elkhunterUT
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I just read in the new Utah application guidebook that they will be changing the application timeline in 2023 to allow applicants to know permit quotas for all hunts prior to submitting their applications. This is a GREAT change and something we have all been asking for over the years - kudos to the DWR for finally doing it!!
Details below:
Changes to the big game application timeline in 2023
In response to public feedback, the DWR is planning to change the big game application timeline for 2023. The new timeline will address hunters’ concerns about applying for hunts without knowing exact permit quotas, and hunters will be able to evaluate the proposed big game permit quotas before the application period closes.
The timing and dates will look like this:
•The application period will open for hunts, bonus points or preference points March 23-April 27.
•Big game drawing results will be posted on May 31.
•Points-only applications for big game will open later (during the antlerless application period in June).
Impacts of this change:
•This will allow four weeks from the time the application closes to the drawing post date.
•Hunters will have access to the proposed permit quota during the application period. •Hunters will be able to edit their applications during the entire application period.
These changes will apply to the 2023 application period and will be fully outlined in the 2023 Utah Big Game Application Guidebook.
Details below:
Changes to the big game application timeline in 2023
In response to public feedback, the DWR is planning to change the big game application timeline for 2023. The new timeline will address hunters’ concerns about applying for hunts without knowing exact permit quotas, and hunters will be able to evaluate the proposed big game permit quotas before the application period closes.
The timing and dates will look like this:
•The application period will open for hunts, bonus points or preference points March 23-April 27.
•Big game drawing results will be posted on May 31.
•Points-only applications for big game will open later (during the antlerless application period in June).
Impacts of this change:
•This will allow four weeks from the time the application closes to the drawing post date.
•Hunters will have access to the proposed permit quota during the application period. •Hunters will be able to edit their applications during the entire application period.
These changes will apply to the 2023 application period and will be fully outlined in the 2023 Utah Big Game Application Guidebook.