Utah Application Question

Wiszard · Jan 20, 2009

Isn't the deadline for the big game apps January 31st?

Steve

400bull · Jan 20, 2009

Not this year. The application period was moved back a couple weeks. I think that start date is Jan. 22 and goes tell the end of Feb.

400bull

Wiszard · Jan 20, 2009

Wow! Usually the app deadline creeps up on me and I just get my app in just at the last minute. I tried to get on the Utah website and I can't even pull up the online app. That is why I asked. Thanks.

Steve

Founder · Jan 20, 2009

Ya, it's Jan. 22 - Feb. 26. Not sure why they moved it.

Brian Latturner
MonsterMuleys.com

need4x4 · Jan 20, 2009

Possibly to make everyone buy another license, even if they just wanted points.

My lic. expired on the 12th. Could have used it for points, but not now.

NoBark · Jan 20, 2009

So mine expires on Feb, 1 2009. I can apply this year using last years lisence?

I'm afraid I'd draw and they would say, sorry you don't have a current hunting license (at time of drawing) Just my luck.

Wiszard · Jan 20, 2009

Do NR's have to buy a license this year if you only want a point? That would really suck if that is the case.

Steve

TheGreatWhiteHunter · Jan 20, 2009

Wiszard, Yes starting in 2007 you had to purchase a hunting license to get points in Utah.

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Wiszard · Jan 20, 2009

Ahhhhhhh...I guess I've been paying more than $5 a point for the past two years and didn't even know it!! HaHa. That sucks!! I can't afford to do that for Utah, AZ and Nevada anymore. I've got six points for Utah right now. What a waste! What's the best tag I can draw with 6 points? HaHa

Steve

JakeH · Jan 20, 2009

If its deer points you can draw a South slope Dimond Mtn tag with 6 points for archery, and a good shot at Rifle and Muzzy.

Not the best hunt in the world but better than going with out.

Last year was the first year that you needed to buy a license to apply. And it is now $10 to apply not 5.

Jake H. MM Member since 1999.

need4x4 · Jan 21, 2009

nobark, you can get your point because your lic. is still good, just apply for it before the first of feb.

If you draw a tag, you'll just need to buy a new lic. before you hunt.

This is my understanding.

MNHunter · Jan 21, 2009

Actually if you look on page 10 of the regs, if your license is good on the day you apply you do not have to buy a new license for the actual hunt if you draw.

"Whatever you are, be a good one."
- Abraham Lincoln

NoBark · Jan 21, 2009

WOW, that's amazing. I can't believe that I could draw a 2009 tag and not have to buy a new license.....Dang, they must have skipped class on the day they taught Government agencies how to get as much money as possible out of it's users!

WildAntlers · Jan 21, 2009

I agree with jake diamond mountain is a good hunt and lots of bucks, with 6 points I think you have a great chance of drawing and getting a 170+ buck good luck!

Wiszard · Jan 21, 2009

Wow...thanks for the info guys. I didn't expect a serious answer to that. I will look into that hunt. Hell, I'd be happy with a 140" deer!! Thanks again guys.

Steve

mtnmn44 · Jan 22, 2009

I believe the reason the DWR moved the application period back 1 month is to allow for the dedicated hunter draw.

JDC · Jan 22, 2009

Wizard,

You may also want to consider the Vernon unit with a muzzleloader. Your odds are not as good as Diamond Mountain, but depending on what other hunters do this year, there is a fair chance of drawing. I would say that your potential of a trophy is a little bit better and you won't have to fight with so much private land.

Good luck,

Jon
www.HuntersTrailhead.com

Wiszard · Jan 22, 2009

Thanks Jon! I appreciate the info.

Steve

Mounts02 · Jan 22, 2009

Can you apply for this years draw with last years lic.? My lic. is good to 2/5/09.So the online site will let you apply for all the hunts you request without any problems?Then if you draw you have to purchase new lic?

M02

txhunter58 · Jan 22, 2009

Yep, just did it. My license expired tomorrow, and it let me apply without charging me for another license.

txhunter58

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