Utah Code § 23A-12-201 General season turkey hunts.
23A-12-201. General season turkey hunts.
The Wildlife Board may establish two general season turkey hunts per year.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 103, 2023 General Session
Hunting of Birds
Utah Code tit. 23A, ch. 23A-12, pt. 23A-12-P2
in effectUtah Code § 23A-12-202 Commercial hunting area -- Registration -- Requirements for hunters.
23A-12-202. Commercial hunting area -- Registration -- Requirements for hunters.
(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.
(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.
(c) The Wildlife Board may determine the number of commercial hunting areas that may be established in each county of the state.
(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.
(b) The applicant may charge a fee for harvesting the birds specified under Subsection (2)(a).
(3)
(a) A person hunting within the state on a commercial hunting area shall:
(i)
(A) possess proof of passing a division-approved hunter education course, if the person was born after December 31, 1965; or
(B) possess a trial hunting authorization issued under Section 23A-4-701;
(ii) comply with the accompaniment requirements of Sections 23A-4-701 and 23A-4-708, if applicable; and
(iii) have the permission of the owner or operator of the commercial hunting area.
(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.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 103, 2023 General Session
Utah Code § 23A-12-203 Falconry authorized.
23A-12-203. Falconry authorized.
The Wildlife Board may authorize the practice of falconry within the state and the capturing and keeping in possession of birds to be used in the practice of falconry under rules made by the Wildlife Board in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 103, 2023 General Session
Utah Code § 23A-12-204 Dog field meets.
23A-12-204. Dog field meets.
(1) Subject to Subsection (2), a person may hold within the state a dog field meet or trial where dogs are permitted to work in exhibition or contest where the skill of dogs is demonstrated by locating or retrieving birds that have been obtained from a legal source.
(2) Before a meet or trial is held, a person shall apply in writing to the division, which may authorize the meet or trial under rules made by the Wildlife Board in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 103, 2023 General Session
Utah Code § 23A-12-205 Training of dogs -- Use of protected or privately owned wildlife.
23A-12-205. Training of dogs -- Use of protected or privately owned wildlife.
The Wildlife Board may authorize the use of protected wildlife or privately owned wildlife for the training of dogs within the state under rules made by the Wildlife Board in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 103, 2023 General Session
Source: Utah Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel (le.utah.gov)URL: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title23A/Chapter12/23A-12-P2.html?v=C23A-12-P2_2023050320230701Fetched: 10/26/2026