Elk Farming and Elk Hunting Parks


Phone: (801) 538-7166
Fax: (801) 538-7126

The Utah Legislature joined many other states in 1997 by passing the Domesticated Elk Act and thereby creating a domestic elk industry in the state.  Listed below are sources that offer comprehensive information about elk farming in Utah.  If you need more information, contact the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food at (801) 538-7137.

Note: Most of the documents below are in Adobe Acrobat format, and can be read with the free Acrobat Viewer.  Click here to download a copy.

Utah Code and Administrative Rules Relating to Elk Ranching

• Elk Brand Inspection Requirements and Fees
• Approved Elk Farms and Hunting Parks in Utah
• Map of Elk Farms and Hunting Parks in Utah
• Elk Farming License Application
• Utah Elk Breeders Association
• North American Elk Breeders Association
• National Elk Breeders Association
• UDAF Official Inspection of Elk Farm Form
• Requirements for Importation of Elk Into Utah
• Utah Domesticated Elk Act
• Utah Elk Farming Regulations
• Ranch Reporting Form
• Calf Inventory Reporting Form
• Elk Death / Escape Notice
• Overview of Elk Ranching
• Seasonal Elk Target Weights
• Elk Facility Checklist (HTML)
• Elk Health Management Calendar (text)