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2014 UTAH
Utah Black Bear Guidebook • 2014
BLACK BEAR
GUIDEBOOK
UTAH DIVISION OF WILDLIFE RESOURCES
wildlife.utah.gov
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CONTACT US
Utah Black Bear Guidebook • 2014 CONTENTS WHAT’S NEW? A closer look at the rules
Utah Black Bear Guidebook • 2014
This guidebook summarizes Utah’s black
Turn in a poacher 4 Boundary descriptions online Few changes to guidebook: As you flip bear hunting laws and rules. Although it is
Phone: 1-800-662-3337 4 Possible changes to license fees through the guidebook, you may notice that a convenient quick-reference document for
Email: turninapoacher@utah.gov 6 Key dates and fees the regulations seem familiar. That’s because Utah’s regulations, it is not an all-encompass-
Online: wildlife.utah.gov/utip 7 Utah’s bear management plan this is the third year of a three-year guidebook ing resource.
8 Basic requirements for black bear hunting. This book will remain For an in-depth look at Utah’s
Division offices 8 Adults must accompany young relatively unchanged until the 2015 season. black bear hunting laws and rules, visit
Offices are open 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday The Utah Wildlife Board approved a three-year wildlife.utah.gov/rules.
hunters
guidebook to ensure consistency and ease of
through Friday. 10 Black bear permits You can use the references in the guide-
use for hunters.
11 Applying for a bear permit book—such as Utah Code § 23-20-3 and Utah
Salt Lake City 12 Bonus points Possible changes to license fees: The Administrative Rule R657-33-3—to search the
1594 W North Temple Division has proposed changes to many of Division’s website for the detailed statute or
Box 146301 13 Harvest-objective permits
14 Guides and outfitters its hunting and fishing license fees. The Utah rule that underpins the guidebook summary.
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6301 If you have questions about a particular
801-538-4700 15 Bear orientation course Legislature will consider those proposals when
it meets in early 2014. To learn more, see the rule, call or visit the nearest Division office.
15 Harvest reporting
Central Region information box on page 4.
15 Pursuit permits Who makes the rules?
1115 N Main Street 15 Help the Division collect bear data Updated season dates: Season dates The Utah Wildlife Board passes the rules
Springville, UT 84663
16 Waiting period change every year. For details, see the tables and laws summarized in this guidebook.
801-491-5678
16 Hunters with disabilities that start on page 28. There are seven board members, and
Northeastern Region 16 Permit refunds and exchanges each serves a six-year term. Appointed by the
318 N Vernal Avenue 17 Surrendering a permit And remember governor, board members are not Division
Vernal, UT 84078 18 Field requirements employees.
435-781-9453 Hunting license required: Before you can
18 Hunting hours The Division’s director serves as the board’s
apply for or obtain a 2014 black bear hunting
18 Firearms and hunting equipment executive secretary but does not have a vote on
Northern Region permit, bonus point or pursuit permit, you
19 Are you allowed to possess a wildlife policies.
515 E 5300 S must have a valid Utah hunting or combina-
weapon? tion license. Please see page 9 for more Before board members make changes to
Ogden, UT 84405 wildlife rules, they listen to recommendations
801-476-2740 21 Prohibited hunting methods information.
from Division biologists. They also receive input
22 Bear baiting
Southeastern Region Buy your license over the phone: You from the public and various interest groups via
23 Possession and transportation
319 N Carbonville Road, Ste A can now buy a Utah hunting or combination the Regional Advisory Council (RAC) process.
24 Disposal of wildlife
Price, UT 84501 license over the telephone. Just call 1-800- If you have feedback or suggestions for
25 Livestock depredation 221-0659. The line is staffed 24 hours a day,
435-613-3700 board members, you can find their contact
25 Trespassing seven days a week. In addition to the fee for information online at wildlife.utah.gov.
Southern Region 26 Harvest and pursuit restrictions the license, you’ll also be charged a $2 transac-
1470 N Airport Road 28 Hunt tables tion fee for each item you buy. Wildlife Board members
Cedar City, UT 84721 34 Definitions
wildlife.utah.gov
wildlife.utah.gov
435-865-6100 Apply for permits online or by phone: Jake Albrecht, Chair John Bair
You can apply for a limited-entry bear permit Bill Fenimore, Vice Chair Calvin Crandall
Washington County Field Office online or by phone from Feb. 10–March Gregory Sheehan, Steve Dalton
451 N SR-318 3, 2014. There’s an 11 p.m. deadline for Division Director & Michael King
Hurricane, UT 84737 online applications and a 5 p.m. deadline Executive Secretary Kirk Woodward
435-879-8694 for phone applications. To apply, simply visit
wildlife.utah.gov or call any Division office.
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Utah Black Bear Guidebook • 2014
Utah Black Bear Guidebook • 2014
Boundary descriptions Possible changes to Don’t lose your hunting and fishing privileges
online license fees If you commit a wildlife violation, you could lose the privilege of hunting and fishing in Utah.
