About this episode

This episode provides a comprehensive guide to applying for elk tags in Utah, focusing on costs, draw processes, and strategies for nonresidents.

Want a shot at hunting some of the biggest public land elk in the country? In this episode, we break down what Utah elk tags cost, how the draw works for nonresidents, and where both limited entry and OTC tags fit into a long range elk strategy. We walk through the nonresident math on the 365 day hunting license, general, spike only, any bull, and limited entry tag prices, and why Utah’s cheap bonus points become a bargain once you’re already buying the license. Then I break down Utah’s hybrid bonus point system for limited entry elk, how the resident/nonresident split works, and why Utah’s age class management creates some of the best public land bull potential in the country—up into the 340–380+ range in top units like Beaver, Boulder, and Pahvant. What we cover in this episode: • 365 day license hacks and point stacking • How Utah’s hybrid elk draw works • Best limited entry elk units for nonresidents • When to chase top tier vs “second tier” tags • Using OTC spike and any bull hunts while building points If this episode helps you sort out where Utah elk belongs in your Western plan, subscribe to the podcast and follow @getdrawnwest on Instagram so you don’t miss the rest of…

People in this episode

Host: Brian Krebs

Topics covered

• hunting
• elk tags
• Utah
• nonresident hunting
• bonus points
• public land

Keywords

• Utah elk
• hunting license
• limited entry tags
• OTC tags
• bonus points
• elk draw system

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Utah, Beaver, Boulder, Pahvant

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