Utah State Big Game Mitigation/Depredation Hunt Regulations
All of the regulations regarding the taking of big game, which are listed in this year's Big Game guide Book, along with city and county ordinances, apply to the use of these permits. Unfortunately, Conservation Officers have observed several common violations associated with these permits over the years.
To further clarify the regulations associated with the use of these permits, the Division of Wildlife Resources would like to advise us of violations that are frequently observed, and they would like to remind us that the following acts are illegal:
To further clarify the regulations associated with the use of these permits, the Division of Wildlife Resources would like to advise us of violations that are frequently observed, and they would like to remind us that the following acts are illegal:
- Lending of a license - The permits are valid only for the one person whose name is on the permit.
- Hunting outside of the unit - The permit is valid only on the land described on the permit.
- Trespassing - These permits DO NOT constitute written permission to hunt on another person's property.
- Failure to tag - The carcass of any species of protected wildlife required to be tagged must be tagged before the carcass is moved from or the hunter leaves the site of kill. Instructions are printed on the tag.
- Hunting before or after hours - Big game hunting may only occur from 1/2 hour prior to official sunrise to 1/2 hour after official sunset.
- Hunting without a permit - Permits must be in the possession of the hunter before hunting begins.
- Over-limit of animals - Each permit is valid for only one animal.
- Shooting from a vehicle - A person may not discharge any kind of dangerous weapon or firearm from an automobile or other vehicle.
- Harvesting of wrong species/sex - The permits are only valid for the species and sex listed on the permit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I redeem a Big Game Antlerless Mitigation/Depredation Permit that I purchased from UtahHuntingDirect?
A: It is simple. Once you have received the permit voucher from the landowner, you can redeem it for the actual "Tag" at any one of the six Division of Wildlife Resources office locations across the state.
*Remember, the permit voucher is NOT a valid hunting permit, you CANNOT hunt until the permit voucher has been redeemed for a permit or "tag" at one of the local DWR office locations.
**DWR offices are closed Fridays.
A: It is simple. Once you have received the permit voucher from the landowner, you can redeem it for the actual "Tag" at any one of the six Division of Wildlife Resources office locations across the state.
*Remember, the permit voucher is NOT a valid hunting permit, you CANNOT hunt until the permit voucher has been redeemed for a permit or "tag" at one of the local DWR office locations.
**DWR offices are closed Fridays.
Q: If I already drew for an antlerless elk permit this year but did not harvest an animal, can I obtain a mitigation/depredation permit from UtahHuntingDirect?
A: You may obtain a maximum of two elk permits each year—provided one or both of the permits are antlerless—but you can only apply for or obtain one antlerless elk permit in the drawing. You may obtain two elk permits in any one of the following combinations:
• One bull elk permit and one antlerless permit.
• One bull elk permit and one antlerless elk control permit.
• Two antlerless permits.
• One hunter’s choice permit and one antlerless permit.
For the purposes of obtaining two elk permits, a hunter’s choice elk permit is considered a bull elk permit. An antlerless elk control permit is considered an antlerless permit.
A: You may obtain a maximum of two elk permits each year—provided one or both of the permits are antlerless—but you can only apply for or obtain one antlerless elk permit in the drawing. You may obtain two elk permits in any one of the following combinations:
• One bull elk permit and one antlerless permit.
• One bull elk permit and one antlerless elk control permit.
• Two antlerless permits.
• One hunter’s choice permit and one antlerless permit.
For the purposes of obtaining two elk permits, a hunter’s choice elk permit is considered a bull elk permit. An antlerless elk control permit is considered an antlerless permit.
Q: I am a non-resident hunter, can I still obtain an Antlerless Mitigation/Depredation Permit from UtahHuntingDirect?
A: Yes. but non-resident permit, license, and processing fees do apply.
A: Yes. but non-resident permit, license, and processing fees do apply.
Q: Does the Division of Wildlife Resources determine the price of the Big Game Antlerless Mitigation Permit vouchers?
A: No. Although the Division of Wildlife Resources charges a permit and processing fee of $55.00 for residents and $223.00 for non-residents(2009) in addition to the landowner's asking price, the landowner is able to charge any price he wishes for the permit voucher.
A: No. Although the Division of Wildlife Resources charges a permit and processing fee of $55.00 for residents and $223.00 for non-residents(2009) in addition to the landowner's asking price, the landowner is able to charge any price he wishes for the permit voucher.
Q: Am I required to wear hunter orange while hunting on private property even when no other general season hunts are on?
A: Yes. The 2009 Utah Big Game Guidebook states, "If you’re hunting in an area where a centerfire rifle hunt is occurring, you must wear a minimum of 400 square inches of hunter orange material on your head, chest and back. A camouflage pattern in hunter orange does not meet this requirement." (pg. 40)
A: Yes. The 2009 Utah Big Game Guidebook states, "If you’re hunting in an area where a centerfire rifle hunt is occurring, you must wear a minimum of 400 square inches of hunter orange material on your head, chest and back. A camouflage pattern in hunter orange does not meet this requirement." (pg. 40)
Q: Am I required to have taken hunter safety to receive an Antlerless Mitigation/Depredation Permit?
A: Yes. The Division may not issue a permit to any person born after December 31, 1965, unless PROOF is presented that the person has passed a division-approved hunter education course. Proof means photocopy of either: a) A card or certificate of completion of a hunter education course, or b) a current or preceding year's license or permit with the applicant's hunter education number noted on it. This proof must be presented each year.
A: Yes. The Division may not issue a permit to any person born after December 31, 1965, unless PROOF is presented that the person has passed a division-approved hunter education course. Proof means photocopy of either: a) A card or certificate of completion of a hunter education course, or b) a current or preceding year's license or permit with the applicant's hunter education number noted on it. This proof must be presented each year.
Q: Do I need a hunting/combination license in order to receive an Antlerless Mitigation/Depredation Permit?
A: Yes. If you do not have a valid Utah Hunting License or Combination number, include an extra $30.00 for Resident or $80.00 for Nonresident and one will be issued when you validate your voucher. A valid Hunting License or Combination License is required to purchase a big game permit in Utah.
A: Yes. If you do not have a valid Utah Hunting License or Combination number, include an extra $30.00 for Resident or $80.00 for Nonresident and one will be issued when you validate your voucher. A valid Hunting License or Combination License is required to purchase a big game permit in Utah.
Q: Can I give a Big Game Antlerless Mitigation/Depredation Permit Voucher that I purchased from UtahHuntingDirect as a gift to a friend, client, or family member?
A: Yes. Mitigation/Depredation Permits make great gifts as long as the recipient qualifies to receive a permit (ie - Has not had an antlerless elk permit already that season, has a valid hunter education number, has a valid hunting/combination license, etc.) you can buy and give multiple Big Game Antlerless Mitigation/Depredation Permits Vouchers as gifts. But many landowners will want to know the names and contact info of each of the sportsmen that will be hunting on his property, so make sure to ask the landowner if it is okay to gift the permit vouchers to another hunter before doing so. So do your homework BEFORE you purchase permit vouchers as gifts.
A: Yes. Mitigation/Depredation Permits make great gifts as long as the recipient qualifies to receive a permit (ie - Has not had an antlerless elk permit already that season, has a valid hunter education number, has a valid hunting/combination license, etc.) you can buy and give multiple Big Game Antlerless Mitigation/Depredation Permits Vouchers as gifts. But many landowners will want to know the names and contact info of each of the sportsmen that will be hunting on his property, so make sure to ask the landowner if it is okay to gift the permit vouchers to another hunter before doing so. So do your homework BEFORE you purchase permit vouchers as gifts.
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