Fencing for bison.
Utah Code § 4-26-104
in effect4-26-104. Fencing for bison.
Perimeter fencing intended to hold bison shall meet the following minimum standards:
(1) fence sections and gates shall:
(a) reach a height of at least eight feet above ground level; and
(b) be constructed in a mesh pattern consisting of:
(i) hi-tensile steel wire of at least 14-1/2 gauge;
(ii) a maximum mesh size of six inches by six inches; or
(iii) a material with the strength equivalent of the material described in Subsections (1)(b)(i) and (ii);
(2) fence posts shall:
(a)
(i) be constructed of treated wood at least four inches in diameter; and
(ii) be constructed of a material with the strength equivalent of the material described in Subsection (2)(a)(i);
(b) reach a height of at least six feet, two inches above ground level;
(c) have at least two feet of length below ground level;
(d) be installed at intervals of no more than 20 feet; and
(e) if located on a corner or connected to a gate, be braced with wood or the strength equivalent of wood; and
(3) fence stays shall:
(a) be constructed of treated wood or steel;
(b) be installed at intervals of no more than 10 feet from any fence post; and
(c) reach a height of at least six feet, two inches above ground level.
Amended by Chapter 345, 2017 General Session
Source: Utah Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel (le.utah.gov)URL: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title4/Chapter26/4-26-S104.html?v=C4-26-S104_2017050920170701Fetched: 10/26/2026