Looking for a map and a boundary In August 2013, the Utah Wildlife The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources can suspend the license of
description for your hunting area? If you Board passed a number of proposed anyone who knowingly, intentionally or recklessly violates wildlife
obtain your permit through the black changes to Utah’s hunting and fishing laws. Your license can be suspended for a wildlife violation if:
bear drawing, a boundary description license fees. • You are convicted.
will be printed on your permit. The Utah Legislature will consider • You plead guilty or no contest.
You’ll also find detailed maps and those proposed changes when it meets • You enter a plea in abeyance or
diversion agreement.
boundary descriptions online. Visit in early 2014. If lawmakers approve
wildlife.utah.gov/maps to download and changes to the license fees, those Suspension proceedings are separate and inde-
print your boundaries today. changes may go into effect on July 1, pendent from criminal prosecution. The Utah Division
of Wildlife Resources may suspend your license privileges
2014.
whether or not the court considers suspension in your
Drawing results available March 14: Please visit wildlife.utah.gov after criminal case. You will be notified of any action against
Results of the 2014 black bear drawing will June 1, 2014 for more information your privilege after criminal proceedings conclude. And
be emailed by March 14. You can also visit about whether the license fees will be remember, if your license is suspended in Utah, you
wildlife.utah.gov or call 1-800-221-0659 to see changing. may not be permitted to hunt or fish in most other
if you were successful. For more information, states. (Visit ianrc.org to see a map of participating states.)
see page 12. 365-day pursuit permits: Pursuit permits
are now valid for 365 days from the day you Make a difference: You can get involved in color, national origin, age, disability or sex. If
Unit closures available online: Any buy them. Even though the permits are valid the decision-making process for Utah wildlife you believe that you have been discriminated
harvest-objective unit closures will be listed on for 365 days, please remember that you may management—and provide input on rules against in any program, activity or facility, or if
the hotline (1-888-668-5466) and posted at pursue bears only during the state’s pursuit and regulations—by attending your local you desire further information, please write to:
wildlife.utah.gov/bear by noon daily. Closures seasons. You’ll find pursuit season dates on Regional Advisory Council (RAC) meetings. For The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
will take effect the following day. page 6 and pursuit restrictions on page more information on the RACs and schedules, Office for Diversity and Civil Rights
GPS location required for bait stations: 26. visit wildlife.utah.gov/public_meetings. Programs–External Programs
If you draw a bear limited-entry archery 4040 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 130
Age requirements: If you’re 11 years old, Protection from discrimination: The
permit, you can also apply for a certificate of Arlington, VA 22203
but you’ll turn 12 during 2014, you can apply Division receives federal financial assistance
registration (COR) that allows you to have up to for a permit to hunt bears in 2014. Please see from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Under Division funding: The Division is mostly
two bait stations. You must submit a GPS loca- page 8 for more information. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section funded by the sale of hunting and fishing
tion for any bait station you plan to establish.
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II licenses and through federal aid made possible
For more information on using bait and obtain- Private land: The Division cannot guaran- of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, by an excise tax on the sale of firearms and
ing a COR, please see page 22. tee access to any private land. If you plan to the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title IX of other hunting- and fishing-related equipment.
hunt—or engage in any other wildlife-related the Education Amendments of 1972, the U.S.
Guides and outfitters: If you’re a Utah- activities—on private lands, you must obtain
licensed guide or outfitter—and you’re Department of the Interior and its bureaus
WRITTEN permission from the landowner or prohibit discrimination on the basis of race,
accompanying a paying client to pursue black the landowner’s authorized representative. For
bear—you do not need a pursuit permit. To
wildlife.utah.gov
wildlife.utah.gov
more information, please see Trespassing on
learn more, see the box on page 14. page 25.
Orientation course: If you draw a limited- Guidebook correction: If errors are found in
entry permit—or you plan to purchase a har- this guidebook after it is printed, the Division
vest-objective permit—you must complete an will correct them in the online copy. Visit
online bear-hunting orientation course. You’ll wildlife.utah.gov/guidebooks to view digital
receive your permit after you finish the course. versions of all the Division’s guidebooks.
See page 15 for details.
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KEY DATES AND FEES
Utah Black Bear Guidebook • 2014 KEY DATES FEES UTAH’S BEAR MANAGEMENT PLAN
Utah Black Bear Guidebook • 2014
Hunting plays a key role in population management
Hunt applications Resident fees
Division biologists use a detailed plan to Increased restrictions on the use of bait
Application available Feb. 10 Hunting license (under 14 years $11 guide their management of Utah’s black bear Archery hunters must provide GPS loca-
online of age)
populations. The plan addresses everything tions for any bait stations they establish.
