Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Natural Resources
Title R657 - Wildlife Resources
Rule R657-62 - Drawing Application Procedures
Section R657-62-19 - Black Bear
Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 657-62-19
Current through Bulletin 2024-18, September 15, 2024
(1) Permit and Pursuit Applications.
(a) For the purposes of
this section, "restricted bear pursuit permit" means a limited entry permit
issued in a division drawing that authorizes an individual to pursue bear using
trained dogs, consistent with the restrictions found in Rule R657-33.
(b) A person must possess or obtain a valid
hunting or combination license to apply for or obtain a limited entry bear
permit or restricted bear pursuit permit.
(c) A person may not apply for or obtain more
than one bear permit and restricted bear pursuit permit distributed pursuant to
this rule within the same calendar year.
(d) A person may simultaneously possess both
a limited entry bear permit and a restricted pursuit permit.
(e) Limited entry bear permits and restricted
pursuit permits are valid only for the hunt unit and for the specified season
designated on the permit.
(f)
(i) Applicants may select up to three hunt
unit choices when applying for limited entry bear or restricted bear pursuit
permits. Hunt unit choices must be listed in order of preference.
(ii) Applicants must specify in the
application a specific season for their limited entry or restricted bear
pursuit permit.
(g) Any
person intending to use bait during their bear hunt must obtain a certificate
of registration as provided in Sections
R657-33-13 and
R657-33-14.
(h) Applicants must meet all age
requirements, proof of hunter education requirements and youth restrictions as
provided in Sections
23A-4-704,
23A-4-708, and
23A-4-1001.
(2) Group applications are not accepted.
(3) Waiting periods.
(a) Any person who obtains a limited entry
bear permit through the division drawing, may not apply for a permit thereafter
for a period of two years.
(b) Any
person who obtains a limited entry restricted bear pursuit permit through the
division drawing, may not apply for a permit thereafter for a period of two
years.
(c) Waiting periods do not
apply to bear wildlife expo permits, as provided in Section
R657-55-6.
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