Section 14.6 – Trial hunting authorization.

• (1) Upon application, the division may issue a trial hunting authorization to an individual who:
  • (a) is 11 years of age or older at the time of application;
  • (b) is eligible under state and federal law to possess a firearm and archery equipment; and
  • (c)
    • (i) was born after 1965; and
    • (ii) has not completed a division approved hunter education course.

• (2) Notwithstanding the requirements of Section 23-19-11, an individual who has obtained a trial hunting authorization under Subsection (1) may obtain:
  • (a) a hunting license under Sections 23-19-17, 23-19-24, and 23-19-26; or
  • (b) a hunting permit authorized by the Wildlife Board under Subsection (4).

• (3) An individual who has obtained a hunting license or permit with a trial hunting authorization under Subsection (2) may use the license or permit if the individual is:
  • (a) 12 years of age or older; and
  • (b) accompanied, as defined in Subsection 23-20-20(1), in the field while hunting by an individual who:
    • (i) is 21 years of age or older;
    • (ii) is eligible under state and federal law to possess a firearm and archery equipment;
    • (iii) possesses a current Utah hunting or combination license;
    • (iv) has satisfied applicable hunter education requirements under this chapter; and
    • (v) possesses the written consent of the holder’s parent or legal guardian, if accompanying a holder of a trial hunting authorization who is under 18 years of age.

• (4) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the Wildlife Board may make rules to:
  • (a) designate the types of hunting permits under Subsection (2) that may be obtained with a trial hunting authorization;
  • (b) establish the term of a trial hunting authorization;
  • (c) establish the number of years a person may obtain a trial hunting authorization;
  • (d) prescribe the number of individuals using a trial hunting authorization that an individual may accompany in the field under Subsection (3) at a single time;
  • (e) establish the application process for an individual to obtain a trial hunting authorization; and
  • (f) administer and enforce the provisions of this section.

Amended by Chapter 258, 2016 General Session