<p>Want a shot at hunting some of the biggest public land elk in the country? </p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we break down what Utah elk tags cost, how the draw works for nonresidents, and where both limited entry and OTC tags fit into a long range elk strategy.</p><p><br></p><p>We walk through the nonresident math on the 365 day hunting license, general, spike only, any bull, and limited entry tag prices, and why Utah’s cheap bonus points become a bargain once you’re already buying the license. Then I break down Utah’s hybrid bonus point system for limited entry elk, how the resident/nonresident split works, and why Utah’s age class management creates some of the best public land bull potential in the country—up into the 340–380+ range in top units like Beaver, Boulder, and Pahvant.</p><p><br></p><p>What we cover in this episode:</p><p>• 365 day license hacks and point stacking</p><p>• How Utah’s hybrid elk draw works</p><p>• Best limited entry elk units for nonresidents</p><p>• When to chase top tier vs “second tier” tags</p><p>• Using OTC spike and any bull hunts while building points</p><p><br></p><p>If this episode helps you sort out where Utah elk belongs in your Western plan, subscribe to the podcast and follow @getdrawnwest on Instagram so you don’t miss the rest of the Utah application series!</p><p><br></p><p>Stay Ahead of Hunting Season with the Drawn West Newsletter.</p><p>Get practical emails on deadlines, draw strategy, new episodes, and giveaway updates.</p><p>Join Here: <a href="https://www.getdrawnwest.com/newsletter">https://www.getdrawnwest.com/newsletter</a></p><p>Looking for more content from Drawn West? Check out our latestarticle!<br><a href="https://www.getdrawnwest.com/application-guides/2026-utah-mule-deer-application-guide">[UtahMule Deer Application Guide]</a></p><p><strong>FREE Gear Checklist:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.getdrawnwest.com/gear">https://www.getdrawnwest.com/gear</a></p><p><strong>Connect with Brian Krebs</strong><br><a href="https://linktr.ee/getdrawnwest">https://linktr.ee/getdrawnwest</a> </p><p>Have Questions or Comments? Send an email to [email protected]!<br><strong>Sponsorsand Discounts:</strong><br><strong></strong>GOHUNTInsider - $50 Gear Shop Credit with code DRAWNWEST <br><a href="https://alnk.to/g3aa8L4">https://alnk.to/g3aa8L4</a><br>GOHUNT GearShop – 10% off most items with code DRAWNWEST <a href="https://alnk.to/e75Pm4u">https://alnk.to/e75Pm4u</a><br>Save10% onMaverick Hunting Blinds &amp; Accessories with code DRAWNWEST <a href="https://maverickhunting.com/?ref=getdrawnwest">https://maverickhunting.com/?ref=getdrawnwest</a><br></p><p>00:00 – Why Utah elk is so underrated fornonresidents</p><p>01:40 – 2026 Utah elk deadlines and basic rules</p><p>03:15 – Nonresident license, tag costs, and 365‑daylicense math</p><p>06:30 – Limited entry vs general elk, weapon types,and season breakdown</p><p>09:00 – How Utah’s hybrid bonus point draw works forelk</p><p>13:00 – Why Utah elk quality is so high (age classand herd management)</p><p>17:30 – Top‑end limited entry units: Beaver, Boulder,Pahvant, San Juan</p><p>23:30 – Draw odds, long‑term odds modeling, andauction tag values</p><p>30:30 – How to build a long‑term Utah elk strategy bypoint level</p><p>37:30 – OTC spike‑only and any‑bull elk tags andwhere they fit</p><p>43:00 – Key 2026 dates and how to stay on top of Utahelk applications</p><p></p><p><br></p>