Peak rut dates in Utah.
Utah is mule deer country — the rut peaks November 10–22 across the state. Whitetail populations are not established here.
Rut phases by zone
Peak Breeding column is highlighted — that’s when most does are in estrus.
| Zone | Pre-rut | Peak Breeding | Post-rut | Late Rut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide Mule Deer | Oct 28 – Nov 9 | Nov 10 – Nov 22 | Nov 23 – Dec 6 | Dec 11 – Dec 24 |
Statewide Mule Deer
What drives the rut here
Utah's deer rut refers to mule deer; whitetail are not native or established. Mule deer peak conception runs in the second half of November across the state's mountains, desert, and plateau habitat. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources publishes annual deer-program data and refines rut windows through biologist field observations and harvest reporting.
Data sourced from Utah Division of Wildlife Resources mule deer program reports. Whitetail are not native or established in Utah.
Utah Division of Wildlife ResourcesAlways verify with the official agency before basing planning decisions on this page. Peak windows shift year to year.
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