1. (1) Nothing herein shall preclude the division from unilaterally removing wild deer from domesticated elk facilities, consistent with statutory notification provisions.

2. (2) If the division determines that issuance of a certificate of registration for lethal removal is appropriate, the division may determine the number of deer that may be removed under a certificate of registration based upon the individual circumstances of each request, including but not limited to:

   1. (a) the age and sex of the animals confined;
   2. (b) threats to the wildlife resource; and
   3. (c) potential impacts to the owner or operator.

KEY: wildlife, game laws, big game

Date of Last Change: October 2, 2023

Notice of Continuation: January 11, 2023

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