Planning to archery hunt in 2026? How to prevent injuries and prepare for a safe, successful hunt

Planning to archery hunt in 2026? How to prevent injuries and prepare for a safe, successful hunt

Division of Wildlife Resources press release UTAH — The 2026 general-season buck deer archery hunt and the general spike and any-bull elk archery hunts are the first big game hunts of Utah’s fall season, and they begin Saturday, Aug. 15. If you will be archery hunting this fall, there are several ways you can prepare for the hunt and stay safe while out in the field. While archery hunting doesn’t involve firearms, it does present some unique ris…