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For Immediate Release

Oct. 13, 2026

Apply for Utah’s most prized hunting permits, starting Oct. 20

SALT LAKE CITY — Sportsman permits are among Utah’s most prized hunting permits, and the time for Utah residents to apply for the 2027 permits is coming up soon.

Utahns can begin submitting applications for the 2027 sportsman permits on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 8 a.m. MDT. Utah residents can apply for permits online, by calling or visiting the nearest Utah Division of Wildlife Resources office or by calling the hunt-drawing helpline at 855-UTDRAWS (855-883-7297). To be included in the permit drawing, you must submit your application by Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 11 p.m. MST. (But if you are calling a DWR office for assistance in submitting your application, keep in mind that the office closes at 5 p.m.) The deadline to withdraw an application is also Nov. 10 at 11 p.m. MST.

“If you draw a sportsman permit, you can hunt on almost every unit in Utah that’s open to hunting the species you drew a permit for,” DWR Administrative Services Assistant Chief Lindy Varney said. “Also, the season dates are much longer, so you’ll have more time to scout different places to harvest an animal. It’s truly the hunt of a lifetime.”

Utahns may apply for as many species as they’d like, but only one sportsman permit is offered for each of the following species:

• Bison

• Black bear

• Buck deer

• Buck pronghorn

• Bull elk

• Bull moose

• Desert bighorn sheep

• Mountain goat

• Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep

• Wild turkey (a two-bird permit)

There’s a non-refundable $10 application fee to apply for each species. If you successfully draw a permit, the permit fees range from $40 to $564, depending on the species. Visit the DWR website to see the cost of each permit.

Applicants cannot earn or use bonus points in the sportsman drawing, and only Utah residents may apply for sportsman permits. (Review state code for the Utah residency requirements.)

In order to apply for a sportsman permit, each species has different age restrictions. If you apply for any big game species, you must turn 12 years old by Dec. 31, 2027 and must be 12 years old before the season ends. To be eligible to apply for a Sportsman black bear permit, you must be 12 years old by Dec. 31, 2027. There are no age restrictions to apply for a turkey permit. A valid Utah hunting or combination license is also required to apply for any of the sportsman permits.

Application results will be available on Thursday, Nov. 19. You can also find the drawing results online or by calling 855-883-7297 (855-UTDRAWS).

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The Manti High School Music Department is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary by presenting CELEBRATE AMERICA: A patriotic concert honoring those who have served our nation.  The music department would also like to invite all local veterans to attend and be recognized.  WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 at 7:00 pm in the Snow College Jorgensen Concert Hall.

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A Perfect Ten
Jazz Combo Concert
November 10, 7:30pm
Eccles Center Jorgensen Concert Hall
Free Admission
Six + Four = A Perfect Ten! Join The Midnight Six and Four Is More for a lively evening of jazz filled with bold rhythms, smooth melodies, and energy that adds up to a great night of live music. Catch these Snow College groups on November 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the Eccles Center Jorgensen Concert Hall in Ephraim. Admission is free, so bring your friends and make it a perfect night out!

Romeo and Juliet
November 12 -14 & 19-21, 7:30pm
Saturday Matinees November 14 & 21, 2:00pm
Eccles Center Kim Christiston Theatre
Tickets available at www.snow.edu/theatre
Snow College Theatre presents Romeo and Juliet — Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy of two young lovers whose deaths become Heaven’s instrument of peace. As Friar Laurence reveals in the play’s final moments, through sorrow and sacrifice, God’s hand moves to end the bitter feud between the Montagues and Capulets. Out of tragedy reconciliation rises, as the families vow to honor Romeo and Juliet with golden statues and everlasting remembrance. A story of love, loss, and redemption that reminds us light can emerge even from the darkest grief.

Dvorak’s New World
Orchestra Concert
November 13, 7:30pm
Eccles Center Jorgensen Concert Hall
Tickets available at www.snow.edu/music
Set sail on a musical journey with Dvořák’s New World Symphony! Join the Orchestra of Central Utah and Snow College Orchestras, directed by Dr. Brent Smith, for an evening of soaring melodies, stirring rhythms, and the powerful sound of live orchestral music on November 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the Eccles Center Jorgensen Concert Hall in Ephraim.

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South Sevier High School is proud to present the new musical “All Shook Up”. This fun, fast paced musical is inspired by Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” and features the music of Elvis Presley. Set in the 1950’s, all kinds of crazy things happen when the roaming roustabout, Chad, breaks down in a small, quite town. The show runs Wednesday, November 11th through Saturday, November 14th & Monday, November 16th at 7:00 pm in the South Sevier High School Auditorium. Doors open at 6:30 pm.

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The Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Program uses gift-filled shoeboxes to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children ages 2 to 14 in need around the world in over 120 Countries and introduces them to the word of the Lord Jesus Christ. If you wish to participate prior to November 23, 2026 in this worthwhile program, contact the Richfield Bible Church at phone 435-896-5354 to obtain empty shoeboxes, and information packet. To view a video on the 2026 overview of the Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child Program click the link below.

https://video.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child-overview-2026/

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