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Changes to this year's turkey hunt require hunters to buy a regular hunting license and mail in applications will not be accepted.

Turkey hunters will need regular license before applying for permit
By Bob Bahlmann
11-28-07

SALT LAKE CITY—Turkey hunting is gaining popularity in Utah and those wishing to participate need to be aware of a couple of changes for the 2008 season.
The first change requires all applicants for turkey permits to purchase a hunting license before applying.
“This change is important to the future of the state’s wildlife,” says Jim Karpowitz, director of the DWR. “As costs continue to rise, the requirement that hunters buy a license will provide us the revenue we need to continue managing wild turkeys and other wildlife into the future.”
Karpowitz has some advice for you as you decide which license to buy: the hunting license, which costs $26 for residents, or the combination license, which costs $30. “I’d encourage you to buy the combination license,” he says. “It costs $4 more than a hunting license, but it also allows you to fish.”
Turkey hunters are required to have both their hunting license and turkey permit in their possession while hunting. Hunting and combination licenses are available at www.wildlife.utah.gov. You can also obtain one from DWR offices and more than 350 hunting license agents across Utah.
The second change is that no mail in applications will be accepted for the 2008 turkey hunts. You can apply for a permit on the Division of Wildlife web site starting Nov. 28. Your application must be received through the Web site no later than 11 p.m. on Dec. 26 to be entered in the draw for permits.
If you’re not comfortable applying on the Internet, you can also apply over-the-phone. To apply over-the-phone, you must call (801) 538-4700 no later than 5 p.m. on Dec. 26. Results of the 2008 Wild Turkey Draw will be posted by Jan. 31, 2008.
Karpowitz also reminds you that the cost for a wild turkey hunting permit has dropped by $5. Wild turkey permits now cost $35 for residents and $95 for nonresidents.