1. (1)(a) A trial hunter may not take protected wildlife under authority of a license or permit obtained with a trial hunting authorization, unless accompanied at all times in the field by a supervising hunter satisfying the requirements of Subsection R657-68a-5(1)(b).

   1. (b) A person may not take game birds on a commercial hunting area under authority of a trial hunting authorization, unless accompanied at all times in the field by a supervising hunter satisfying the requirements of Subsection R657-68a-5(1)(b).

2. (2) The division may refuse to issue a trial hunting authorization to a person that:

   1. (a) fails to satisfy the eligibility criteria in Section R657-68a-3 or Subsection R657-68a-5(1)(a);
   2. (b) provides false or misleading information in the application for a trial hunting authorization; or

   3. (c) has engaged in conduct that results in a conviction, no contest plea, plea held in abeyance, or diversion agreement to a:

      1. (i) violation of the Wildlife Resources Code, or the rules and guidebooks of the Wildlife Board; or
      2. (ii) crime that when considered with the privileges granted in a trial hunting authorization bears a reasonable relationship to the person's ability or willingness to safely and responsibly participate in the program.
3. (3) A hunting license or permit is invalid when obtained with a trial hunting authorization that is acquired by fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation.

KEY: wildlife, game laws, hunter education

Date of Last Change: October 8, 2024

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 23A-2-304; 23A-2-305; 23A-4-701