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 the Utah application series!

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00:00 – Why Utah elk is so underrated fornonresidents

01:40 – 2026 Utah elk deadlines and basic rules

03:15 – Nonresident license, tag costs, and 365‑daylicense math

06:30 – Limited entry vs general elk, weapon types,and season breakdown

09:00 – How Utah’s hybrid bonus point draw works forelk

13:00 – Why Utah elk quality is so high (age classand herd management)

17:30 – Top‑end limited entry units: Beaver, Boulder,Pahvant, San Juan

23:30 – Draw odds, long‑term odds modeling, andauction tag values

30:30 – How to build a long‑term Utah elk strategy bypoint level

37:30 – OTC spike‑only and any‑bull elk tags andwhere they fit

43:00 – Key 2026 dates and how to stay on top of Utahelk applications