Deseret CWMU Doe Pronghorn
2026 Hunt Info
Please carefully read the hunt details and hunting rules.
If you are a Utah resident, you can obtain a Deseret CWMU doe pronghorn 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 doe pronghorn tags to residents or non-residents. 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 doe pronghorn 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: forty (40)
Hunt #: PD1011
Doe Pronghorn Hunt Details
Hunt Dates: 3-day hunt
Thursday-Saturday, September 17th-19th
These are the only dates available for the doe 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.
Guided: No
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 conversational distance.
Meeting location: Main ranch check station in Woodruff, UT
Check-in time: 6:00 AM. You can also check in throughout the day.
Meals/Lodging: Not available
Mentor program info:
Weapons allowed: any legal weapon.
Vehicles: No ATVs, side-by-sides, horses, etc, are allowed (even street legal)
4x4 vehicles are highly recommended
Good tires for your vehicle are highly recommended
Camping: A designated area is available for trailers, camp trucks, and tents.
Nights available for camping are Thursday, September 17th, and Friday, September 18th.
There is NO camping the day before any of the hunts open (September 16th). There is NO overnight camping on Saturday, September 19th. All Campers must depart by Saturday, September 19th.
Deseret assumes no responsibility for unattended campers, trailers, and tents.
Every hunter is required to check in before they start hunting (unless they are camping; we will assume you are checked in and hunting) and check out before leaving. Even if an animal is not harvested, we must know you are off the CWMU.
Is a packing service provided: No
Maps: We provide a simple Deseret CWMU map showing borders, main roads, and roadless areas. We also recommend downloading offline mapping software such as Onxmaps.
Deseret has a wound policy. If a hunter wounds, hits, and/or draws blood on a doe pronghorn, the hunter may not attempt to harvest another doe. pronghorn.
To ensure a quality hunting experience for all public hunters, all scheduling and inquiries must be done through the Deseret CWMU operator. Individual guides cannot schedule hunts or deviate from the information provided.
Our goal is to provide you with a quality hunting experience. You will be given the same opportunity as our paying clients. Your job is to enjoy the experience and conduct yourselves so that all other guests have a quality experience.
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 the end of July).
Hunting Rules
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.
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.
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.
Doe pronghorn 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 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.