1. (1) Terms used in this rule are defined in Section 23A-1-101 and Rule R657-62.

2. (2) In addition:

   1. (a) "Immediate Family" means a recipient's spouse, children, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, father, mother, father-in-law, mother-in-law, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, stepchildren, and grandchildren.
   2. (b) "Poaching-Reported Reward Permit" means a permit obtained for a specific hunt area published in the hunt tables of the guidebook of the Wildlife Board for taking big game, turkey, or bear as established in Rule R657-51.

   3. (c) "Successful Prosecution" means:

      1. (i) the issuance of a Class B misdemeanor citation for a wildlife violation under Section 23A-5-311;
      2. (ii) the filing of criminal charges eligible for a Class A or Class B misdemeanor or any felony under Section 23A-5-311; or
      3. (iii) the issuance of a citation or filing of criminal charges of a Class B misdemeanor for a violation of Section 23A-5-309 involving a trophy animal.

   4. (d) "Qualifying Individual" means:

      1. (i) an individual who provides accurate and credible information concerning a wildlife violation in Utah;
      2. (ii) the division uses that information in securing a Successful Prosecution; and
      3. (iii) the individual fully cooperates and supports the division throughout the prosecution process.

KEY: wildlife, game laws, big game seasons

Date of Last Change: March 13, 2024

Notice of Continuation: June 15, 2023

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