Utah draw results are out

Yeah, everything’s back except now it showing in history as well. Not sure why they make such a big drama every year of waiting for an email. They do the whole “oh that’s not accurate” every year when they’re late getting out emails. The emails just bumping that letter to people.
 
I did notice all my points were freshly one point higher since yesterday as well.
 
Checked my account Letters tab. Unsuccessful for NR Limited Entry Elk (mid-Rifle) with 16 points (not gonna specify Unit). Based on last year's draw I projected drawing for sure.

I think NR guys with high end bonus points and typically sitting on the sideline for that "dream" tag got scared by the future fee increases and finally jumped in to draw those LE elk tags that would've taken less points in normal years. My NR license is good for another year. Probably will apply again in 2026 but after that depending on the fee increases I may fold 'em and move on.
 
Well I got my deer tag. Not sure how I feel about restricted rifles. But it’s my home unit so why not be one of the guinea pigs.

Already drew a nice elk tag so just bought a point. Sheep will have to wait another year
 
The big question is are you guys going to change your application strategy next year with the price increases?
 
Checked my account Letters tab. Unsuccessful for NR Limited Entry Elk (mid-Rifle) with 16 points (not gonna specify Unit). Based on last year's draw I projected drawing for sure.

I think NR guys with high end bonus points and typically sitting on the sideline for that "dream" tag got scared by the future fee increases and finally jumped in to draw those LE elk tags that would've taken less points in normal years. My NR license is good for another year. Probably will apply again in 2026 but after that depending on the fee increases I may fold 'em and move on.
That is a very interesting observation. I bet you are right about more actual applicants this year due to people wanting to burn points and leave Utah system. I have enough points that I am pretty committed to sticking it out until I do draw a tag, but after that I am likely bailing on Utah as well.
 
Nothing for me...

Curious if those of you that saw you drew something before they wipe it away actually drew?
 
Nada. Utah is a complete waste of money….
I would agree if not for the Bear, Deer, antelope and now Elk tags I have drawn over the years. NV is more of a waste, but they keep taking my $$ and have drawn two pronghorn and one deer tag over the years. Probably never draw elk or OIL.
 
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