Utah

Centerfire rifles firing expanding bullets of any caliber are legal for big game; however, DWR strongly recommends minimum .243 Win for mule deer and pronghorn, and .270 Win, .30-06, or 7mm/.300 Magnums for Rocky Mountain elk, moose, and bison. Suppressors are legal for big game hunting with federal tax stamp. FMJ bullets prohibited.

Minimum .40 caliber for deer and pronghorn; minimum .50 caliber for elk, moose, and bison. Modern in-line muzzleloaders and sabots are legal; however, Utah prohibits magnifying scopes during the dedicated muzzleloader hunt (only non-magnifying 1x red dots or open iron sights are permitted). Loose powder or pellets legal.

Hand-drawn compound, recurve, or longbows. Minimum 30 lb draw weight for deer/pronghorn; minimum 40 lb draw weight for elk, moose, sheep, and bison. Broadheads must have minimum 7/8-inch cutting width. Fixed and mechanical broadheads are legal. Electronics attached to bows (except lighted nocks) are illegal.

Permitted during general any-weapon (rifle) seasons. Crossbows are prohibited during dedicated archery seasons unless the hunter holds a certified Utah Disability Archery Permit. Minimum 125 lb draw weight with functioning safety and minimum 16-inch bolts with legal broadheads.

Centerfire handguns of .24 caliber or larger with a minimum barrel length of 4 inches and firing expanding ammunition are legal for all big game species. .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, and 10mm Auto are popular choices for backcountry pack trips and predator defense.

20 gauge or larger firing single slugs legal for deer in suburban and agricultural short-range weapons units. 10 gauge or smaller firing non-toxic shot (3-shell plug) mandatory for waterfowl around the Great Salt Lake marshes and public shooting grounds.