Rut phase dates by species and region for the 2026 season. Dates are typical windows based on latitude and historical patterns. Weather and pressure shift them year to year.
Statewide timing.
| Region | Pre-Rut | Seeking | Peak Rut | Post-Rut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | Oct 28 – Nov 8 | Nov 8 – Nov 15 | Nov 15 – Nov 25 | Nov 25 – Dec 5 |
Broken out by region. Timing differs by several days across the state, so check yours below.
| Region | Pre-Rut | Seeking | Peak Rut | Post-Rut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain (N UT) | Oct 25 – Nov 15 | Nov 15 – Nov 25 | Nov 25 – Dec 10 | Dec 10 – Dec 28 |
| Desert (S UT) | Nov 5 – Nov 22 | Nov 22 – Dec 2 | Dec 2 – Dec 18 | Dec 18 – Jan 5 |
Statewide timing.
| Region | Pre-Rut | Bugling | Post-Rut |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | Aug 26 – Sep 6 | Sep 6 – Sep 24 | Sep 24 – Oct 8 |
Statewide timing.
| Region | Pre-Rut | Seeking | Peak Rut | Post-Rut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uinta Mountains | Sep 15 – Sep 28 | Sep 28 – Oct 8 | Oct 8 – Oct 22 | Oct 22 – Nov 5 |
Statewide timing.
| Region | Pre-Rut | Seeking | Peak Rut | Post-Rut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | Nov 8 – Nov 20 | Nov 20 – Nov 28 | Nov 28 – Dec 10 | Dec 10 – Dec 22 |
Statewide timing.
| Region | Pre-Rut | Seeking | Peak Rut | Post-Rut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | Aug 28 – Sep 10 | Sep 10 – Sep 20 | Sep 20 – Oct 1 | Oct 1 – Oct 15 |