Utah Pronghorn Hunting Units & Draw Odds
52 units · 81.2% avg hunter success
Utah's pronghorn draw is a hybrid system where nonresidents compete for 10% of available tags across 52 different units. Applications open March 19 and close April 23, with results posted May 31. The nonresident tag fee is $371 plus a $10 application fee. Utah uses bonus points to break ties in this draw—your bonus point accumulates each year you don't draw, giving you a better shot on future applications. The unit data below shows actual draw odds from 2024 for zero-point hunters and real harvest success rates, so you can compare opportunities across the state and decide where your odds are best. Some units offer reasonable draw odds for first-time applicants; others fill entirely on bonus 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 | 75% | 59% |
| Unit Mt Dutton/Paunsaugunt | — | 3.6%Rifle LE — PB5331 | 87.5% | 89% |
| Unit Vernal | — | 3.3%Rifle LE — PB5048 | 45% | 85% |
| Unit Beaver | — | 0.0%Archery LE — PB5000 | 90.9% | 86% |
| Unit Book Cliffs, Bitter Creek | — | 0.0%Archery LE — PB5001 | 85.7% | 99% |
| Unit Book Cliffs, South | — | 0.0%Archery LE — PB5002 | 100% | 99% |
| Unit Box Elder, Promontory | — | 0.0%Rifle LE — PB5028 | 0% | 24% |
| Unit Box Elder, Puddle Valley | — | 0.0%Archery LE — PB5004 | 87.5% | 98% |
| Unit Box Elder, West | — | 0.0%Archery LE — PB5006 | 63.5% | 61% |
| Unit Cache, Rich | — | 0.0%Archery LE — PB5074 | 83.3% | 59% |
| Unit Diamond Mtn/Bonanza | — | 0.0%Archery LE — PB5016 | 100% | 88% |
| Unit Fillmore, Oak Creek South | — | 0.0%Archery LE — PB5008 | 100% | 70% |
All Utah Pronghorn Units
Utah Pronghorn Draw FAQ
When do Utah pronghorn applications open and close?
Nonresident applications open March 19 and close April 23. Results are posted May 31. The application fee is $10, and if you draw, the tag fee is $371.
How many bonus points do I need to draw Utah pronghorn?
Utah uses a bonus-point hybrid draw system, but the number of points needed varies by unit and hunt type. Some units with available tags may draw zero-point applicants, while others draw only on bonus points. Check your target unit's 2024 results to see if zero-point hunters drew that year.
What are my odds as a nonresident with no points?
Draw odds for zero-point nonresidents vary dramatically by unit. Box Elder Snowville archery drew at 50.0%, but Mt Dutton/Paunsaugunt rifle drew at 3.6%, Vernal rifle at 3.3%, and Beaver archery and Book Cliffs Bitter Creek archery both drew at 0.0%. Your odds depend entirely on which unit and hunt type you select.
What percentage of Utah pronghorn tags go to nonresidents?
Nonresidents receive 10% of available pronghorn tags across the state. The remaining allocation goes to residents, who benefit from lower tag fees and resident-only hunts.
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