Elk Farming and Elk Hunting Parks
Bureau Chief
(801) 538-7166
(801) 538-7169 fax
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 Reader. Click here to download a copy.
General Information
- Overview of Elk Ranching
- Utah Elk Farming Regulations
- Elk Farming License Application
- Requirements for Importation of Elk Into Utah
- Animal Entry Permits
- Elk Brand Inspection Requirements and Fees
- Approved Elk Farms and Hunting Parks in Utah
- UDAF Official Inspection of Elk Farm Form
- Ranch Reporting Form
- Calf Inventory Reporting Form
- Elk Death / Escape Notice
- Elk Facility Checklist
- Elk Health Management Calendar
- Seasonal Elk Target Weights
Utah Code and Administrative Rules Relating to Elk Ranching
- Domesticated Elk Act (Utah Code Annotated: Title 4, Chapter 39)
- Domesticated Elk Hunting Parks (R58-20)
- Elk Farming (R58-18)
- Compliance Procedures (R58-19)