# Utah Hunting and Fishing

> Official Utah hunting and fishing license management and wildlife information app. (iPhone/iPad app by State of Utah Department of Technology Services.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/utah-hunting-and-fishing/id917790424 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [State of Utah Department of Technology Services](https://appshunter.io/developer/876542094)
- Category: Sports, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 56 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-10-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/utah-hunting-and-fishing/id917790424/reviews.md

## What is Utah Hunting and Fishing?

Utah Hunting and Fishing is the official application of the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. With the latest version of this convenient app on your mobile device, you can easily store your hunting and fishing licenses, e-tag your harvest with a digital permit, identify a variety of species, have education certificates at your fingertips, look up your hunt-drawing information and do so much more. This is a must-have app for anyone who hunts or fishes in Utah!


Features:

- Download your licenses — Store your whole family’s fishing, hunting or combination licenses on your phone!

- E-tag your harvest — Use the digital permit stored on your phone to tag a harvested animal. (Important: E-tagging is not yet available for all permit types. Please see the Utah Hunting and Fishing App webpage [https://wildlife.utah.gov/hunting-and-fishing-app.html] for details.)

- Store and carry education certificates — Keep the certificates from any education or orientation courses you’ve completed. (e.g., Hunter Education, antler gathering ethics course, archery ethics course, mussel-aware boater course and more).

- Receive in-app notifications — Be notified when using the app if any license, permit or certificate that you’re carrying on the app is ready to expire. 

- View hunt unit boundaries — Download your hunting permit to the app and then view the hunt boundary of the unit that matches your permit.

- Learn about upcoming events — Learn about upcoming wildlife-viewing events, hunting season dates, drawing application dates and public meetings.

- See shooting hours — View the legal hunting hours for any date on the calendar.

- Identify fish species — See detailed illustrations and descriptions of many Utah fish species.

- Identify upland game and waterfowl species — See detailed illustrations and descriptions of Utah's upland game and waterfowl species.

- The app also includes links that make it easy to:

- - Buy a license
- - View your hunt drawing history and drawing results
- - See Utah’s hunting and fishing regulations
- - Report a poacher
- - Find a Walk-in Access area

More features to come!

## Key features

- Digital license storage
- E-tagging of harvests
- Species identification
- Education certificate storage
- Hunt unit boundary viewing
- Event and season date notifications
- Shooting hours lookup

## What do users think of Utah Hunting and Fishing?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Convenient license storage
- 👍 Handy backup for licenses
- 👍 Good for keeping licenses safe
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Great resource
- 👍 Simplifies for the customer
- 👍 Valuable app
- 👍 Great layout
- 👍 Useful and handy
- 👍 Good info on events
- 👍 Great idea
- 👍 Can store HIP/WIA#
- 👍 Good for wildlife ID
- 👍 Great for kids' licenses

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes/deletes licenses
- 🐛 Licenses not downloading
- 🐛 Account not found
- 🐛 Inaccurate area boundaries
- 🐛 Poor UI/UX
- 🐛 Unusable
- 🐛 Difficult to log in
- 🐛 Doesn't listen to inputs
- 🐛 Map not working
- 🐛 Screens don't scroll
- 🐛 Back buttons misplaced
- 🐛 Old licenses not visible
- 🐛 Needs service to use
- 🐛 Glitchy app
- 🐛 Terrible UI
- 🐛 Data errors for licenses
- 🐛 Useless app
- 🐛 Links to website
- 🐛 Cartoonish wildlife pictures
- 🐛 App updates remove downloads
- 🐛 Cannot renew license
- 🐛 No way to take money

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Licenses deleted after update
- Licenses not downloading
- Account not found
- App crashes
- Map not working
- Screens don't scroll
- Back buttons misplaced
- Data errors for licenses
- Unknown error when downloading licenses
- App updates remove downloads
- App requires service to use
- Licenses disappear after download
- Login issues
- App doesn't listen to inputs
- Wildlife ID pictures are cartoonish

**Most requested features**

- Add Apple Wallet support
- Add Apple Watch app
- Add Shed Gathering Permit
- Add hunting/fishing guidebooks
- Add fishing report
- Add location finder/hunt planner
- Display local rules/regs
- Add zip-code search
- Include fish limits
- Notifications for drawing wins
- Videos on game care
- Link duck stamp/blue card
- Expand hunt drawings/hunts dates
- Add Golden Trout picture
- Add Yellowstone cutthroat picture
- Swipe right to previous page
- Update fish species/records
- Purchase licenses through app
- Push all info automatically
- Make app work without service
- Save licenses on app
- Add federal duck stamp link
- Add blue card link
- Add season dates and daily limits
- Add more critical information
- Access guidebooks natively
- Add more native features

## Recent user reviews (10 of 69)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/utah-hunting-and-fishing/id917790424/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Needs some improving

*2026-08-11, version 2.3.4*

It is difficult to use, the screen is not very usable, it is too small and you have to zoom in way too much. They charge you credit card fee when they should have an option for debit cards. I had to go through it four different times to finally get my fishing license. It needs to be more user-friendly. Plus, they ask for a shipping address when they don’t send the printed copy anymore either. Just stuff that they should fix. The final button is CANCEL and is the largest button, and the YES button to finalize the transaction is small. Poor design.

