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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) Upon application, the division may issue a trial hunting authorization to an individual who:
(a) is 11 years old or older at the time of application;
(b) is eligible under state and federal law to possess a firearm and archery equipment; and
(c)(i) was born after 1965; and
(ii) has not completed a division approved hunter education course.
(2) Notwithstanding Section 23A-4-1001, an individual who obtains a trial hunting authorization under Subsection (1) may obtain:
(a) a hunting license under Section 23A-4-401, 23A-4-706, or 23A-4-707; or
(b) a hunting permit authorized by the Wildlife Board under Subsection (4).
(3) An individual who obtains a hunting license or permit with a trial hunting authorization under Subsection (2) may use the license or permit if the individual is:
(a) 12 years old or older; and
(b) accompanied, as defined in Subsection 23A-4-708(1), in the field while hunting by an individual who:
(i) is 21 years old or older;
(ii) is eligible under state and federal law to possess a firearm and archery equipment;
(iii) possesses a current Utah hunting or combination license;
(iv) has satisfied applicable hunter education requirements under this chapter; and
(v) possesses the written consent of the holder's parent or legal guardian, if accompanying a holder of a trial hunting authorization who is under 18 years old.
(4) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the Wildlife Board may make rules to:
(a) designate the types of hunting permits under Subsection (2) that may be obtained with a trial hunting authorization;
(b) establish the term of a trial hunting authorization;
(c) establish the number of years a person may obtain a trial hunting authorization;
(d) prescribe the number of individuals using a trial hunting authorization that an individual may accompany in the field under Subsection (3) at a single time;
(e) establish the application process for an individual to obtain a trial hunting authorization; and
(f) administer and enforce this section.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 23A. Wildlife Resources Act § 23A-4-701. Trial hunting authorization - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-23a-wildlife-resources-act/ut-code-sect-23a-4-701/
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