Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Natural Resources
Title R657 - Wildlife Resources
Rule R657-4 - Possession and Release of Pen-reared Gamebirds
Section R657-4-9 - Unlawful Release of Pen-reared Gamebirds
Current through Bulletin 2024-18, September 15, 2024
(1) Except as provided in Section R657-4-17, it is unlawful to release or abandon any live pen-reared gamebird without first obtaining written authorization from the Division in the form of a High Volume Pen-reared Gamebird Release Wildlife Document, Commercial Hunting Areas Wildlife Document, or written prior approval of the Division director or regional supervisor.
(2) The director of the Division may authorize the destruction of any escaped pen-reared gamebirds that may impact wildlife.
(3) A person may not restrict a pen-reared gamebird's ability to fly or run during hunting activities in any manner other than dizzying, tucking heads under wings before release or through the use of release mechanisms such as bird launchers and kick cages.
