Deseret CWMU Buck Pronghorn

2026 Hunt Info

Please carefully read the hunt details and rules.

If you're a Utah resident, you can obtain a Deseret CWMU buck deer permit by applying through the public drawing. If you are a NON-RESIDENT, you cannot apply for a CWMU permit through the public drawing. You can, however, purchase a permit directly from Wild Country Outfitters for the Deseret CWMU. To learn more about Utah's CWMU program, click HERE.

If you have questions not answered in the hunt details and rules, use the form below to contact the operator.

Hunt Details

• Number of public tags: twenty-nine (29)

• 2025 Draw odds: CLICK HERE

• Hunt #: PB5302

• Hunt Dates:

  • September 14, 2026, to September 19, 2026 (Monday-Saturday)

  • These are the only hunt dates available for the buck pronghorn hunt

  • You DO NOT need to let us know which days you are coming to hunt. You can come for as many or as few days as needed. As a rule, you must always check in.

• Meeting location: Main ranch check station near Woodruff, UT.

• Check-in time: 6:30 am is the earliest, but you can also check in at any time throughout the day.

  • If you wish to be somewhere earlier on the Deseret CWMU, you will need to camp. This will allow you to be anywhere on Deseret (in the pronghorn areas) by first light.

• Guided: No.

• Trophy care: No.

• Meals/Lodging: Not provided.

• Camping: There is a designated area for trailers, camp trucks, and tents.

• Nights available for camping on Deseret

  • September 14th-18th

  • No overnight camping is allowed the day before the hunt starts (Sep 13th)

  • No overnight camping is allowed on the last day of the hunt (Sep 19th)

    • Campers must depart on the evening of September 19th.

• Guests:

  • Four (4) guests are allowed per Deseret permit holder.

  • Only one vehicle is allowed per hunter and his/her guest. Guests CANNOT bring separate vehicles.

  • Guest cannot have their own vehicles on the property.

  • Guests must always stay with the hunter (Deseret permit holder). Guests must stay within normal conversation distance.

• ATVs, Side-by-Sides, Horses: Not allowed

• Weapons allowed: Any legal weapon

• A map will be provided to the hunters, but the hunters are responsible for knowing and understanding the borders. Our maps outline the CWMU and show main roads, but they are not very detailed. We recommend hunters use OnxMaps and download maps for offline use.

• Guided option: A guided hunt costs $3,500.

• 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 on this page.

• Our goal is to provide you with a quality hunting experience. You will have the same opportunity as our paying clients. Your job is to enjoy the experience and conduct yourselves in a manner that ensures that all other guests have a quality experience.

• We want hunters to be happy with the buck pronghorn hunt on the ranch. Deseret’s pronghorn herd is excellent, and the hunt is very fun. That said, our average buck pronghorn scores on the state hunt are between 65-72 B&C. There is potential to harvest larger buck pronghorn, but we want to be upfront and transparent on the averages. We want hunters to make an informed decision when considering applying for the Deseret CWMU buck pronghorn hunt. See the picture gallery below for references to past harvested buck pronghorn.

• If you draw out for this hunt, you will be contacted by the CWMU operator with further information regarding your hunt. Plan on four to six weeks after the draw results; expect to hear from the operator by mid-June.

Hunting Rules

• Safety comes first.

• Hunting

  • Take time to shoot and sight in your rifle before your hunt. Know your hunting and shooting limits. Understand your rifle. 

  • Hunters are allowed to shoot one, and only one, animal for which they have a permit. Once you hit an animal and/or draw blood, that is your animal. Please be aware of your animal and its surroundings and pick your shots carefully. 

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

  • We recommend all hunters and guests wear a hunter-orange hat and vest while hunting.

  • 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.

  • No preseason scouting

  • Follow basic gun safety

    • Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.

    • Treat every rifle as if it were 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 guests.

    • 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.

• Vehicles/Driving & Roads, etc

  • No ATVs, side-by-sides, snowmobiles, or other off-road vehicles are allowed on the ranch, even if they are street-legal (trucks/SUVs/cars only)

  • No horses, llamas, alpacas, goats, etc.

  • We recommend a 4x4 vehicle with good off-road tires (chains are also highly recommended)

  • Hunters are not to drive off the main gravel roads or well-established two-tracks (these are clearly marked)

  • No driving past any road blockages. These include, but are not limited to, posted reflectors, locked gates, wood logs across the road, etc. This will be discussed further when you check in for your hunt.

  • All gates are to remain ‘as they were’ when you approached them. If they are open, leave them open; if they are closed, close them.

  • Be safe and courteous while driving on the roads. Drive respectively, slowly, and cautiously.

  • Roads may be closed for safety reasons (Ie, extreme weather).

  • Care must be taken to avoid damage to Ranch roads.

  • No chasing, pursuing, pushing, herding, or harassing game with a vehicle.

  • The maximum driving speed is 25 mph.

• Camping/Campsite & Guide services

  • 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.

• 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.