Still Time To Get Outdoors

Now that some parts of Utah have received their first good snowfall, it might seem like a good time to retire indoors to the fire or the front of your television set.

It's not quite time to pack up everything just yet, though. There are still plenty of outdoor activities out there for you to enjoy.

For example, the fall hunting seasons are just getting started. Many upland game and waterfowl hunts start in September or October and then stretch into December or even February. Some upland game hunts, such as pheasant and quail, start in November along with the elk muzzleloader, cougar and bear seasons. Fall and early winter general season hunts in Utah include:

Waterfowl

	Ducks, Mergansers, Coots and Snipe: Oct. 7 – Jan. 20
	Geese: most of Utah Oct. 28 – Jan. 28, Northern goose zone Oct. 7 – Jan. 20

Big Game

	Elk, General Season Muzzleloader: Nov. 1 – 9
	Bear (fall hunt/pursuit): Nov. 1 – 26 (most units)
	Cougar (fall hunt/pursuit): Nov. 22 – June 3 (most units)

Upland Game (The following are general season dates; please check the proclamation before you hunt as many upland game season dates vary depending on the region or county)

	Pheasant: Nov. 4 – 19
	Chukar: Sept. 16 – Nov. 30 (Box Elder and Extended Season hunts run until Dec. 31 and Jan. 31)
	Blue and Ruffed Grouse: Sept. 16 – Nov. 30
	Quail: Nov. 4 – 19
	Rabbits and Hares: Sept. 16 – Feb. 28 (Cottontail rabbit, Snowshoe hare)

Furbearer Trapping Seasons

Mid-October to April (season dates depend on species — check the proclamation for details)

Besides hunting, great fishing and wildlife watching are also available in the fall. So don't shut yourself indoors just yet — there's plenty to do outside!

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