Deseret CWMU Antlerless Moose

2025 Hunt Info

Please carefully read the guided antlerless moose hunt details, the hunting rules, and review the FAQ.

If you are a Utah resident, you can obtain a Deseret CWMU Antlerless moose (cow moose) permit by applying through the public drawing. If you are a NON-RESIDENT, you cannot apply for a CWMU permit through the public drawing. To learn more about Utah's CWMU program, click HERE. 

If you have any additional questions, use the form below to contact the operator. The Deseret CWMU does not sell private antlerless moose tags to residents or non-residents. All the Deseret CWMU antlerless moose tags are state-drawn only. Please do not inquire about private tags, landowner tags, trespass fees, etc.

To ensure a quality hunting experience for all public hunters, all scheduling and inquiries must be done through the Deseret CWMU Operator. Individual guides are NOT permitted to schedule hunts or deviate from the information provided here.

If you draw the Deseret CWMU antlerless moose tag, the Deseret CWMU operator will contact you by mid to late July with detailed instructions on the steps we need you to take.

Number of permits: two (2)

Antlerless Moose Hunt Details

• Hunt Dates: 3-day hunt (hunter will pick one)

  • Thursday, October 23—Saturday, October 25

  • Wednesday, October 29—Friday, October 31

• Guided: Yes. The antlerless moose hunters will be guided free of charge. Non-guided option is not available

• Guest: One guest is allowed.

• Meeting location: Main ranch check station in Woodruff, UT, or Lost Creek Reservoir in Croydon, UT

• Meeting time: between 6:00 AM

• Meals/Lodging: Not available

• What is provided:

  • The hunter will ride with the guide in the guide’s vehicle while on the ranch.

  • The guide will locate moose and assist the hunter in making a successful harvest.

  • The guide will field dress and pack out the moose

• The number of hunt days: 3 days. This hunt should only take one day.

Hunting Rules

• Safety comes first.

• Hunting

  • Take time to shoot and sight in your rifle before your hunt. Know your rifle and your limitations. 

  • All hunters must abide by Utah state laws regarding wildlife. Click HERE for Utah Wildlife Laws.

  • We recommend that all hunters and guests wear hunter-orange hats and vests while hunting.

  • Unload firearms when not used (shooting at the big game species) and leave the action open.

  • Most other wildlife species found on Deseret are protected by state law and/or require special licenses or permits to ‘take’ these animals. Hunting other wildlife species of any kind is prohibited. This includes but is not limited to: coyotes, badgers, ground squirrels, foxes, upland birds, grouse, and waterfowl.

  • Follow basic gun safety.

    • Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.

    • Treat every rifle as loaded (even if you don’t think it is).

    • No ammunition in the rifle chamber while driving, hiking, in camp, etc. (ammunition can be left in the magazine/clip)

    • Only put ammunition in the chamber when attempting to make a shot at the big game animal you have the permit for (then quickly remove chamber bullets).

    • Be aware of your surroundings while shooting. Do not shoot toward vehicles, hunters, and guest(s).

    • Do not rely on the gun’s safety.

    • Be sure of your target, your line of fire, and what lies beyond your target and what is beyond it.

• Camping/Campsite

  • The use of alcohol or possession of any open alcoholic container is prohibited while hunting or in a vehicle on the premises.

  • No open campfires.

  • No littering; hunters must remove all their casings, cans, trash, and debris from the premises.

  • Antlerless Moose hunters can camp in a designated area on Deseret if they desire to do so.

• The Ranch

  • State laws protect livestock on Deseret Land and Livestock (DLL). Do not harm, harass, or shoot livestock. DLL may file civil charges against anyone for harassing, shooting, or harming livestock.

  • No fishing on the streams or ponds.

  • No other outdoor recreational activities are offered on the property during the hunts.

  • Respect the property and employees.

  • Shed antlers and “dead heads” are Deseret's property. Hunters or guests cannot pick up or remove them from the ranch.

  • Hunters and guests are responsible for familiarizing themselves with and understanding the CWMU’s boundaries.