1. (1) Permit applications.

   1. (a)(i) A person may obtain only one tundra swan permit each year.

      1. (ii) A person may not apply more than once annually.
   2. (b) A person must possess or obtain a valid hunting or combination license to apply for or obtain a tundra swan permit.
   3. (c) The division shall issue no more than the number of tundra swan permits authorized by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service each year.

   4. (d)(i) A person must complete a swan orientation course annually before applying for a tundra swan permit, except as provided under Subsection R657-9-6(3)(b).

      1. (ii) Remaining tundra swan permits available for sale shall be issued only to persons having previously completed the orientation course.
   5. (e) Applicants must meet all age requirements, proof of hunter education requirements and youth restrictions as provided in Sections 23A-4-706, 23A-4-1001 and 23A-4-708.

2. (2) Youth applications.

   1. (a) For purposes of this section, "youth" means any person 17 years of age or younger on July 31st of the year in which the youth hunting day is held, as provided in the guidebook of the Wildlife Board for taking waterfowl, Wilson's snipe and coot.
   2. (b) 15% of the tundra swan permits are reserved for youth hunters.
   3. (c) Youth who apply for a tundra swan permit will automatically be considered in the youth permit drawing based on their birth date.

3. (3) Group applications.

   1. (a) Up to four people may apply together in a Group Application.
   2. (b) Up to four youth may apply together in a Group Application.

4. (4) Any person who harvests a trumpeter swan may not apply for or receive a tundra swan permit for a period of;

   1. (a) five seasons for adults; or
   2. (b) three seasons for youth.

KEY: wildlife, permits

Date of Last Change: October 22, 2025

Notice of Continuation: March 13, 2024

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