UT · Waterfowl
Ruddy Duck in Utah hunting regulations.
Hunting regulations change. The information on this page reflects what we know about species presence and hunt availability based on state agency listings. For current season dates, bag limits, weapon restrictions, tag requirements, and reporting obligations, verify directly with Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. You are responsible for confirming current regulations before hunting.
What we know
Ruddy Duck is general season in Utah. Utah Division of Wildlife Resources sets season dates, bag limits, and weapon restrictions. Verify with the agency before hunting — Bield Hunt does not yet ship those specifics.
About the species
Ruddy ducks are small (15-18 ounce) stiff-tailed diving ducks that breed across the Western prairies and winter on coastal bays and freshwater wetlands across most of the US. Drakes in breeding plumage display chestnut bodies and bright blue bills. They're an unusual duck — they walk poorly on land and dive readily, making them more like a small grebe in habits than other ducks.
Bag limits include ruddies in the aggregate duck bag. They're not a primary waterfowl target; they decoy poorly and often run on the water rather than fly when pressured.
Other waterfowl in Utah
Pattern ruddy duck in Utah.
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