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What to Expect During Utah 2020-21 Waterfowl Hunts



Submitted by:  TBC Press
Posted on: 09/22/20
News # 13904
Step #2: Take time to prepare
General Season waterfowl hunts in Utah are open to anyone with a Utah hunting license.

However, you are also required to have a Harvest Information Program (HIP) number to hunt any waterfowl in Utah, and a federal duck stamp if an individual is older than the age of 15. Registration is free for a HIP number on the https://wildlife.utah.gov/hunting/main-hunting-page/waterfowl.html.

Putting in some time to plan and prepare will pay off during your hunt. Make sure you’re completely ready:

  • Make sure you have a valid hunting license
  • Remember that you must have a federal duck stamp if you’re age 16 or older (see pages 9-10 in the guidebook)
  • If you drew a swan permit, carry it with you during the hunt and double check the hunt boundary (also read the swan identification article on pages 32-33 of the guidebook)

Step #3: Be aware of conditions
Before you pick a spot for the hunt opener, be sure to read about current conditions at the WMAs:

  • Keep in mind that the Great Salt Lake is currently quite low, and boat access will be difficult in some areas, particularly on the Willard Spur WMA. Most mud motorboats will not be able to access the spur, and airboat access will also be very limited.
  • Be aware that a recent channel dredging and island restoration project at the Salt Creek WMA is nearly done, but the area will have 
  • little to no water when the general season opens on Oct. 3.

For more information see; https://wildlife.utah.gov/hunting/main-hunting-page/waterfowl.html.

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Publishers Notes: OUT OF STATE HUNTERS, FISHERMEN & OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS; Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, there could be limitations for OUT of STATE hunters, fishermen and other outdoor enthusiasts to include a 14-day quarantine requirement or negative COVID-19 testing alternative. Please check with the State's Department of Natural Resources BEFORE you travel or apply for the 2020 Fall Hunts.

As OUR COUNTRY REOPENS AGAIN (from the COVID-19 pandemic) and continue to enjoy outdoor activities, ALL outdoor enthusiasts (man, woman, child) should follow the guidelines set by nps.gov. These guidelines include; social distancing, the Leave No Trace principles, including pack-in and pack-out, to keep outdoor spaces safe and healthy.

Utah 202-21 Waterfowl season got underway with Youth in the northern zone on Sept 19 and in the southern zone on Oct 3. If you’re like us, you can’t wait to get back into the marsh! Whether you’ll be hunting ducks, geese or swans — or all of the above — you’ll have more success if you follow these three steps:

Step #1: Double-check your dates
Don’t miss any of the waterfowl hunts this year. Here are key dates to keep in mind: The general waterfowl opener in the northern zone is Oct. 3, and in the southern zone, it’s Oct. 17.

For all season dates, bag limits and boundary information, see pages 30-31 of the 2020-21 Utah Waterfowl Guidebook