Application deadline March 3 Hunting license (14 years of age $26 from bear biology and habitat to depredation
or older) and public safety. The plan also focuses on Monitoring bear harvest
Drawing results available March 14 The Division’s biologists monitor the
Combination license $30 hunting, which is the main tool the Division
Harvest-objective permit March 20 uses to manage bear populations. number of adult females and males that
Bear pursuit permit $30
sales begin Substantially revised in January 2011, the hunters harvest. (Adults are five years of age
Bear restricted pursuit permit $30** and older.)
plan will remain in effect until 2023. Approxi-
Hunt season dates Bear harvest-objective permit $83 mately every three years, the Utah Wildlife These numbers provide important
Season dates vary, depending on permit type Board will modify bear harvest recommenda- information about how the bear population
and unit. For all season dates, see the hunt Bear limited-entry permit $83**
tions and make any necessary changes to the is doing.
tables that begin on page 28. Bear premium limited-entry $166**
rules that oversee bear hunting. John Shivik, the Division’s game mammals
permit
In January 2012, board members approved coordinator, explains, “The relative number of
Pursuit season dates for
the first hunt changes under the new plan. The harvested females is one way we assess the
restricted pursuit units* Nonresident fees
Utah Wildlife Board will consider additional health of a bear population.”
Early summer July 7–21 Hunting license $65 changes to bear hunting and harvest in Janu- He notes that hunters usually find adult
Combination license $80 ary 2015. males, especially in the spring, because adult
Late summer July 28–Aug. 10
males wake from hibernation earlier and
Bear pursuit permit $135
Changes to bear hunting wander more than females.
Pursuit season dates Bear restricted pursuit permit $135** In 2012, there were three substantial “You know a bear population is in decline
(units not designated as Bear harvest-objective permit $308 changes to Utah bear hunting. Those changes if the number of harvested males is decreas-
restricted) are still in effect during the 2014 season. ing while the number of harvested females is
Bear limited-entry permit $308**
Spring† April 5–May 28 increasing.” And since females give birth and
Bear premium limited-entry $475** Additional spot-and-stalk-only hunts care for the cubs, losing too many females will
Summer July 7–Aug. 10 permit Most of Utah’s bear hunters use hounds to mean that the population can’t grow.
track and tree bears. A few use archery equip-
Fall Nov. 1–20 Other permit types ment and hunt over bait. Utah now offers a Read the plan
* The Book Cliffs, La Sal and San Juan units are Utah’s Bait station certificate of $10 few spot-and-stalk-only hunts, where hunters The Utah Black Bear Management Plan is
only restricted pursuit units. Restrictions only apply registration (See Bear baiting on may not use hounds or bait. These areas are available on the Division’s website. You can
during the early and late summer pursuit seasons. page 22) listed in the hunt table on page 30. find it online at wildlife.utah.gov/bear.
To learn more about applying for a restricted pursuit
permit, see page 15. ** In addition to the above fees, you will also be Holding harvest-objective hunts
charged a $10 nonrefundable application fee if you An unlimited number of hunters can hunt
† Some units offer an extended spring season for both apply for the hunt drawing.
hunting and pursuit. For specific season dates, see the on a harvest-objective area. With more hunters
wildlife.utah.gov
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hunt tables beginning on page 28. afield, there’s a greater likelihood that a set
number of bears will be harvested. As soon
as hunters harvest a predetermined number
of bears (called the area’s quota), the hunt on
that area ends for the season.
6 7Utah Black Bear Guidebook • 2014 BASIC REQUIREMENTS With a valid hunting license, you can also Do you have a license?
Utah Black Bear Guidebook • 2014
apply for or obtain permits in the Division’s Utah Code §§§ 23-19-1, 23-19-22 and 23-20-3
Are you planning to hunt or pursue black bears in Utah this year? Before you apply for a
hunt drawings. In order to maximize your You must have a current Utah hunting or
permit, make sure you meet Utah’s age, hunter education and license requirements. hunting opportunities, you should register for combination (hunting and fishing) license
Are you old enough? Have you passed and complete the hunter education course as before you can:
Utah Code §§ 23-19-22.5 and 23-20-20
hunter education? soon as possible after purchasing your registra- • Apply for or obtain a black bear permit of
To hunt or pursue a black bear in Utah, you Utah Code § 23-19-11 and Utah Admin. Rule R657-23 tion certificate. any kind or a bonus point
must be at least 12 years old by Dec. 31, 2014. If you were born after Dec. 31, 1965, you After completing the course, you will • Purchase a black bear pursuit permit
Note: If you’re 11 years old, but you’ll be must provide proof that you’ve passed a hunter receive your official hunter education card Licenses are available at wildlife.utah.gov
12 by Dec. 31, 2014, you may apply for and education course approved by the Division (commonly known as the “blue card”) by mail. and from license agents and Division offices.
obtain a black bear permit this year. All sales before you can apply for or obtain a hunting It will be sent to the address listed on your Be sure to take a quick look at the date on
are final. license or a bear permit. registration certificate. This card certifies that your license before you apply for any permits
To learn more about Utah’s age require- you passed hunter education. or points. As long as your license is valid on the
ments, see the box below. Proof of hunter education You should also keep the following in date you submit your application, you don’t
You can prove that you’ve completed mind: have to purchase a new license for the actual
hunter education by obtaining a hunter educa- • Hunters under the age of 16 must be hunt.
