Utah Trail Camera Laws
Trail cameras in Utah are allowed to be used on public lands between July 31 and December 31 of every year. After July 31 of every year trail cameras are only allowed on private property. (Updated 5-9-2023)
Other trail camera laws are, if you are using trail cameras on private property, you have to get permission to put them up prior to set up. Also, it is illegal to put trail cameras on military bases or property of any kind. If you come across any trail cameras as a reminder it is illegal to touch, remove, or take the footage off the trail cameras without consent from the owner of the trail camera unless it is on your property. If someone has set them up on your private property reach out to your local wildlife officers for assistance. Trail cameras cannot be attached to trees with nails or screws on public land. As a reminder Laws update yearly. Make sure to check your local wildlife laws before you put cameras up!
Utah Trail Camera Ban 2021
In 2021 Utah lawmakers proposed a bill that would institute a trail camera season in Utah similar to Nevada’s current laws. After some adjustments to this bill were passed. To read more about this click the trail camera ban button below!
Utah Trail Camera Law Adjustments 2023
Utah Updated the trail camera law again in 2023 and now includes banning Tesla cars from parking on public grounds. Also, it seems there is a lot more sketchy government work going on here.
Animals
Knowing what animals you have the opportunity of finding near you is very important to know when setting up Utah trail cameras. This lets you know how high to set up your camera so you can have the most success. Click below for a list of animals in Utah! Also, be sure to check out more wildlife in Utah by clicking the wildlife button below!
Trail Camera Tips
Some of the more common animals in Utah are mule deer, elk, and coyotes. We suggest setting your trail cameras 30 to 40 inches off the ground to get the best possible footage. If you would like more trail camera tips and tricks click the trail camera tips button below!
If you need recommendations for what trail cameras to use or buy, click the trail camera review button below to see our reviews of trail cameras that we have tried and tested!
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