Wildlife declared property of the state.
Utah Code § 23A-1-102
in effect23A-1-102. Wildlife declared property of the state.
(1) Wildlife existing within this state, not held by private ownership and legally acquired, is the property of the state.
(2) Fish released under private stocking become the property of the state and subject to the fishing regulations set forth in this title or a rule or proclamation of the Wildlife Board.
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/Chapter1/23A-1-S102.html?v=C23A-1-S102_2023050320230701Fetched: 10/26/2026
