1. (1) the use of authorized weapons as provided in Section R657-6-5 during open hunting seasons for lawful hunting activities;
2. (2) as otherwise authorized by the Division in special use permit, certificate of registration, administrative rule, proclamation, or an order of the Wildlife Board; or
3. (3) for lawful purposes of self-defense.

A person may not discharge a firearm, crossbow, or archery tackle on the Bicknell Bottoms, Blue Lake, Brown's Park, Clear Lake, Desert Lake, Farmington Bay, Harold S. Crane, Howard Slough, Locomotive Springs, Mills Meadows, Ogden Bay, Powell Slough, Public Shooting Grounds, Salt Creek, Stewart Lake, Timpie Springs and Topaz Waterfowl Management areas, and Utah Lake Wetland Preserve, during any time of the year, except:

KEY: wildlife, birds, rabbits, game laws

Date of Last Change: October 22, 2025

Notice of Continuation: April 1, 2025

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