Adults must tion course Certificate of Completion (this accompanied by an adult while hunting. For example, assume that your license
accompany young certificate is called a “blue card” in Utah) or by • Regardless of when a student graduates, expires on June 25, 2014. If you apply before
hunters using a hunting license from a previous year all hunting regulations (such as season that date, you do not have to purchase a new
Utah Code § 23-20-20
with your hunter education number noted on dates and bag limits) will apply. license for your hunt. All hunting and combina-
While hunting with any weapon, the license. • Students who are planning to hunt out tion licenses are valid for 365 days from the
a person under 14 years old must be
of state should allow enough time for date of purchase.
accompanied by his or her parent, legal How to take hunter education
their hunter education card to arrive in
guardian or other responsible person If you were born after 1965, you must take Carry your permit
the mail.
who is 21 years of age or older and who and successfully complete the state’s hunter If you are successful in obtaining a black
You can see a list of hunter education
has been approved by the parent or education course. It’s an easy process: bear permit of any kind, you must have it on
courses at wildlife.utah.gov/huntereducation.
guardian. 1. Obtain a hunter education registration your person while in the field. You cannot alter
You can also contact your local Division office
A person at least 14 years old and certificate. Each certificate costs only your license or permit, nor can you sell, transfer
or call 801-538-4727.
under 16 years old must be accompanied $10, and you can obtain it online, at or loan either of them to another person.
by a person 21 years of age or older any Division office or from a license New to Utah?
while hunting with any weapon. agent. If you become a Utah resident, and
The Division encourages adults 2. Register for a class with your local you’ve completed a hunter education course
to be familiar with hunter education hunter education instructor. in another state, province or country, you
guidelines or to complete the hunter 3. Take your registration certificate to your must obtain a blue card before you can buy a
education course before accompanying instructor on the first night of class. resident hunting license. You can obtain a Utah
youth into the field. 4. Successfully complete the course— blue card at any Division office by providing
While in the field, the youth and your instructor will then validate your proof that you’ve completed a hunter educa-
the adult must remain close enough certificate. The validated certificate tion course approved by the Division. The card
wildlife.utah.gov
wildlife.utah.gov
for the adult to see and provide verbal serves as your hunting license. costs $10.
assistance to the young hunter. Using Both the registration certificate and the
electronic devices, such as walkie- corresponding hunting license are valid for 365
talkies or cell phones, does not meet this days from the date of purchase. Note: Your
requirement. hunting license is not valid until you complete
the hunter education course.
8 9Utah Black Bear Guidebook • 2014 BLACK BEAR PERMITS February 10: Apply online for a per-
Utah Black Bear Guidebook • 2014
Why offer a pursuit mit or bonus point
In Utah, you must have a valid permit in your possession in order to harvest or pursue a
season? Beginning Feb. 10, 2014, both residents
black bear. This section describes Utah’s bear permits and explains how you can obtain Using dogs to pursue or track bears is and nonresidents can apply for a bear
them. how many Utah houndsmen train their permit—or a bonus point—online at
Types of permits seasons. This permit is available through the animals. After the dogs tree a bear— wildlife.utah.gov.
Utah Admin. Rule R657-33-3 and R657-33-4 state’s bear drawing. For more information on and the houndsmen sometimes take a You can also apply by calling any Division
You may not apply for or obtain more than this permit, see Pursuit permits on page 15. few photos—the bear returns to the office during regular business hours (8 a.m. to
one permit to harvest a bear in 2014. You can, wild unharmed. 5 p.m., Monday through Friday).
Bear harvest-objective permit Black bears developed the ability to To apply for a resident permit, you must be
however, obtain a bear pursuit permit in ad-
This permit allows you to use any legal climb trees as a way to escape natural a resident on the date the permit is purchased.
dition to a limited-entry or harvest-objective
weapon to pursue and harvest one bear on any predators such as grizzly bears and March 14, 2014 is considered the purchase
permit.
harvest-objective hunting unit until the season wolves. As a result, being chased up a date of the permit and the date by which you
If you want to pursue or hunt black bear in
ends or the unit’s harvest objective has been tree by dogs is an extension of the black must establish residency in the state of Utah.
Utah, your permit options are as follows:
met. (There are additional restrictions on the bear’s natural history. Only nonresidents may apply for nonresident
Bear pursuit permit fall harvest-objective hunts. For details, see By pursuing bears with dogs—with- permits. To determine whether you’re a resi-
This permit authorizes you to pursue, but page 13.) You can purchase a bear harvest- out harvesting the bear—houndsmen dent, please see the definition on page 35.
not kill, black bears on any unit that is not objective permit at wildlife.utah.gov, from a can gain valuable experience that will Here’s what you need to know in order
designated as restricted during all three pur- license agent or at any Division office. help them after they draw a limited- to apply for a bear premium limited-entry
suit seasons. (For all pursuit season dates, see entry hunting permit. permit, limited-entry permit, restricted pursuit
Bear limited-entry permit (any legal
page 6.) You may also use a pursuit permit The training process has at least one permit or bonus point:
weapon)
on restricted pursuit units during the spring potentially negative effect: it may drain a • You may select up to three hunt unit
This permit authorizes you to use any
and fall pursuit seasons. For a complete list of bear’s energy if pursuit occurs too often. choices when applying for a bear permit.
legal weapon to pursue and harvest one black
units where you can use a bear pursuit permit, To minimize this negative effect, pursuit Your choices must be listed in order of
bear in the area and season specified on your
visit wildlife.utah.gov/maps. You can purchase with dogs is not allowed during most of preference.
permit. If the permit is for a spot-and-stalk
a pursuit permit at wildlife.utah.gov, from a the fall when black bears are adding the • You cannot apply for both a bear
hunt, you may not use hounds or bait to locate,
license agent or at any Division office. necessary fat reserves to survive winter limited-entry permit (archery or any
pursue or harvest the bear. This permit is avail-
able through the state’s bear drawing. hibernation. legal weapon) and a bonus point.
