(1)(a) To harvest a bear, a person must first obtain a valid limited entry bear permit, a harvest objective bear permit, a spot-and-stalk permit, or a bear control permit for a specified hunt unit as provided in the guidebook of the Wildlife Board for taking bear.
- (b) Any person who obtains a limited entry bear permit or a harvest objective bear permit which allows the use of dogs may pursue bear without a pursuit permit while hunting during the season and on the unit for which the take permit is valid, provided the person is the dog handler.
(2)(a) A person may not apply for or obtain more than one bear permit per year, except:
- (b) if the person is unsuccessful in the drawing administered by the division under Rule R657-62, the person may purchase a permit available outside of the drawing; and
- (c) a person may acquire more than one bear control permit as described in Subsection R657-33-23(4).
- (3) Any bear permit purchased after the season opens is not valid until three days after the date of purchase.
- (4) Residents and nonresidents may apply for and receive limited entry bear permits, and may purchase harvest objective bear permits and bear pursuit permits.
(5)(a) A person must complete a mandatory orientation course before hunting in a limited entry, harvest objective season, or pursuing a bear using a bear pursuit permit.
- (b) A person must possess a certificate of completion of the mandatory orientation course while hunting or pursuing bear.
- (c) The orientation course is not required to receive a bear control permit under Subsection R657-33-23(4).
- (d) The orientation course shall include training on hunter ethics.
- (6) To obtain a limited entry, harvest objective, spot-and-stalk permit, or bear pursuit permit, a person must possess a valid Utah hunting or combination license.
KEY: wildlife, bear, game laws
Date of Last Change: October 22, 2025
Notice of Continuation: October 31, 2022
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 23A-1-101; 23A-2-304; 23A-2-305