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UtahDeer & Turkey Season Dates
2026-2027 deer and turkey season dates for Utah.
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Turkey
Statewide
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Turkey - Youth Season | May 1, 2027 – May 3, 2027 | shotgun | |
| Spring Turkey - General Season | May 4, 2027 – May 31, 2027 | shotgun |
Spring Turkey - Youth Season: Youth spring turkey (ages 17 and under as of July 31, 2026). OTC permit.
Spring Turkey - General Season: General season OTC spring turkey permit. Verify at wildlife.utah.gov.
Limited Entry Units
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Turkey - Limited Entry | Apr 11, 2027 – Apr 30, 2027 | shotgun |
Spring Turkey - Limited Entry: Limited entry spring turkey requires draw permit. Verify specific unit dates at wildlife.utah.gov.
Turkey source: wildlife.utah.gov
Mule Deer
Limited Entry Units
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited Entry Buck Deer - Archery | Aug 8, 2026 – Sep 11, 2026 | archery | |
| Limited Entry Buck Deer - Muzzleloader | Oct 10, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026 | muzzleloader | |
| Limited Entry Buck Deer - Rifle | Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026 | rifle |
Limited Entry Buck Deer - Archery: Limited entry archery units require draw tag. Verify unit dates at wildlife.utah.gov. antlered only
Limited Entry Buck Deer - Muzzleloader: Limited entry muzzleloader season requires draw tag. Verify unit dates at wildlife.utah.gov. antlered only
Limited Entry Buck Deer - Rifle: Limited entry units require draw tag. Unit-specific dates vary. Check wildlife.utah.gov guidebook for unit dates. antlered only
Statewide General Season
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Season Buck Deer - Archery | Aug 15, 2026 – Aug 31, 2026 | archery | |
| General Season Buck Deer - Any Legal Weapon | Sep 1, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027 | any |
General Season Buck Deer - Archery: General season archery buck deer (OTC). Verify at wildlife.utah.gov. antlered only
General Season Buck Deer - Any Legal Weapon: General season any legal weapon buck deer (OTC). Most hunters use this season. Verify at wildlife.utah.gov. antlered only
Mule Deer source: wildlife.utah.gov, wildlife.utah.gov
Season dates and regulations can change. Always verify current dates with the Utah state wildlife agency before you hunt.
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