Utah bison draw odds, 2025
15 hunts, 23,373 applications and 129 permits in the 2025 draw. Pick a hunt for odds at every bonus point level, or use the points tool to see every bison hunt at your point level.
Best resident odds
- Henry Mtns Bison (cow Only), any legal weapon1 in 12.8
- Book Cliffs, Little Creek/South Bison (cow Only), any legal weapon1 in 13.4
- Henry Mtns Bison (cow Only), any legal weapon1 in 13.7
- Book Cliffs, Little Creek/South Bison (hunter’s Choice), archery1 in 25.0
- Book Cliffs, Bitter Creek Bison (hunter’s Choice), archery1 in 34.4
- Book Cliffs, Little Creek/South Bison (hunter’s Choice), any legal weapon1 in 52.9
- Book Cliffs, Bitter Creek Bison (cow Only), any legal weapon1 in 65.5
- Book Cliffs, Little Creek/South Bison (hunter’s Choice), any legal weapon1 in 86.0
Toughest resident odds
- Antelope Island Bison (hunter’s Choice), any legal weapon1 in 1,624.5
- Henry Mtns Bison (hunter’s Choice), any legal weapon1 in 1,241.0
- Henry Mtns Bison (hunter’s Choice), any legal weapon1 in 352.2
- Henry Mtns Bison (hunter’s Choice), any legal weapon1 in 220.2
- Book Cliffs, Bitter Creek Bison (hunter’s Choice), any legal weapon1 in 181.4
- Book Cliffs, Bitter Creek Bison (hunter’s Choice), any legal weapon1 in 140.4
- Henry Mtns Bison (hunter’s Choice), archery1 in 92.3
- Book Cliffs, Little Creek/South Bison (hunter’s Choice), any legal weapon1 in 86.0
Most points for a sure draw
- Book Cliffs, Bitter Creek Bison (hunter’s Choice), any legal weapon28 pts
- Henry Mtns Bison (hunter’s Choice), any legal weapon28 pts
- Book Cliffs, Bitter Creek Bison (hunter’s Choice), any legal weapon27 pts
- Book Cliffs, Little Creek/South Bison (hunter’s Choice), any legal weapon27 pts
- Henry Mtns Bison (hunter’s Choice), any legal weapon27 pts
- Book Cliffs, Little Creek/South Bison (hunter’s Choice), any legal weapon26 pts
- Book Cliffs, Bitter Creek Bison (hunter’s Choice), archery24 pts
- Book Cliffs, Little Creek/South Bison (hunter’s Choice), archery23 pts
Fastest point creep (residents)
- Book Cliffs, Little Creek/South Bison (hunter’s Choice), any legal weapon+5.0 pts/yr
- Book Cliffs, Little Creek/South Bison (cow Only), any legal weapon+3.5 pts/yr
- Henry Mtns Bison (hunter’s Choice), any legal weapon+2.0 pts/yr
- Book Cliffs, Little Creek/South Bison (hunter’s Choice), archery+1.5 pts/yr
- Book Cliffs, Little Creek/South Bison (hunter’s Choice), any legal weapon+1.5 pts/yr
- Henry Mtns Bison (cow Only), any legal weapon+1.5 pts/yr
- Henry Mtns Bison (hunter’s Choice), any legal weapon+1.0 pts/yr
- Henry Mtns Bison (hunter’s Choice), any legal weapon+1.0 pts/yr
Most applicants
- Henry Mtns Bison (hunter’s Choice), any legal weapon4,964
- Antelope Island Bison (hunter’s Choice), any legal weapon3,249
- Henry Mtns Bison (hunter’s Choice), any legal weapon1,761
- Henry Mtns Bison (hunter’s Choice), any legal weapon1,101
- Book Cliffs, Bitter Creek Bison (hunter’s Choice), any legal weapon907
- Book Cliffs, Bitter Creek Bison (hunter’s Choice), any legal weapon702
- Book Cliffs, Little Creek/South Bison (hunter’s Choice), any legal weapon430
- Henry Mtns Bison (cow Only), any legal weapon384
All bison hunts
| Hunt | Resident applicants | Resident permits | Resident odds | Sure draw at | Nonresident permits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope IslandBison (hunter’s Choice) · Any legal weapon · BI6500 | 3,249 | 2 | 1 in 1,624.5 | — | 0 |
| Book Cliffs, Bitter CreekBison (hunter’s Choice) · Archery · BI6532 | 172 | 5 | 1 in 34.4 | 24 | 0 |
| Book Cliffs, Bitter CreekBison (hunter’s Choice) · Any legal weapon · BI6534 | 907 | 5 | 1 in 181.4 | 28 | 0 |
| Book Cliffs, Bitter CreekBison (hunter’s Choice) · Any legal weapon · BI6535 | 702 | 5 | 1 in 140.4 | 27 | 0 |
| Book Cliffs, Bitter CreekBison (cow Only) · Any legal weapon · BI6536 | 131 | 2 | 1 in 65.5 | — | 0 |
| Book Cliffs, Little Creek/SouthBison (hunter’s Choice) · Archery · BI6528 | 125 | 5 | 1 in 25.0 | 23 | 0 |
| Book Cliffs, Little Creek/SouthBison (cow Only) · Any legal weapon · BI6529 | 107 | 8 | 1 in 13.4 | 16 | 0 |
| Book Cliffs, Little Creek/SouthBison (hunter’s Choice) · Any legal weapon · BI6531 | 370 | 7 | 1 in 52.9 | 26 | 0 |
| Book Cliffs, Little Creek/SouthBison (hunter’s Choice) · Any legal weapon · BI6537 | 430 | 5 | 1 in 86.0 | 27 | 5 |
| Henry MtnsBison (hunter’s Choice) · Any legal weapon · BI6503 | 4,964 | 4 | 1 in 1,241.0 | — | 2 |
| Henry MtnsBison (hunter’s Choice) · Any legal weapon · BI6504 | 1,761 | 5 | 1 in 352.2 | 27 | 2 |
| Henry MtnsBison (cow Only) · Any legal weapon · BI6505 | 343 | 25 | 1 in 13.7 | 20 | 3 |
| Henry MtnsBison (cow Only) · Any legal weapon · BI6506 | 384 | 30 | 1 in 12.8 | 18 | 0 |
| Henry MtnsBison (hunter’s Choice) · Archery · BI6509 | 369 | 4 | 1 in 92.3 | 21 | 0 |
| Henry MtnsBison (hunter’s Choice) · Any legal weapon · BI6516 | 1,101 | 5 | 1 in 220.2 | 28 | 0 |