1. (1)(a) A person 12 years of age or older may apply for or obtain a permit to hunt big game.

   1. (b) A person 11 years of age may apply for a permit to hunt big game, provided that person's 12th birthday falls within the calendar year for which the permit is issued and that person does not use the permit to hunt big game before their 12th birthday.

2. (2)(a) A person at least 12 years of age and under 16 years of age must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian, or other responsible person 21 years of age or older and approved by their parent or guardian, while hunting big game with any weapon.

   1. (b) As used in this section, "accompanied" means at a distance within which visual and verbal communication are maintained for the purposes of advising and assisting.

KEY: wildlife, game laws, big game seasons

Date of Last Change: October 22, 2025

Notice of Continuation: August 11, 2025

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 23A-2-304; 23A-2-305; 23A-11-201; 23A-11-202