Apply for grouse, sandhill crane hunting permits

Applications to hunt sage grouse in Utah will be accepted starting July 8, location unspecified, April 6, 2007 | Photo by Larry Dalton, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — Even though summer has just begun, it’s already time to start planning for bird hunts in Utah this fall.

Applications to hunt sandhill cranes in Utah will be accepted starting July 8, location unspecified, June 9, 2011 | Photo by Lynn Chamberlain, St. George News
Applications to hunt sandhill cranes in Utah will be accepted starting July 8, location unspecified, June 9, 2011 | Photo by Lynn Chamberlain, St. George News

Starting July 8, the Division of Wildlife Resources will accept applications for this fall’s sage grouse, sharp-tailed grouse and sandhill crane hunts.

To be included in the draw for permits, your application must be received through the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources website no later than July 22, 11 p.m.

You can also apply by calling the nearest DWR office no later than July 22 at 5 p.m.

If you’re not going to hunt grouse or cranes this year, you can still apply for a preference point. Hunters with preference points have the best chance of obtaining a permit in 2016.

Applications to hunt sharp-tailed grouse in Utah will be accepted starting July 8, location unspecified, November 26, 2008 | Photo by Phil Douglass, St. George News
Applications to hunt sharp-tailed grouse in Utah will be accepted starting July 8, location unspecified, November 26, 2008 | Photo by Phil Douglass, St. George News

If you apply for a permit, you’ll know by Aug. 4 whether you drew one.

Resources

  • Hunting permit application
  • Utah Division of Wildlife Resources website
  • Contact: DWR Southern Region office, 1470 N. Airport Road, Cedar City | Telephone 435-865-6100

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