What Antler Gathering Closure Means for Antelope Island

Antelope Island State Park

The Antelope Island Open Access Shed Hunt will be postponed until early May in response to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources’ (DWR) emergency closure/delay.

The original amendment, set by DWR, is due to concerns of extreme, prolonged cold and deep snow. This decision has closed antler gathering in 11 Northern Utah Counties until April 1.

Antelope Island’s delay will extend until early May so sensitive and stressed animals can recover from winter conditions. The new opening dates for Antelope Island’s Open Access Shed Hunt are Monday, May 8 (east side) and Tuesday, May 9 (west side).

For those of you wanting to gather shed antlers, there are still 18 counties in Utah where you can gather. Find out where by using the link below.

See you on the Island, and remember to always dress for changing weather.

Find Where You Can and Cannot Gather

Antler Sheds in the Snow (Utah DWR)

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