Utah Mule Deer Hunting Units & Draw Odds
54 units · 54.9% avg hunter success
Utah's mule deer draw uses a hybrid bonus-point system across 54 units, with nonresidents receiving 10% of available tags. The 2026 application window opens March 19 and closes April 23, with results posted May 31—giving you time to plan before season. Nonresident tag fees run $599, plus a $10 application fee. Our unit data shows you exactly where zero-point hunters drew successfully in 2024 and what harvest success rates looked like, so you can target realistic opportunities whether you're planning archery, muzzleloader, or rifle hunts. No guessing—just real draw results and performance metrics from the field.
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 · $599 tag
Easiest Mule Deer Draws for Nonresidents (2024 Results)
Point levels that drew with certainty, and the best documented zero-point hunts — actual draw results, per hunt.
100% at zero points · Archery — DB1501
100% at zero points · Archery — DB1502
100% at zero points · Archery — DB1600
100% at zero points · Archery — DB1604
100% at zero points · Muzzleloader — DB1566
100% at zero points · Archery — DB1508
100% at zero points · Archery — DB1608
100% at zero points · Archery — DB1504
100% at zero points · Muzzleloader — DB1572
100% at zero points · Muzzleloader — DB1573
100% at zero points · Archery — DB1514
100% at zero points · Muzzleloader — DB1582
| Unit | Drew with certainty at | Best zero-point hunt | Success | Public land |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit Box Elder | — | 100%Archery — DB1501 | 40.1% | 66% |
| Unit Cache | — | 100%Archery — DB1502 | 31.5% | 52% |
| Unit Chalk Creek | — | 100%Archery — DB1600 | 30.7% | 18% |
| Unit East Canyon | — | 100%Archery — DB1604 | 28.2% | 26% |
| Unit Fillmore | — | 100%Muzzleloader — DB1566 | 46.8% | — |
| Unit Kamas | — | 100%Archery — DB1508 | 50% | 62% |
| Unit Morgan-South Rich | — | 100%Archery — DB1608 | 6.7% | 15% |
| Unit Nebo | — | 100%Archery — DB1504 | 34.4% | 50% |
| Unit Nine Mile | — | 100%Muzzleloader — DB1572 | 80% | 84% |
| Unit North Slope | — | 100%Muzzleloader — DB1573 | 24.3% | 90% |
| Unit Ogden | — | 100%Archery — DB1514 | 25.8% | 28% |
| Unit Vernal/Bonanza | — | 100%Muzzleloader — DB1582 | 100% | 90% |
All Utah Mule Deer Units
Utah Mule Deer Draw FAQ
When do Utah mule deer applications open and close in 2026?
Applications open March 19 and close April 23, 2026. Results are posted May 31. Mark those dates—missing the April 23 deadline means sitting out that year.
What does a Utah mule deer tag cost for nonresidents?
The tag fee is $599 if you draw. You'll also pay a $10 application fee when you submit, whether you draw or not.
Can a zero-point hunter draw a Utah mule deer hunt?
Yes. In 2024, multiple units showed zero-point archery and muzzleloader hunts drawing at 100.0%—Box Elder, Cache, Chalk Creek, East Canyon for archery, and Fillmore for muzzleloader. Zero points doesn't mean zero odds in Utah.
What percentage of Utah mule deer tags go to nonresidents?
Nonresidents receive 10% of available tags across the draw. The remaining allocation goes to residents, who benefit from a separate application pool and lower tag fees.
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Utah Mule Deer reading
- Utah Unit West Desert, Tintic Mule Deer Hunting Guide
- Utah Unit Mt Dutton Mule Deer Hunting Guide
- Utah Unit Book Cliffs, South Mule Deer Hunting Guide
- Utah Unit Morgan-South Rich Mule Deer Hunting Guide
- Utah Unit Henry Mtns, Little Rockies Mule Deer Hunting Guide
- Utah Unit La Sal, Dolores Triangle Mule Deer Hunting Guide