Bear restricted pursuit permit
This permit authorizes you to pursue, • Group applications are not accepted.
Bear limited-entry permit (archery) Bear premium limited-entry permit • When applying for a hunting permit,
but not kill, black bears on one of the three
This permit authorizes you to use archery (archery) you must specify whether you want a
restricted pursuit units listed in the table on
tackle to pursue and harvest one black bear in This permit authorizes you to use archery premium limited-entry permit (any legal
page 33. The permit is also valid for all pur-
the area and season specified on your permit. tackle to pursue and harvest one black bear in weapon or archery) or a limited-entry
suit seasons on all other units, except the other
This permit is available through the state’s bear the area and seasons specified on your permit. permit (any legal weapon or archery). If
restricted pursuit units during the summer
drawing. This permit allows hunting during both the you draw an archery permit, you can bait
spring and fall seasons. It is available through bears, but you must obtain a certificate
Residency Bear premium limited-entry permit
the state’s bear drawing. of registration before you set up a bait
(any legal weapon)
wildlife.utah.gov
wildlife.utah.gov
Utah Code § 23-13-2(37)
station. For more information on this
Before you apply for a black bear This permit authorizes you to use any Applying for a bear requirement, see page 22.
permit, it’s important to know whether legal weapon to pursue and harvest one black
you are a legal resident of the state of bear in the area and seasons specified on your
permit • If you’re interested in pursuing bears
Utah Admin. Rule R657-33-3, R657-33-27, R657-42 and on a restricted pursuit unit, apply for a
Utah. See the definition of residency on permit. This permit allows hunting during R657-62 restricted pursuit permit.
page 35 to determine whether you are both the spring and fall seasons. It is available Please note the following dates if you
a resident or a nonresident. through the state’s bear drawing. want to apply for a bear permit and enter the
drawing.
10 11Utah Black Bear Guidebook • 2014 When you submit your application, you’ll
Utah Black Bear Guidebook • 2014
be charged a nonrefundable $10 application Bonus points
fee. If you purchase your hunting or combina- Utah Admin. Rule R657-62-8
tion license during the application process, You will receive a bonus point every
you’ll also be charged a license fee. Permit fees year you apply for a bear permit but
will be charged after the drawing, if you are don’t draw one.
successful. If you don’t want to hunt a bear in
You can use American Express, Discover, the current year, you may apply for a
MasterCard and VISA credit or debit cards as bonus point by selecting the appropri-
payment, and they must be valid through April ate bonus point code (BER) and paying
2014. You can also use a pre-paid credit card. the $10 application fee. The application
If you have questions about using a pre-paid period is Feb. 10–March 3, 2014.
credit card, check with your financial institu- To apply for a bonus point, you must
Please tread lightly and travel only on routes and
tion for more information. be eligible for the hunt for which you are
in areas designated open for motor vehicle use.
applying. For example, if you are eligible Remember, Respected Access is Open Access. THIS PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT IS POWERED BY
March 3: Deadline for permit applica- for a bear permit, you are eligible to
tions and bonus points apply for a bear bonus point.
Utah Admin. Rule R657-62 You may apply for either a bear
If you want to participate in the drawing permit or a bonus point, but NOT both.
wildlife.utah.gov/bear. For more information, Application
see page 15.
for a bear premium limited-entry permit, For detailed information on how your restrictions
a limited-entry permit, a restricted pursuit per- Please be aware that if you receive your
bonus points work in the drawing, visit You cannot apply for a bear permit or
mit or a bonus point, you must apply online or permit, and then the credit card you used for
wildlife.utah.gov/huntingpermits. obtain a bonus point if either of the following
by phone no later than March 3, 2014. There’s payment is refused, your permit becomes conditions apply:
an 11 p.m. deadline for online applications and invalid and you may not participate in the bear
March 3: Deadline for withdrawing • You are currently under wildlife license
a 5 p.m. deadline for phone applications. To pursuit or hunt. If this happens, please call
your application suspension for hunting bear.
apply, simply visit wildlife.utah.gov or call any 1-800-221-0659 to resolve the problem.
