Archery License

Utah Archery
License 2026

Complete guide to archery hunting in Utah - stamp and license requirements, crossbow rules, draw weight and broadhead specifications, and archery deer and elk season dates. Utah offers archery seasons for deer, elk, antelope, and other big game. Most archery tags are draw-only. Crossbows are permitted for all hunters during archery season. Utah is a premier public-land big game destination.

Crossbow Allowed Min. Draw Weight: 40 lbs

2026 Archery License Quick Facts Verified 2026

Resident Fee

$34.00

License fee

Nonresident Fee

$65.00

NR license fee

Min. Draw Weight

40 lbs

Minimum for legal archery hunting

Crossbow

Allowed

Crossbows are permitted for all hunters during archery seasons with no additional permit required.

License & Stamp Details

Utah Archery License Requirements

Review all archery license and stamp requirements before your hunt. Regulations change annually.

Requirement	Details
Archery Stamp Required	No - included with hunting license
Resident License Fee	$34.00
Nonresident License Fee	$65.00
Standalone Archery License	Requires base hunting license
Sunday Hunting	Allowed

Equipment Rules

Utah Archery Equipment Specifications

Legal archery equipment requirements in Utah. Using non-compliant equipment during archery season can result in citation and license revocation.

Draw Weight

40 lbs min.

Minimum draw weight required for big game archery hunting in Utah.

Arrow Length

No minimum arrow length specified. Standard hunting arrows (26"–32") are typical.

Broadhead Requirement

Broadheads are required for big game hunting. Both fixed-blade and mechanical broadheads are generally accepted.

Other Equipment Rules

Lighted nocks: Allowed
Rangefinder: Allowed
Minimum 40 lb draw weight. Broadheads required. No electronic bows. Lighted nocks permitted.

Crossbow Regulations

Utah Crossbow Rules for Archery Season

Crossbows are permitted during archery season in Utah. Crossbows are permitted for all hunters during archery seasons with no additional permit required.

Season Dates

Utah Archery Season Dates

Approximate archery season dates for 2026. Season dates may vary by zone or wildlife management unit - always confirm with Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.

Archery Deer Season

Aug 19

Through Sep 10

Archery Elk Season

Aug 19

Through Sep 10

Important Notes

Utah-Specific Archery Rules

Utah's archery deer and elk tags are primarily draw-based. Apply in February/March for the summer archery seasons. Utah has some of the best trophy mule deer and elk hunting in North America but tags are very limited. The Book Cliffs and Henry Mountains are premier areas.

Source: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (wildlife.utah.gov). Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current license fees, equipment specs, and season dates directly with the agency before hunting.

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