1. (1) The surrender of a wildlife document shall generally be in accordance with R657-42-4.

2. (2) Notwithstanding R657-42-4, a Qualifying Minor may surrender a wildlife document in their possession as part of their application to participate in the Hunter Mentoring Program, consistent with the following:

   1. (a) the timeframe for a Qualifying Minor to surrender a permit is defined in this Section;
   2. (b) A Qualifying Minor may surrender a wildlife document obtained as part of a group application and have their bonus points or preference points reinstated and waiting period waived without requiring all group members to also surrender their permits; and

   3. (c) A Qualifying Minor who wishes to surrender a wildlife document after the opening day of that hunt may only do so if:

      1. (i) they did not hunt under the authorization of that wildlife document; and
      2. (ii) their legal guardian submits a signed affidavit certifying that the Qualifying Minor did not hunt under that wildlife document.
3. (4) All variances, refunds, and accommodations for people with disabilities shall be based on the type of permit that is shared and the individual using the wildlife document.
4. (5) All bonus points, reference points, and waiting periods shall be assessed to the Hunting Mentor.

KEY: wildlife, game laws, hunter education

Date of Last Change: October 1, 2023

Notice of Continuation: January 8, 2024

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 23A-2-201; 23A-2-102; 23A-2-305; 23A-2-304; 23A-4-201