Significant restrictions are being proposed to increase hunter opportunity with out impacting quality. A five year study will be implemented to some of the most popular hunting units in the State - Cache, West Beaver, Boulder/Kaiparowits.
Your voice whether you agree or disagree to this proposal is needed. Make comments online or better yet plan to attend the RAC meeting.
Happy hunting and be safe.
- Restricted muzzleloader — current definition with the following additional restrictions: (a) the ignition system is limited to traditional flintlock, wheellock, matchlock, musket cap, or percussion cap which must be entirely visible when the hammer is drawn back. All other ignition systems, including 209 primers, are prohibited; and (b) contains only open sights or peep sights
- Restricted rifle — current definition with the following additional restrictions: (a) contains only open sights or peep sights; and (b) cannot be semi-automatic.
- The Thousand Lakes (must be a single-stringed long bow or recurve bow with no cables, pulleys or cams
- Pine Valley will be a 4 point or better hunting unit allowing youth to harvest any antlered deer.
Information about the study can be found on the second agenda item
2. Utah deer hunt strategies research proposal
Details of the restrictions can be found here https://wildlife.utah.gov/.../memorandum-2024-10-17-deer...Your voice whether you agree or disagree to this proposal is needed. Make comments online or better yet plan to attend the RAC meeting.
Happy hunting and be safe.
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