire for our Clients to obtain the best possible permit that they desire and we can optimize your odds of obtaining a permit.
