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Hunting and pursuing cougars in Utah
Cougar Guidebook
The Utah Cougar Guidebook summarizes the laws and rules that govern hunting and pursuing cougars in Utah. The Utah Wildlife Board approved a new timeframe for the cougar regulatory cycle, which allowed for alignment with the black bear timeframe.
Previous editions
Hunting maps
Harvest-objective permits
Harvest-objective permits are available over-the-counter. Before each hunting trip, make sure you verify that the unit is still open.
- Visit Cougar harvest-objective information to see which units are still open. This information is updated often during the season.
Cougar orientation course
- A straightforward, voluntary course to help you identify cougar age and gender in the field. — PDF
