1. (1) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the Wildlife Board shall make rules:

   1. (a) designating and establishing the boundaries of a waterfowl management area;
   2. (b) governing the management and use of a waterfowl management area in accordance with this part; and
   3. (c) creating an annual permit process by which commercial guides and outfitters may use waterfowl management areas in accordance with this part.

2. (2) The annual permit process described in Subsection (1)(c) shall:

   1. (a) preserve the opportunity for non-guided hunters to use waterfowl management areas; and
   2. (b) require a permit holder to comply with safety standards established by the Wildlife Board.
3. (3) The division shall provide an annual report, by no later than October 1, to the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Interim Committee regarding rules made or changed in accordance with this part.
4. (4) The Wildlife Board shall publish a map of the boundaries of each waterfowl management area.

5. (5) Nothing in this part modifies or limits:

   1. (a) Section 23A-6-403, or the discretion of the division to manage waterfowl management areas for other beneficial purposes, including for the benefit of the public, shorebirds, waterfowl, and other protected wildlife; or
   2. (b) the authority of the division, the director, or the Wildlife Board under Chapter 6, Lands and Waters for Wildlife Purposes.

Amended by Chapter 492, 2026 General Session