Utah Code Title 23A. Wildlife Resources Act § 23A-4-708. Children accompanied by adults while hunting with weapon

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Accompanied” means at a distance within which visual and verbal communication is maintained for the purposes of advising and assisting.

(b)(i) “Electronic device” means a mechanism powered by electricity that allows communication between two or more people.

(ii) “Electronic device” includes a mobile telephone or two-way radio.

(c) “Verbal communication” means the conveyance of information through speech that does not involve an electronic device.

(2) A person younger than 14 years old who is hunting with a weapon shall be accompanied by:

(a) the person's parent or legal guardian; or

(b) a responsible person who is at least 21 years old and who is approved by the person's parent or guardian.

(3) A person younger than 16 years old who is hunting big game with a weapon shall be accompanied by:

(a) the person's parent or legal guardian; or

(b) a responsible person who is at least 21 years old and who is approved by the person's parent or guardian.

(4) A person who is at least 14 years old but younger than 16 years old shall be accompanied by a person who is at least 21 years old while hunting wildlife, other than big game, with a weapon.

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