### 1/5 — Didn’t catch any fish

*2026-07-09, version 2.3.4*

Terrible app. I didn’t even catch a single fish. Doesn’t do as advertised 🙄

### 5/5 — 👍

*2026-06-23, version 2.3.4*

👍

### 1/5 — Just doesn’t work

*2025-12-30, version 2.3.4*

I’m able to get online with my information, but apparently I can’t be found on the app even though the Ut DWR has all of my personal information. Tried deleting and reinstalling the app. Still no luck. Useless app

### 1/5 — Terrible product, nearly unusable

*2025-12-01, version 2.3.4*

All products made by Utah DWR are terrible. The UI/UX are some of the worst found on the internet and App Store. Not sure if they’ve ever met a designer, let alone heard of one. These products are nearly unusable and the systems are built to take your money. Unfortunately, there’s not an alternative because it’s the government.

### 2/5 — Not Even Close to Good

*2025-09-25, version 2.3.3*

This app needs serious work. It will not pull accurate info from the DNR site. I cannot load my license or my Hunter Edication number. DNR added info to my account and it shows online but not in the app. The area boundaries are also inaccurate for some hunting areas. Can’t trust the app. Not sure why I keep it downloaded. Paper licenses, tags, and hunter ed cards work better.

### 2/5 — What’s the point

*2025-08-30, version 2.3.3*

Just a place to “save” your license on your “smart phone”. The one takes photos, screenshots, etc. With countless ways to store and organize said photos, screenshots, etc. of things like licenses. But I can’t renew a license from the app. Really? So taxes were utilized to make an app that has no way of taking money. Efficiency in action.

### 2/5 — Alright

*2025-07-21, version 2.3.3*

It’s ok, it could
Use a lot of work though

### 1/5 — Download app

*2024-09-23, version 2.3.2*

I have my education certificate and licenses but I can’t get it because of app failure to download when I need it. Especially when game warden requests it, I had to go get reception then pull up AppStore to get it again.

### 5/5 — It’s great!

*2024-09-20, version 2.3.2*

I think the people complaining haven’t hunted in  a lot of other places and tried using a larger variety apps and resources from other agencies. It saves all your licenses, education, tags, and points you in the right direction for pertinent information.

## Frequently asked questions about Utah Hunting and Fishing

### What does the Utah Hunting and Fishing app do?

This official application allows users to store their hunting and fishing licenses digitally, e-tag harvested animals, identify various species, and access important information like hunt drawing details and upcoming events. It serves as a comprehensive tool for outdoor enthusiasts in Utah.

### What are the key features of the Utah Hunting and Fishing app?

Key features include downloading and storing hunting and fishing licenses, e-tagging harvested animals with a digital permit, storing education certificates, receiving expiration notifications, viewing hunt unit boundaries, and learning about upcoming events and regulations. It also offers species identification for fish, upland game, and waterfowl.

### Is the Utah Hunting and Fishing app free to use?

Yes, the Utah Hunting and Fishing app is free to download and use. There are no associated costs for accessing its features, which include license management, e-tagging, species identification, and event information.

### What information can I find about hunting and fishing regulations?

The app provides easy access to Utah's hunting and fishing regulations, ensuring users are informed about legal requirements. It also includes links to buy licenses, view hunt drawing history and results, report poaching, and find Walk-in Access areas.

### Can I e-tag any animal I harvest with this app?

The app allows for e-tagging of harvested animals using a digital permit stored on your phone. However, it's important to note that e-tagging is not yet available for all permit types. Users should refer to the Utah Hunting and Fishing App webpage for specific details on supported permit types.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3.4 — 2025-11-19

This release delivers key enhancements to user experience, offline functionality, and data reliability, along with several UI and performance improvements.

Version Management & Updates
 - The app now checks for new versions on startup and notifies users when an update is available.
 - Build number is now displayed alongside the version number in the Help section.

E-Tagging Enhancements
 - Added support for location and up to four photos in E-Tag submissions.
 - Introduced a license upgrade process to fetch the latest license data.
 - License barcode format updated

UI / UX Updates

 - Added subtle style and color refinements across the app.
 - Updated app icon and splash screen.

Performance & System Updates

 - GPS Location API updated.
 - "Deleted" Notifications now automatically purged after 200 days.
 - Added "Date Added" metadata to saved licenses for future functionality.

### 2.3.3 — 2025-05-27

Updated Hunt Hours

### 2.3.2 — 2024-04-30

New Offline Guidebook feature. Users can navigate to the Hunting or Fishing section of the app and select guidebooks to download for offline use. When a new version of a guidebook is available, the user will receive a notification in the app and be able to update the downloaded guidebook.

### 2.3.1 — 2023-05-31

- E-tag your harvest
- Store and carry education certificates
- Receive in-app notifications

### 1.0.14 — 2022-01-25

-Updated hunt hours

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