And Utah says, Hold my Beer!

[Addicting]

I can't imagine the prices when my kids grow up.

This is my concern as well. We get them hooked into this lifestyle raising them. But unless they move west to change residency when they turn 18, they are not going to be able to afford to keep it up.

The other side of that coin is a most all moving west are already priced out of housing.

 

[brymoore]

This is my concern as well. We get them hooked into this lifestyle raising them. But unless they move west to change residency when they turn 18, they are not going to be able to afford to keep it up.

The other side of that coin is a most all moving west are already priced out of housing.

I had previously told my sons not to buy points in UT. The apply for everything species idea kills draw odds. The new price proposal solidifies the idea.

 

[Whiskey Freak]

I may be in the minority but as a Utah resident I don’t like gouging nonresidents. They shouldn’t be allowed to raise the price more than 10% at a time. I’d pay more as a resident.

 

[QuazyQuinton]

Can someone who understands this better than me explain the actual status of the bill? Has it passed, or is it still in process? If passed, will these prices be in effect for 2026? I understand the hand-wringing, but I'd like to make my decision with facts.

QQ

 

[Wildabeest]

Can someone who understands this better than me explain the actual status of the bill? Has it passed, or is it still in process? If passed, will these prices be in effect for 2026? I understand the hand-wringing, but I'd like to make my decision with facts.

QQ

It’s buried in the general appropriations bill (SB0008). Has been passed by both chambers and was sent to the governor yesterday. It’s awaiting his signature.

SB0008

le.utah.gov

The comparative table the OP included is not in the bill. Just the new fee amounts.

 

[QuazyQuinton]

It’s buried in the general appropriations bill (SB0008). Has been passed by both chambers and was sent to the governor yesterday. It’s awaiting his signature.

SB0008

le.utah.gov

The comparative table the OP included is not in the bill. Just the new fee amounts.

Very helpful, thank you. So this goes into effect for 2026? And someone mentioned above that this allows them to raise the fees to those levels, but that they wouldn't necessarily be required to. Is there any chance they don't immediately raise them that high?

QQ

 

[Wildabeest]

Very helpful, thank you. So this goes into effect for 2026? And someone mentioned above that this allows them to raise the fees to those levels, but that they wouldn't necessarily be required to. Is there any chance they don't immediately raise them that high?

QQ

Yes, it’s the budget for Jul 2025 - Jun 2026, so would be applicable to 2026 hunting season. I’m not sure whether these are set fees or not to exceed.