Utah license

[elkocd]

So I went on the Utah F&G site yesterday and applied for my 2020 hunts. While applying it stated I had a current license and did not need to buy another to apply. Later in the day I got another email from the Utah F&G saying:

Your hunting license will expire on February 29. Don’t miss a day of great hunting!
Extend your license now — before it expires — and you’ll be ready to:
Apply for Utah's 2020 big game hunts (from Jan. 30 to March 5)

Now I'm confused and I can't remember if Utah is like AZ and you can get away with one license for 2 years? I really don't care either way, but sure wish they were just clear in their messaging and didn't say two contradictory things in the same day!

 

[NoWiser]

Just apply before your license expires and you'll be fine.

 

[realunlucky]

Yes it's good for 365 days so with a bit of pre-planning it'll get you two years of applications.

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[BFR]

My understanding is you only need the license to apply for big game, unless you plan to hunt small game or birds you don’t need it in the field.

 

[realunlucky]

That's correct you'll need a current valid license to apply for tags but if you draw a tag you don't need a current license during your hunt.

I believe there will be a couple proposals to close the 365 loop hole and make everyone buy license every year. Until then enjoy your 2 for 1 opportunity.

 

[elkocd]

Thanks guys! That's what I was thinking, but their messaging had me confused.

 

[Sled]

That's correct you'll need a current valid license to apply for tags but if you draw a tag you don't need a current license during your hunt.

I believe there will be a couple proposals to close the 365 loop hole and make everyone buy license every year. Until then enjoy your 2 for 1 opportunity.

might want to call the dwr to double check. there have been a lot of loop holes getting closed in the last few years. you definitely need one to apply but i'd want to confirm before you leave for your hunt if a valid license is required at the time of the hunt or just the tag.

 

[wapitibob]

Not a loop hole and clearly spelled out in the regs.

 

[Trial153]

If anything its money maker for them, keeps people applying dispite the abysmal odds.

 

[realunlucky]

If anything its money maker for them, keeps people applying dispite the abysmal odds.

Haha people won't quit and the state would double it's money and it's matching federal funds.

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[bwhntMT]

A few years back my license lapsed after draw results but before tags were issued. They won't send the tags you draw if your license isn't current. Makes sense.

 

[Duckriver]

Thanks for sharing that information.