Section 17.5 – Lifetime hunting and fishing licenses.

• (1) Lifetime licensees born after December 31, 1965, shall complete the hunter education requirements under Section 23-19-11 before engaging in hunting.

• (2) A lifetime license shall remain valid if the residency of the lifetime licensee changes to another state or country.

• (3)
  • (a) A lifetime license may be used in lieu of a hunting or fishing license.
  • (b) Each year, a lifetime licensee is entitled to receive without charge a permit and tag of the lifetime licensee’s choice for one of the following general season deer hunts:
    • (i) archery;
    • (ii) rifle; or
    • (iii) muzzleloader.
  • (c) A lifetime licensee is subject to each requirement for special hunting and fishing permits and tags, except as provided in Subsections (3)(a) and (b).

• (4) The Wildlife Board may adopt rules necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.

Amended by Chapter 46, 2017 General Session