If you decide not to hunt, you can with- • You are currently under a waiting period
Division office. draw your online permit application at no cost March 20: Remaining permits avail- for bear.
until 11 p.m. on March 3, 2014. able
Withdrawing and resubmitting your applica-
Please remember that the application fee Any permits remaining after the bear Harvest-objective
tion
is not refundable. drawing will be available beginning March permits
Did you make a mistake in your online per- Utah Admin. Rule R657-33-29
20, 2014 at 8 a.m. You can buy permits at
mit application? Simply withdraw your original March 14: Drawing results available The bear harvest-objective permit allows
wildlife.utah.gov and at license agent locations
online application and submit a new, correct By March 14, 2014, you’ll receive an you to pursue and harvest one bear on any
and Division offices.
application before 11 p.m. on March 3, 2014. email that lists your drawing results. You can harvest-objective hunting unit until the season
Remaining permits are available on a first-
You must have your confirmation number, also learn your drawing results by visiting ends or the unit’s harvest objective has been
come, first-served basis. You must have a valid
your customer ID and your date of birth in or- wildlife.utah.gov or by calling 1-800-221-0659. met.
hunting license or a combination license to buy
der to withdraw your application. For each new To protect applicants’ privacy—and to You may not use bait if you obtain a
one of these permits.
application you submit, you will be charged a comply with changes in governmental records harvest-objective permit, and you may not use
wildlife.utah.gov
wildlife.utah.gov
A license agent list is available online at
$10 nonrefundable application fee. access laws—you’ll receive access to only your dogs during the fall harvest-objective hunts.
wildlife.utah.gov/licenseagents. Before you visit
If you need help with your online applica- own drawing results. Before you purchase a harvest-objective
any of the agents, contact them to verify their
tion, please call any Division office before 5 If you draw a hunting permit, you’ll permit, you must complete the bear orienta-
hours of operation.
p.m. on March 3, 2014. A Division employee receive your permit in the mail in April after tion course, which you can find online at
Any bear limited-entry permit purchased
will be available to assist you. you complete the mandatory bear orienta- wildlife.utah.gov/bear.
after the season opens is not valid until seven
tion course. You will find the course online at days after the date of purchase.
12 13Utah Black Bear Guidebook • 2014 Harvest-objective unit closures more information about this drawing, visit
Utah Black Bear Guidebook • 2014
Guides and outfitters Utah Admin. Rule R657-33-31 wildlife.utah.gov/guidebooks. Help the Division
Guides must be licensed by the state Harvest-objective permits are only valid for A complete copy of the conservation and collect bear data
of Utah—and operate under a state- the 2014 season on any open unit. sportsman permit regulations (Utah Admin. When bears are checked at Division
licensed outfitter—before they can Before you begin a hunting trip to a bear Rule R657-41) is available at Division offices or offices, a Division employee will do the
legally take bear hunters into the field. harvest-objective unit, you must call 1-888- at wildlife.utah.gov/rules. following:
Guides may not operate independently. 668-5466 or visit wildlife.utah.gov to verify • Determine the sex of the bear
The Utah Division of Occupa- that the unit is still open. The phone line and Bear orientation • Extract a small tooth to obtain
tional and Professional Licensing is website will be updated each day by noon. course accurate age information
the regulatory agency for this law. Updates become effective the following day, Before you can obtain a bear-hunting The information and tooth sample
To learn more about becoming a 30 minutes before official sunrise. permit of any kind, you must complete a bear are very important because they help
licensed guide or outfitter, please visit A harvest-objective unit is open to hunting orientation course. the Division responsibly manage bear
wildlife.utah.gov/guides. until one of the following events occurs: You will find the orientation course online populations. We greatly appreciate your
If you are a licensed guide or outfit- • The bear harvest objective for that unit at wildlife.utah.gov/bear. cooperation in this effort. To make the
ter—and you charge a customer more is met. After you successfully complete the course, tooth extraction easier, you should prop
than $100 for a bear hunting or pursuit • The female subquota for that unit is met you will receive the information you need in the bear’s mouth open before bringing
trip—you do not have to purchase a (if it has a female subquota). order to obtain your permit. it to a Division office. PLEASE DO NOT
separate bear pursuit permit. • The hunting season ends. For season BRING FROZEN BEARS.
If you are a hunter who wants to use dates, see the hunt tables that begin on Harvest reporting
a particular guide or outfitter, please visit page 28. Utah Admin. Rule R657-33-17 trends, assess harvest success and collect other
wildlife.utah.gov/guides to determine if After a harvest-objective unit closes, you If you harvest a bear, you must contact valuable information.
he or she is licensed to operate in Utah. may not use your harvest-objective permit to the Division within 48 hours. You will need to
harvest a bear in that area. You may, however, report where the bear was taken and meet Pursuit permits
The harvest-objective permit is available to use your permit in any other harvest-objective with a Division employee to have a permanent Utah Admin. Rule R657-33-4
all eligible hunters, except those who drew a units that are open in 2014. tag affixed to the carcass. There are two types of bear pursuit
bear limited-entry permit of any kind. Note: The Nine Mile harvest-objective Evidence of the bear’s sex must remain permits: restricted pursuit permits and pursuit
You may only obtain one permit to harvest hunt has a quota that includes the fall limited- attached to the bear’s carcass or pelt until a permits. Both permits allow you to pursue a
a bear during the 2014 season. entry harvest. If the unit’s quota is achieved Division employee attaches a permanent tag. bear, but they differ in when and where they
during the limited-entry hunt, the harvest- To report your harvest after business hours authorize pursuit.
