1. (1)(a) A permanent lifetime license card shall be issued to lifetime licensees in lieu of an annual hunting, and fishing license.

   1. (b) The issuance of a permanent lifetime license card does not authorize a lifetime licensee to all hunting privileges. The lifetime licensee is subject to the requirements in Subsection R657-17-1(2).

2. (2)(a) Each year, a lifetime licensee who is eligible to hunt big game may receive without charge, a permit for the unit of their choice for one of the following general deer hunts:

   1. (i) archery buck deer;

      1. (ii) any weapon buck deer; or
      2. (iii) muzzleloader buck deer.
   2. (b) Effective January 1, 2012 all lifetime license holders must initially select a general season hunting unit during the Big Game application period as established in the guidebook of the Wildlife Board for taking big game.
3. (3) Sales of lifetime hunting and fishing licenses may not be refunded, except as provided in Section 23A-4-207.
4. (4) Lifetime hunting and fishing licenses are not transferable.
5. (5) Lifetime hunting and fishing licenses are no longer for sale as of March 1, 1994.

6. (6)(a) Lifetime license holders may participate in the Dedicated Hunter Program.

   1. (b) Upon entering the Dedicated Hunter Program, the lifetime license holder agrees to forego any rights to receive a buck deer permit for the general archery, general any weapon or general muzzleloader deer hunts as provided in Section 23A-4-402 during enrollment in the Dedicated Hunter Program.

KEY: wildlife, game laws, hunting and fishing licenses

Date of Last Change: October 2, 2023

Notice of Continuation: August 11, 2025

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 23A-4-402; 23A-4-1001