Section 11 – Age restriction — Hunter education required.

• (1)
  • (a) Except as provided in Section 23-19-14.6, an individual born after December 31, 1965, may not acquire or possess a hunting license or permit unless the individual has successfully completed a division-approved hunter education course.
  • (b) A division-approved hunter education course shall include education concerning the importance of gates and fences used in agriculture and how to properly close a gate.

• (2) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the Wildlife Board may make rules establishing:
  • (a) criteria and standards for approving a hunter education course, including a course offered in another state or country; and
  • (b) procedures for verifying and documenting that an individual seeking a hunting license or permit has successfully completed a division-approved hunter education course.

• (3)
  • (a) It is unlawful for an individual to obtain, attempt to obtain, or possess a hunting license or permit in violation of the hunter education requirements in Subsection (1).
  • (b) A hunting license or permit obtained or possessed in violation of this section is invalid.

Amended by Chapter 57, 2022 General Session