Utah Mountain Goat Hunting Units & Draw Odds
14 units · 81.4% avg hunter success
Utah's mountain goat draw runs on a hybrid bonus-point system across 14 units. Nonresidents make up 10% of available tags and pay a $2244 tag fee plus $10 application fee. For 2026, applications open March 19 and close April 23, with results announced May 31. This page breaks down five key hunting units with recent draw and harvest data so you can assess where your odds are strongest. Zero-point hunters have drawn tags in multiple units—a rare opportunity in western goat draws—while harvest success rates run consistently high when tags are awarded.
How the Utah Draw Works
Draw system
Hybrid draw — part preference order, part random allocation.
Nonresident allocation: 10% of tags
2026 application window
Mar 19 – Apr 23(nonresident)
Results: May 31
2026 fees (nonresident, regular)
$10 app · $144 license · $2244 tag
Easiest Mountain Goat Draws for Nonresidents (2024 Results)
Point levels that drew with certainty, and the best documented zero-point hunts — actual draw results, per hunt.
0.0% at zero points · Rifle — GO6800
0.0% at zero points · Rifle — GO6805
0.0% at zero points · Rifle — GO6806
0.0% at zero points · Rifle — GO6808
0.0% at zero points · Rifle — GO6817
0.0% at zero points · Archery — GO6821
| Unit | Drew with certainty at | Best zero-point hunt | Success | Public land |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit Beaver | — | 0.0%Rifle — GO6800 | 100% | 86% |
| Unit High Uintas Central | — | 0.0%Rifle — GO6805 | 100% | 100% |
| Unit High Uintas East | — | 0.0%Rifle — GO6806 | 100% | 100% |
| Unit High Uintas West | — | 0.0%Rifle — GO6808 | 100% | 100% |
| Unit La Sal, La Sal Mtns | — | 0.0%Rifle — GO6817 | 90.9% | 94% |
| Unit Nebo | — | 0.0%Archery — GO6821 | 84.6% | 50% |
All Utah Mountain Goat Units
Utah Mountain Goat Draw FAQ
When do Utah mountain goat applications open and close for 2026?
Applications open March 19 and close April 23, 2026. Results are released May 31. Mark those dates if you're planning to apply as a nonresident.
How much does a Utah mountain goat tag cost for nonresidents?
The tag fee is $2244, plus a $10 application fee. That's the full cost as a nonresident. Residents pay $454 for the tag plus the same $10 application fee.
Can I draw a Utah mountain goat tag with zero points?
Yes. In 2024, zero-point hunters drew tags in multiple units including Beaver, High Uintas Central, High Uintas East, and High Uintas West. This system uses bonus points rather than point-required draws, giving every applicant a chance each year.
What's the harvest success rate for Utah mountain goats?
Recent 2024 data shows harvest success at or near 100% across most units, with one unit at 90.9%. Once you draw a tag, your odds of a successful hunt are excellent.
Plan your Utah Mountain Goat hunt — free account, no card. Run the draw simulator at your point level and compare every unit in the state.
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Utah Mountain Goat reading
- Utah Unit High Uintas East Mountain Goat Hunting Guide
- Utah Unit High Uintas Central Mountain Goat Hunting Guide
- Utah Unit Ogden, Willard Peak Mountain Goat Hunting Guide
- Utah Unit Wasatch Mtns, Timpanogos Mountain Goat Hunting Guide
- Utah Unit High Uintas West Mountain Goat Hunting Guide
- Utah Unit La Sal, La Sal Mtns Mountain Goat Hunting Guide