23A-4-701. Trial hunting authorization.

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Effective 7/1/2023

(1)Upon application, the division may issue a trial hunting authorization to an individual who:

(a)is 11 years old or older at the time of application;

(b)is eligible under state and federal law to possess a firearm and archery equipment; and

(i)was born after 1965; and

(ii)has not completed a division approved hunter education course.

(2)Notwithstanding Section 23A-4-1001 , an individual who obtains a trial hunting authorization under Subsection

(1)may obtain:

(a)a hunting license under Section 23A-4-401 , 23A-4-706 , or 23A-4-707 ; or

(b)a hunting permit authorized by the Wildlife Board under Subsection

(4).

(3)An individual who obtains a hunting license or permit with a trial hunting authorization under Subsection

(2)may use the license or permit if the individual is:

(a)12 years old or older; and

(b)accompanied, as defined in Subsection 23A-4-708(1) , in the field while hunting by an individual who:

(i)is 21 years old or older;

(ii)is eligible under state and federal law to possess a firearm and archery equipment;

(iii)possesses a current Utah hunting or combination license;

(iv)has satisfied applicable hunter education requirements under this chapter; and

(v)possesses the written consent of the holder's parent or legal guardian, if accompanying a holder of a trial hunting authorization who is under 18 years old.

(4)In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act , the Wildlife Board may make rules to:

(a)designate the types of hunting permits under Subsection

(2)that may be obtained with a trial hunting authorization;

(b)establish the term of a trial hunting authorization;

(c)establish the number of years a person may obtain a trial hunting authorization;

(d)prescribe the number of individuals using a trial hunting authorization that an individual may accompany in the field under Subsection

(3)at a single time;

(e)establish the application process for an individual to obtain a trial hunting authorization; and

(f)administer and enforce this section.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 103 , 2023 General Session