NR license question

bobby · Jan 27, 2017

All Please clarify if you have a chance . I applied last year as a non resident for general deer i did not draw and was awarded a point. The license that i bought is valid through 2/26 so if I apply prior to that i will not have to purchase another one correct? now if i were to draw do i need to buy a new license at that point ? or does the tag cover me?

bobby · Jan 27, 2017

Never mind found my own answer:

Be sure to take a look at the date on your
license before you apply for any permits or
points. As long as your license is valid on the
date you submit your application, you don't
have to purchase a new license for the actual
hunt.
For example, assume that your license
expires on June 21, 2017. If you apply before
that date, you do not have to purchase a new
license for your hunt in the fall. All hunting
and combination licenses are valid for 365 days
from the date of purchase

hornkiller · Jan 27, 2017

What unit did you put in for and not draw gen deer as a non res?

txhunter58 · Jan 29, 2017

LAST EDITED ON Jan-29-17 AT 03:02PM (MST)[p]That kind of leads in to a question I have as a NR. Is it worthwhile applying for general season preference points as a NR? In other words, are there some "better" general season tags that take a few points? Don't plan on hunting in the general season for the next 3-4 years so wondered if it is worth it to get 3-4 preference points? I have seen some pretty nice bucks killed in some general season units, so it has at least got me interested.

Also, how long do preference points last if you don't keep applying? Thanks

txhunter58

venor, ergo sum (I hunt, therefore I am)

elktaker · Jan 29, 2017

>LAST EDITED ON Jan-29-17
>AT 03:02?PM (MST)
>
>That kind of leads in to
>a question I have as
>a NR. Is it
>worthwhile applying for general season
>preference points as a NR?
> In other words, are
>there some "better" general season
>tags that take a few
>points? Don't plan on
>hunting in the general season
>for the next 3-4 years
>so wondered if it is
>worth it to get 3-4
>preference points? I have
>seen some pretty nice bucks
>killed in some general season
>units, so it has at
>least got me interested.
>
>Also, how long do preference points
>last if you don't keep
>applying? Thanks
>
>txhunter58
>
>venor, ergo sum (I hunt, therefore
>I am)

If you want hunt General any weapon buck tag, I would build 2 or 3 points for a garrentee draw (depending where you want to go). Utah lost all of the odds on there website and it's pretty easy to read.

txhunter58 · Jan 30, 2017

I looked a second time and couldn't find out how many years they would last if you quite applying for them. I will always apply for bonus points, but will prob get 3-4 prefrenece points and then stop

txhunter58

venor, ergo sum (I hunt, therefore I am)

mntman · Feb 1, 2017

I'd say if you have time constraints and can't "set aside" certain dates a multi season tag would be beneficial for flexibility. Might not be worth the points but it may be worth it to your situation.

Mntman

"Hunting is where you prove yourself"

txhunter58 · Feb 1, 2017

When I retire (in less than 10 years, I will have a cabin in southwest Colorado not far from the Utah border.

txhunter58

venor, ergo sum (I hunt, therefore I am)

huntn30inchers · Feb 8, 2017

I could be wrong because I never look at my license anymore because I only apply for points but when I lived in Nevada your license expired on Feb 28th regardless of when you bought it.... Maybe it changed or is different for non residents.

And you are looking at about 3-4 points minimum to draw as a non-resident in Nevada. I put in with a bow in one of the most remote units in the state with 3 points last year and came up with nothing...

txhunter58 · Feb 8, 2017

In Utah, it is a 365 day tag. Expires 1 year from date of purchase

txhunter58

venor, ergo sum (I hunt, therefore I am)

jims · Feb 9, 2017

I'm not sure if I bought a license last year or the year before. I looked on the Utah website under draw history and can't seem to find anywhere where it shows when I last purchased a license and the date it was purchased. Anyone know where this might be or do I need to call their office?

Coyotereaper · Feb 9, 2017

Wrong!
You must have a current valid hunting license and tag to hunt. Your license was valid when you applied but not during your hunt. You must buy a license that is valid during your hunt.

nvguy2 · Feb 10, 2017

Coyotereaper, Read the Regulations.

txhunter58 · Feb 10, 2017

Jims. Not sure how to find that out online. However, if you apply it will not ask you to buy a license if you have a valid one. It will automatically if you don't. It won't let you apply without one if you need it.

txhunter58

venor, ergo sum (I hunt, therefore I am)

txhunter58 · Feb 10, 2017

Coyote: As stated read Page 13 of the big game brochure

Do you have a license? Utah Code ??? 23-19-1, 23-19-22 and 23-20-3 You must have a current Utah hunting or combination (hunting and fishing) license before you can apply for any big game permits, bonus points or preference points. Licenses are available at wildlife.utah.gov and from license agents and Division offices. Be sure to take a look at the date on your license before you apply for any permits or points. As long as your license is valid on the date you submit your application, you don't have to purchase a new license for the actual hunt. For example, assume that your license expires on June 21, 2017. If you apply before that date, you do not have to purchase a new license for your hunt in the fall. All hunting and combination licenses are valid for 365 days from the date of purchase.

txhunter58

venor, ergo sum (I hunt, therefore I am)

nvguy2 · Feb 10, 2017

I kinda hate keeping this thread running. Seems like it points out the obvious. I know they know. Lol. Guessing they are giving us a break by hosing us on the nonresidents putting in for everything. Let's end this thread.