Utah Draw Dates 2027
DWR has not published the 2027 big game dates yet; the 2027 sportsman permit dates are out (applications Oct. 20 to Nov. 10, 2026). Below are the 2026 dates from DWR's guidebooks, so you know roughly when things happen. We update this page when DWR announces the 2027 big game dates.
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Big game draw, 2026
| Event | Date | 2027 | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big game application period (permits and bonus or preference points) | March 19 (8 a.m. MDT) to April 23 (11 p.m. MDT), 2026 | Not announced yet | 2026 Big Game Application Guidebook, page 31 |
| Proposed permit numbers posted on the Utah Hunt Planner | Beginning in April, 2026 | Not announced yet | 2026 Big Game Application Guidebook, page 21 |
| Utah Wildlife Board approves final permit numbers | April 30, 2026 | Not announced yet | 2026 Big Game Application Guidebook, page 21 |
| Big game draw results emailed | On or by May 31, 2026 | Not announced yet | 2026 Big Game Application Guidebook, page 33 |
| Second chance to apply for big game bonus or preference points (during the antlerless window) | June 9 to 23, 2026 | Not announced yet | 2026 Big Game Application Guidebook, page 31 |
| Big game permits mailed | Early July, 2026 | Not announced yet | 2026 Big Game Application Guidebook, page 31 |
Over-the-counter permit sales, 2026
| Event | Date | 2027 | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| General-season archery elk permits | July 7, 2026 | Not announced yet | 2026 Big Game Application Guidebook, page 13 |
| Remaining limited-entry big game permits, if available | July 7, 2026 | Not announced yet | 2026 Big Game Application Guidebook, page 13 |
| Youth general-season elk permits (unlimited) | July 7, 2026 | Not announced yet | 2026 Big Game Application Guidebook, page 13 |
| Remaining general-season deer permits, if available (also youth archery deer permits) | July 7, 2026 | Not announced yet | 2026 Big Game Application Guidebook, page 13 |
| General-season any bull elk permits | July 9, 2026 | Not announced yet | 2026 Big Game Application Guidebook, page 13 |
| General-season spike bull elk permits | July 16, 2026 | Not announced yet | 2026 Big Game Application Guidebook, page 13 |
| All antlerless permits, if available | July 28, 2026 | Not announced yet | 2026 Big Game Application Guidebook, page 13 |
Antlerless draw, 2026
| Event | Date | 2027 | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antlerless application period | June 9 (8 a.m. MDT) to June 23 (11 p.m. MDT), 2026 | Not announced yet | 2026 Antlerless Application Guidebook, page 18 |
| Antlerless draw results | July 8, 2026 | Not announced yet | 2026 Antlerless Application Guidebook, page 18 |
| Antlerless permits mailed | Mid-July, 2026 | Not announced yet | 2026 Antlerless Application Guidebook, page 18 |
Sportsman permits
| Event | Date | 2027 | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application for 2027 sportsman permits (residents only) | Oct. 20 (8 a.m. MDT) to Nov. 10 (11 p.m. MST), 2026 | This is the 2027 cycle | DWR sportsman permits page, updated Oct. 8, 2026 |
New to sportsman permits? Read our guide to Utah sportsman permits: who can apply, the species, seasons and fees, and how the drawing works.
Draw dates calendar
Add the dates DWR has announced to your calendar. We list only dates DWR has published, never a guess for a date it has not.
| Event | Date | Source | Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sportsman permit application deadline | Nov. 10, 2026 at 11 p.m. MST | DWR sportsman permits page, updated Oct. 8, 2026 | Add to calendar |
| Sportsman permit drawing results | Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026 | DWR sportsman permits page, updated Oct. 8, 2026 | Add to calendar |
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Questions
When does the 2027 Utah big game application open?
DWR has not announced it yet. The 2026 application period ran March 19 (8 a.m. MDT) to April 23 (11 p.m. MDT), per the 2026 Big Game Application Guidebook. We update this page when DWR publishes the 2027 guidebook.
When do 2027 draw results come out?
Not announced yet. In 2026, DWR emailed results on or by May 31.
What 2027 date is already known?
The 2027 sportsman permit dates are out: applications (residents only) open Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026 at 8 a.m. MDT and close Nov. 10, 2026, and DWR emails the results on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026 (DWR sportsman permits page, updated Oct. 8, 2026). The 2027 big game dates are not out yet.
Where do I apply?
Only at the official site, utahdraws.com. Utah Draw Guide is independent and not affiliated with Utah DWR.
Get the 2027 dates by email
We plan to email when DWR announces the next application dates and before the deadline. Delete any time through our contact form.