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. For further information, contact Phil Crowther at (435) 994-4553.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Approved Elk Farms and Hunting Parks in Utah
- Overview of Elk Ranching
- Elk Facility Checklist
- Elk Health Management Calendar
- Seasonal Elk Target Weights
IMPORTATION INTO UTAH
Importation of captive elk and reindeer into Utah is a three-step process. For more information on each step and the applicable forms, please click on the steps below.
1. Pre-Approval (Initial Application)
2. Health Testing
3. Final Approval (import permit and CVI)
ELK PRODUCER FORMS
- UDAF Elk License Application (Hunting Park, Elk Farm, Zoo)
- UDAF Official Inspection of Elk Farm Form
- Utah Elk RFID Tag Order Form
- Hunting Permit Order/Refund form
- Ranch Reporting Form
- Calf Inventory Reporting Form
- Elk Transportation Form
- Elk Death / Escape Notice
- Elk Brand Inspection
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)
