1. (1) Notwithstanding any other provision in this rule, a resident serving in the United States Military and deployed in connection with their military service may apply for and receive a bonus point or preference point without acquiring or possessing a hunting or combination license.

2. (2) To obtain a bonus point or preference point without a hunting or combination license, an eligible resident must:

   1. (a) be deployed 90 consecutive days or more during the calendar year of application;
   2. (b) not have previously received a bonus or preference point for the species and hunt type in the same year;
   3. (c) otherwise be eligible to receive a bonus or preference point;
   4. (d) pay a $10 application fee; and

   5. (e)(i) submit an application to the Division no later than December 31st of the calendar year of qualifying deployment; and

      1. (ii) include the following information in the application:

         1. (A) full name, date of birth, Division customer identification number, permanent and current physical address, email address, and any other information required by the Division;
         2. (B) proof of residency; and
         3. (C) copy of official military documentation ordering deployment and specifying its term and location.
3. (3) All other regulations in rule and guidebook for receiving a bonus point or preference point are applicable to an applicant under this section, except for the application process and the requirement to possess a hunting or combination license.

4. (4) A person qualifying for a bonus point or preference point under this section may not surrender and receive a refund on:

   1. (a) an unexpired hunting or combination license previously purchased; or
   2. (b) a previously awarded bonus point or preference point.

5. (5) For purposes of this section:

   1. (a) "Active duty" means full-time duty in the active military.
   2. (b) "Deployed" means movement from a military personnel's permanent duty station to active duty outside the state of Utah based on orders from military command.
   3. (c) "Military" means the United States Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, Coast Guard, and National Guard Reserve Units.
   4. (d) "Resident" has the same meaning as defined in Section 23A-1-101.

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