Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Natural Resources
Title R657 - Wildlife Resources
Rule R657-5 - Taking Big Game
Section R657-5-9 - Handguns
Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 657-5-9
Current through Bulletin 2024-18, September 15, 2024
(1) A handgun used to take big game may not have an attachment capable of electronic function, other than illuminated reticles.
(2) A handgun may be used to take deer and pronghorn, provided the handgun:
(a) is a
minimum of .24 caliber;
(b) fires a
centerfire cartridge with an expanding bullet; and
(c) develops 500 foot-pounds of energy at the
muzzle.
(3) A handgun may be used to take elk, moose, bison, bighorn sheep, and Rocky Mountain goat, provided the handgun:
(a) is a minimum of .24
caliber;
(b) fires a centerfire
cartridge with an expanding bullet; and
(c) develops 500 foot-pounds of energy at 100
yards.
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