March 20: Purchase a harvest-objec- objective hunt will not open. (8 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday through Friday) or
tive permit For more information about how Utah uses over the weekend, please call your local police Restricted pursuit permits
Utah Admin. Rule R657-33-30
hunting to manage its black bear populations, department (on a non-emergency line). They You may obtain a restricted pursuit permit
Both residents and nonresidents can see the article on page 7. will contact a conservation officer who can for either the early- or late-summer pursuit
purchase a bear harvest-objective permit assist you. season on only one of the following units:
beginning March 20, 2014. You can purchase Conservation and For more information on the reporting and • Book Cliffs
this permit from license agents, Division offices • La Sal
sportsman permits tagging process, see page 23.
• San Juan
and wildlife.utah.gov. Utah Admin. Rule R657-41
Remember that any harvest-objective Participating in Your restricted pursuit permit is also valid
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Conservation permits for taking black bear
bear permit purchased after the season opens are often available through official tax-exempt surveys for all pursuit seasons on all other units, except
is not valid until seven days from the date of conservation organizations. These groups sell Utah Admin. Rule R657-33-24 the other restricted units during the summer
purchase. As a result, the last day to purchase the permits at auction or use them in wildlife- If the Division contacts you about your bear seasons. For all pursuit season dates, see page
a 2014 harvest-objective permit is Nov. 12, related fundraising activities. hunting experience, please participate in the 6.
2014. We suggest that you purchase a permit Sportsman permits are available survey regardless of your success. Your partici-
early in the season because a unit may close at through the sportsman permit drawing. For pation helps the Division evaluate population
any time.
14 15Utah Black Bear Guidebook • 2014 Your best chance of obtaining a restricted You may obtain a bear harvest-objective
Utah Black Bear Guidebook • 2014
pursuit permit is through the state’s bear permit while under a waiting period for a bear If you want to hunt it tomorrow,
drawing. See Applying for a bear permit on limited-entry permit. You will not begin a new help us protect it today.
page 11 for more information about the waiting period if you purchase a harvest-
application period and requirements. objective permit.
For a list of restricted pursuit units and
dates, see the hunt table on page 33. Permits obtained after
the drawing
Pursuit permits Utah Admin. Rule R657-62
You can purchase a pursuit permit online at If you’re under a waiting period for black
wildlife.utah.gov or from a Division office or a bear, you can still obtain any limited-entry
participating license agent.
A pursuit permit allows you to pursue a
bear permit that remains after the drawing,
but your waiting period will begin again. 3337
For example, if you have one season left
bear—during all three pursuit seasons—on
any unit not designated as restricted. You on your bear waiting period, and you buy a Turn In a Poacher
may also use your pursuit permit on restricted bear limited-entry permit (archery or any
pursuit units during the spring and fall pursuit legal weapon) that remains available after Exchanging a permit permits until the Division has reallocated the
seasons. For all pursuit season dates, see Key the drawing, you’ll begin a new two-season If you obtain a bear limited-entry permit permits or the season closes.
dates and fees on page 6. waiting period. (any legal weapon), you can exchange it for a Please see Utah Code § 23-19-38 and Utah
For a complete list of units where bear limited-entry archery permit. Likewise, Admin. Rule R657-42 at wildlife.utah.gov/rules
you can use a bear pursuit permit, visit Hunters with you can exchange a bear limited-entry archery for more information on permit surrender and
wildlife.utah.gov/maps. disabilities permit for a bear limited-entry permit (any reallocation.
If you are the dog handler, and you already Utah Admin. Rule R657-12 legal weapon).
possess a bear limited-entry permit (archery Utah provides special hunting accom- The Division will charge a $10 fee if you Duplicate licenses
Utah Code § 23-19-10 and Utah Admin. Rule R657-42
or any legal weapon), you may pursue bear modations for people with disabilities. These exchange your permit.
If your valid license, permit or tag is
on the unit for which the permit is valid. If you accommodations include the opportunity to
Surrendering a permit destroyed, lost or stolen, you may obtain a
want to pursue bear on a different unit—or hunt with a companion, use a crossbow, hunt
Utah Code § 23-19-38 and Utah Admin. Rule R657-42 duplicate from a Division office or license
after you harvest a bear—you will need to from a vehicle, and receive special season
If you obtain a permit and decide not to agent for $10 or half of the price of the original
purchase a bear pursuit permit. extensions.
use it, you may surrender the permit to any license or permit, whichever is less.
To learn more about hunting accommoda-
Division office. If you do so before the season The Division may waive the fee for a dupli-
Waiting period tions for people with disabilities, please visit
cate unexpired license, permit or tag, provided
Utah Admin. Rule R657-62 wildlife.utah.gov/disabled or call any Division opening date, the Division can waive the wait-
If you obtain a bear limited-entry permit, ing period and reinstate your bonus points. you did not receive the original document.
office.
there is a two-year waiting period before
Reallocated permits and
you can apply for another bear limited-entry Permit refunds and costs
permit or bonus point. exchanges Any limited-entry permit surrendered to
For example, if you obtain a bear permit Utah Code §§ 23-19-38, 23-19-38.2 and Utah Admin. Rule
the Division shall be reallocated through the
in 2014, you may not apply for a bear permit R657-42
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drawing process. The Division will make a rea-
until 2017.
