Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Natural Resources
Title R657 - Wildlife Resources
Rule R657-53 - Amphibian and Reptile Collection, Importation, Transportation, and Possession
Section R657-53-10 - Collection Permits and Certificates of Registration; Prohibited Collection Methods
Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 657-53-10
Current through Bulletin 2024-18, September 15, 2024
(1)
(a) Collection permits authorize continued
possession of an individual animal after it has been reduced to possession and
removed from the wild, subject to the limitations identified in this
rule.
(b) In lieu of a collection
permit, a person must obtain a certificate of registration to collect, possess,
import, or propagate certain venomous reptiles that are native to Utah,
pursuant to
R657-53-12.
(2) A person may collect amphibians and reptiles having an Unlimited daily collection limit without acquiring a wildlife document from the division.
(3)
(a) A
person may collect amphibians and reptiles having an Expanded daily collection
limit after successfully completing the Reptile and Amphibian education course,
so long as that person satisfies all the mandatory reporting requirements
established in
R657-53-19.
(b) A collection permit is needed to collect
amphibians or reptiles having an Expanded daily collection limit.
(4)
(a) A person may collect amphibians and
reptiles having a Standard or Limited daily collection limit after:
(i) successfully completing the Reptile and
Amphibian education course; and
(ii) acquiring a collection permit or
certificate of registration from the division.
(b) A person may not collect amphibians or
reptiles having a Standard or Limited daily collection limit if they have
failed to complete mandatory reporting required in
R657-53-19 under their current collection permit.
(5) A person may only collect amphibians and reptiles having a Zero daily collection limit after receiving a variance from the Wildlife Board.
(6) Collection methods.
(a) Amphibians and reptiles may not
be collected using any method prohibited in this rule and the proclamations of
the Wildlife Board except as provided by a variance or the Wildlife
Board.
(b) The following tools or
methods may be utilized in collecting amphibians or reptiles pursuant to this
rule:
(i) dip nets less than 24 inches in
diameter;
(ii) snake sticks,
including hooks, tongs, or grabbers;
(iii) lizard nooses;
(iv) use of a firearm considered a legal
weapon under R657-5, so long as the individual has satisfied Hunter Safety
requirements in the State of Utah; or
(v) capture-by-hand.
(c) Amphibians and reptiles may only be
collected within boundaries established in the guidebook for amphibians and
reptiles.
(d) The destruction of
habitats such as breaking apart of rocks, logs or other shelters in or under
which amphibians or reptiles may be found is prohibited.
(e) Any logs, rocks, or other objects turned
over or moved must be replaced in their original position.
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