The Utah Wildlife Board recently approved the 2019 big game hunting permit numbers, as well as several new hunts.
The recommended number of hunting permits each year is based on a few factors.
“There is always an opportunity vs. quality debate when it comes to managing wildlife, but for us, biology and the health of the herd is a big priority,” said Covy Jones, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources DWR big game coordinator. “As a result, plans are an essential part of effective wildlife management.”
Below is the total number of elk permits approved for 2019:
|General any bull elk||15,000||15,000|
|General spike bull elk||15,000||15,000|
|Youth any bull elk||500||500|
|Limited-entry bull elk||2,876||2,938|
Go here to see the permits for other species.
(Photo source: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources)