Durst Mountain CWMU Buck Deer

2024 Hunt Info

Please carefully read the hunt details and rules and review the FAQ.

If you are a Utah resident, you can obtain a Durst Mountain CWMU buck deer permit by applying for it 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 questions in addition to the hunt details and the hunting rules, refer to the FAQ section on this page. For any additional questions, use the form below to contact the operator. The Durst Mountain CWMU does not have private tags to sell to residents or non-residents. Please do not inquire about private tags, landowner tags, trespass fees, etc.

Hunt Details

• Ranch Access: access to the ranch will be coordinated with the operator before your hunt

• Meeting Location: Taggart’s Grill

  • 1105 Taggart Ln, Morgan, UT 84050

• Hunt Dates: Tuesday, October 29, 2024 — Saturday, November 2, 2024.

  • These are the only dates available for the buck deer hunt.

    • Hunters should plan to arrive early on Tuesday, October 29, 2024.

    • The hunt ends after the evening hunt on Saturday, November 2, 2024.

• Hunt is non-guided.

• Lodging/food/guide service/packing service are not available.

• Guest Policy

  • One guest per hunter/permit holder is allowed on the ranch. 

  • Guest cannot have their own vehicle. 

  • Guest must stay with the hunter at all times.

  • You can have multiple guests throughout your hunt, but only one guest is allowed with the hunter on the ranch. 

• We want hunters to be happy with the deer hunt on the property. Durst Mountain is a great place for deer. That said, our average scores on the buck deer are from 120-160 B&C. There is potential to harvest larger deer, but we want to be upfront and transparent on the averages. We provide this information because we want hunters to make an informed decision when applying for the Durst Mountain CWMU buck deer hunt.

• The more you can hike and be mobile, the higher your chances are of harvesting a mature buck deer and seeing more deer.

• To ensure a quality hunting experience for all public hunters, all scheduling and inquiring must be done through the Durst Mountain CWMU Operator. Individual guides are NOT permitted to schedule hunts or deviate from this hunt information.

• Our goal is to provide you with a quality hunting experience. Your job is to enjoy the experience and conduct yourself so that all other guests have a quality experience.

• If you draw out for this hunt, you will be contacted by the Durst Mountain 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 middle of June).

Hunting Rules

• Safety comes first; anyone acting careless or inconsiderate will be removed from the Durst Mountain CWMU. 

• 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 only one animal, of which they have a permit. Once you hit an animal and/or draw blood, that is your animal. If you wound, you cannot shoot another animal. Please be aware of your animal and its surroundings, know your rifle, and pick your shots carefully.

  • All game laws must be strictly complied with, including but not limited to tagging animals, care of meat, hunting from roads or vehicles, etc. All hunters must abide by Utah state laws regarding wildlife. Click HERE for Utah Wildlife Laws

  • All hunters and guests must always wear a hunter-orange hat and vest while hunting.

  • Most other wildlife species found on the CWMU 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, grouse, and waterfowl.

  • Hunters may only hunt for, shoot from, and shoot an animal within the boundaries of the CWMU.

  • No pre-season scouting.

  • Weapons allowed: any legal weapon.

  • Follow basic gun safety:

    • Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.

    • No ammunition in the rifle chamber until ready to shoot (do not hike, drive, etc., with ammunition in the chamber)

    • Do not rely on the gun’s safety.

    • Be sure of your target, your line of fire, and what lies beyond your target. 

• Vehicles/Driving & Roads etc

  • Horses are allowed.

  • ATVs and side-by-sides are allowed. They must stay on main roads and well-established two tracks.

  • No snowmobiles

  • We require a 4x4 vehicle with good off-road tires. You should also bring tire chains, a shovel, extra clothes, food, a flashlight, a sleeping bag, etc., should you become stuck or break down.

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

  • Do not abandon your vehicles if you become stuck or break down.

  • All gates must remain ‘as they were’ when you approach 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 and cautiously.

  • Care must be taken to avoid damage to Ranch roads! During extreme weather, some of the roads will be closed (for safety reasons)

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

• Camping/Campsite & Guide services

  • No camping on the CWMU

  • Hunters will access the ranch each morning they decide to hunt.

  • No alcoholic beverages. Anyone exhibiting signs of consumption of alcohol will forfeit their opportunity to hunt on Durst Mountain again.

  • No open campfires and smoking.

  • No littering; hunters must remove all their casings, cans, trash, and debris from the premises.

  • Lodging/food/guide service/packing service are not available

• Guest Policy

  • One guest per hunter/permit holder is allowed on the ranch. 

  • Guest cannot have their own vehicle. 

  • Guest must stay with the hunter at all times.

  • You can have multiple guests throughout your hunt, but only one guest is allowed with the hunter on the ranch. 

• The Ranch

  • State laws protect livestock on the CWMU. Do not harm, harass, or shoot livestock. 

  • No other outdoor recreational activities are offered on the property during the hunts. 

  • No fishing on ponds or streams.

  • Respect the property and employees.

  • Shed antlers are considered the property of the CWMU. Hunter and guest(s) cannot pick up, remove, or take any shed antlers from the ranch.

  • Hunters and guests are responsible for familiarizing themselves with and understanding the CWMU’s boundaries. 

  • Durst Mountain reserves the right to restrict access to certain portions of the ranch to maintain the safety and integrity of the hunts.

  • Access to the cooperative wildlife management unit does not include or permit access to adjoining private land.

• Any violation of any of these rules may result in the removal of the violator(s) from the property.