§ 23A-12-202 — Commercial hunting area -- Registration -- Requirements for hunters.

(1) (1)(a) A person desiring to operate a commercial hunting area within the state to permit the releasing and shooting of pen-raised birds may apply to the Wildlife Board for authorization to do so.
(1)(b) The Wildlife Board may issue the applicant a certificate of registration to operate a commercial hunting area in accordance with rules prescribed by the Wildlife Board in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.
(1)(c) The Wildlife Board may determine the number of commercial hunting areas that may be established in each county of the state.
(2) (2)(a) A certificate of registration issued under Subsection (1) shall specify the species of birds that the applicant may propagate, keep, and release for shooting on the area covered by the certificate of registration.
(2)(b) The applicant may charge a fee for harvesting the birds specified under Subsection (2)(a).
(3) (3)(a) A person hunting within the state on a commercial hunting area shall:
(3)(a)(i) (3)(a)(i)(A) possess proof of passing a division-approved hunter education course, if the person was born after December 31, 1965; or
(3)(a)(i)(B) possess a trial hunting authorization issued under Section 23A-4-701;
(3)(a)(ii) comply with the accompaniment requirements of Sections 23A-4-701 and 23A-4-708, if applicable; and
(3)(a)(iii) have the permission of the owner or operator of the commercial hunting area.
(3)(b) The operator of a commercial hunting area shall verify that each hunter on the commercial hunting area meets the requirements of Subsection (3)(a)(i).
(4) Hunting on commercial hunting areas is permitted only during the commercial hunting area season prescribed by the Wildlife Board.

Legislative History

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 103, 2023 General Session