1. (1) Applications to obtain a Dedicated Hunter certificate of registration are made pursuant to Section R657-62-16.

2. (2) To apply for a Dedicated Hunter certificate of registration, applicants must:

   1. (a) have a valid Utah hunting or combination license;

   2. (b) meet all age, hunter education, and license requirements in Sections 23A-4-1001, 23A-4-703, 23A-4-706, and 23A-4-707 and applicable rules, except that:

      1. (i) A person 11 years of age may apply for and obtain a Dedicated Hunter certificate of registration if that person's twelfth birthday falls in the calendar year the certificate of registration is issued; and
      2. (ii) a person may not hunt big game before their twelfth birthday; and
   3. (c) be compliant with the restrictions in Subsection (2).
3. (3) A person under any wildlife suspension may not apply for a certificate of registration until their suspension period has ended.

KEY: wildlife, hunting, recreation, wildlife conservation

Date of Last Change: August 7, 2025

Notice of Continuation: August 11, 2025

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 23A-2-305