Shed Antler Restrictions for Northern Utah
Shed Antler Restrictions in Northern Utah
I have had some people ask me about a possible new law in Utah that restricts shed hunting until May first. I have found some information from the Utah DWR web site about a new law passed for northern Utah.
A committee comprised of sportsmen, people from the agricultural community, and state and federal wildlife officials have determined that helping more fawns survive the winter is one of the first steps to increasing deer populations in Northern Utah. Based on the group’s recommendations, all five of Utah’s Regional Advisory Councils and the Utah Wildlife Board voted to restrict the collection of shed antlers in Northern Utah this year.
Collection Allowed After May 1
The collection of shed antlers is allowed from May 1, 2007 through Jan. 31, 2008. (that means no shed pickup from Jan 1 through April 30th)
When the season opens on May 1, please remember that you must obey all state and federal off-road vehicle rules. You must also respect the rights of private property owners.
Also remember that it’s illegal to pick up antlers or horns that are still attached to the skull plate of a dead animal.
For more information about Utah’s shed antler gathering regulations, call the nearest Division of Wildlife Resources office or the DWR’s Salt Lake City office at (801) 538-4700.
5 comments March 10th, 2007
