Utah Pronghorn Hunting Units & Draw Odds
28 units · 74.7% avg hunter success
Utah's pronghorn draw uses a hybrid system with bonus points—meaning your odds improve with each unsuccessful application, but there's always a chance to draw with zero points. The state manages 28 units across diverse terrain, from high plateaus to basin country. Nonresidents get 10% of available tags. For 2026, applications open March 19 and close April 23, with results May 31. The nonresident tag fee is $371 plus a $10 application fee. Some zero-point hunts still draw regularly—Box Elder's archery tag hit 50.0% in 2024—while others demand patience. The data below shows you which units reward persistence and which ones offer realistic lottery odds even without points.
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 · $371 tag
Easiest Pronghorn Draws for Nonresidents (2024 Results)
Point levels that drew with certainty, and the best documented zero-point hunts — actual draw results, per hunt.
50% at zero points · Archery LE — PB5005
3.6% at zero points · Rifle LE — PB5331
3.3% at zero points · Rifle LE — PB5048
0.0% at zero points · Archery LE — PB5000
0.0% at zero points · Archery LE — PB5001
0.0% at zero points · Archery LE — PB5002
0.0% at zero points · Rifle LE — PB5028
0.0% at zero points · Archery LE — PB5004
0.0% at zero points · Archery LE — PB5006
0.0% at zero points · Archery LE — PB5074
0.0% at zero points · Archery LE — PB5016
0.0% at zero points · Archery LE — PB5008
| Unit | Drew with certainty at | Best zero-point hunt | Success | Public land |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit Box Elder, Snowville | — | 50%Archery LE — PB5005 | 51.5% | 59% |
| Unit Mt Dutton/Paunsaugunt | — | 3.6%Rifle LE — PB5331 | 62.9% | 89% |
| Unit Vernal | — | 3.3%Rifle LE — PB5048 | 68.4% | 85% |
| Unit Beaver | — | 0.0%Archery LE — PB5000 | 77.8% | 86% |
| Unit Book Cliffs, Bitter Creek | — | 0.0%Archery LE — PB5001 | 91.7% | 99% |
| Unit Book Cliffs, South | — | 0.0%Archery LE — PB5002 | 50% | 99% |
| Unit Box Elder, Promontory | — | 0.0%Rifle LE — PB5028 | 0% | 24% |
| Unit Box Elder, Puddle Valley | — | 0.0%Archery LE — PB5004 | 94.1% | 98% |
| Unit Box Elder, West | — | 0.0%Archery LE — PB5006 | 79.3% | 61% |
| Unit Cache, Rich | — | 0.0%Archery LE — PB5074 | 0% | 59% |
| Unit Diamond Mtn/Bonanza | — | 0.0%Archery LE — PB5016 | 94.4% | 88% |
| Unit Fillmore, Oak Creek South | — | 0.0%Archery LE — PB5008 | 80% | 70% |
All Utah Pronghorn Units
Utah Pronghorn Draw FAQ
When do Utah pronghorn applications open and close in 2026?
Nonresident applications open March 19 and close April 23, 2026, with results posted May 31. The nonresident tag fee is $371 and the application fee is $10.
How does the Utah pronghorn draw system work?
Utah uses a hybrid draw with bonus points. You can draw with zero points, but each unsuccessful application adds a point, improving your odds in future draws. Nonresidents receive 10% of available tags across 28 hunting units.
What are my odds of drawing a pronghorn tag with zero points?
Odds vary dramatically by unit. Box Elder's archery hunt drew at 50.0% for zero-point applicants in 2024. Most other units are tighter: Mt Dutton/Paunsaugunt rifle at 3.6%, Vernal rifle at 3.3%, and several archery units at 0.0%. The unit you choose matters far more than points.
Which Utah pronghorn units have the best harvest success rates?
Book Cliffs, Bitter Creek archery led at 91.7% harvest success in 2024, followed by Beaver archery at 77.8% and Vernal rifle at 68.4%. High success doesn't always mean better odds to draw—Beaver and Book Cliffs both drew at 0.0% for zero-point hunters, so apply where you're willing to hunt, not just where tags are easier to get.
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Utah Pronghorn reading
- Utah Unit Panguitch Lake/Zion, North Pronghorn Antelope Hunting Guide
- Utah Unit West Desert, Snake Valley Pronghorn Antelope Hunting Guide
- Utah Unit Diamond Mtn/Bonanza Pronghorn Antelope Hunting Guide
- Utah Unit Beaver Pronghorn Antelope Hunting Guide
- Utah Unit Book Cliffs, South Pronghorn Antelope Hunting Guide
- Utah Unit Fillmore, Oak Creek South Pronghorn Antelope Hunting Guide