The waiting period gives other hunters
Obtaining a refund sonable effort to contact the next person listed
The Division rarely issues refunds for per- on the alternate drawing list. Any person who
a better chance at drawing a limited-entry
mits, licenses or certificates of registration, but accepts the offered reallocated permit must
permit.
there are some exceptions. To see if you’re eligi- pay the applicable permit fee. The realloca-
ble for a refund, visit wildlife.utah.gov/refund. tion process will continue for all surrendered
16 17Utah Black Bear Guidebook • 2014 FIELD REQUIREMENTS
Utah Black Bear Guidebook • 2014
Are you allowed to • Have been adjudicated mentally
Several rules govern black bear hunting in Utah. These rules exist to help keep you safe and defective as provided in the federal
possess a weapon?
to ensure an ethical hunt. Please be familiar with the requirements for carrying and using Utah Code § 76-10-503 Brady Handgun Violence Prevention
firearms and archery tackle. You should also know the different types of hunting methods It is illegal under Utah Code § 76-10- Act;
you may use and what you’re required to do with any bear you take. 503 to possess or use a firearm, muzzleload- • Have been committed to a mental
er, archery tackle or any other dangerous institution;
Hunting hours Firearms and hunting weapon if you: • Are an alien who is illegally in the
Utah Code § 23-20-3 and Utah Admin. Rule R657-33-5
equipment • Have been convicted of or are under United States;
During the spring and fall seasons, you Several rules apply to the firearms and indictment for any felony offense; • Have been dishonorably discharged
may pursue or take bear from 30 minutes archery tackle you can use to harvest a bear • Are on probation or parole for a felony from the armed forces; or
before official sunrise until 30 minutes after in Utah. offense; • Have renounced your United States
official sunset. During the summer pursuit sea-
• Are on parole from a secure facility; citizenship.
son, you can pursue bears from 5 a.m. until 30 Firearms
• Have been adjudicated delinquent The purchase or possession of any
minutes after official sunset. For season dates, Utah Code § 23-20-3 and Utah Admin. Rule R657-33-6
To harvest a black bear, you may use (juvenile) in the last seven years of hunting license, permit, tag or certificate
see the hunt tables that begin on page 28.
any firearm not capable of being fired fully an offense that, if committed by an of registration from the Division does not
Checkpoints and automatic, except a firearm using a rimfire adult, would have been a felony; authorize the holder to legally possess or
• Are an unlawful user of a controlled use a firearm, muzzleloader, archery tackle
officer contacts cartridge.
substance; or any other dangerous weapon while hunt-
Utah Code § 23-20-25
To help the Division fulfill its responsibility Archery equipment • Have been found not guilty by reason ing if they are otherwise restricted from
as trustee and custodian of Utah’s wildlife,
Utah Code § 23-20-3 and Utah Admin. Rule R657-33-6 of insanity for a felony offense; possessing these weapons under Utah Code
To hunt a bear with archery tackle, your • Have been found mentally incompe- § 76-10-503.
Division conservation officers and biologists
equipment must meet all of the following tent to stand trial for a felony offense;
monitor the taking and possession of black
requirements:
bears and the required permits, firearms
• Your bow must have a minimum pull
and equipment used for hunting. You should • A mechanical device that holds the bow Waterfowl Guidebook, and you may
of 40 pounds at the draw or the peak,
expect to encounter conservation officers and at any increment of draw possess only those firearms and archery
whichever comes first.
biologists checking hunters in the field and at • A release aid that is not handheld or that equipment that are legal for taking
• Your arrowheads must have two or more
checkpoints. supports the draw weight of the bow upland game, turkey or waterfowl.)
sharp-cutting edges that cannot pass
If you’re contacted by a conservation • A bow with an attached electronic • Hunters who are licensed to hunt big
through a 7/8 inch ring. If you’re using
officer, you must provide the officer with the range-finding device or a magnifying- game species during hunts that coincide
expanding arrowheads, the arrowheads
items he or she requests, including any licenses aiming device with the bear archery hunt
must have two or more sharp-cutting
and permits required for hunting, any devices Please remember that if you carry arrows • Livestock owners who are protecting
edges that cannot pass through a 7/8
used to participate in hunting and any game in or on a vehicle, the arrows must be in an their livestock
inch ring when expanded.
you’ve taken. These contacts allow the Division arrow quiver or a closed case. • Individuals who are licensed to carry a
• Your arrows must be at least 20 inches
to collect valuable information about Utah’s If you obtain a bear limited-entry archery concealed weapon (You may not use
long, from the tip of the arrowhead to
black bear populations. permit, you may not possess or be in control your concealed firearm to hunt or take
the tip of the nock, and must weigh at
least 300 grains. of a firearm—or have a firearm in your camp protected wildlife.)
Aiding or assisting in
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You may not use any of the following or motor vehicle—during a bear archery
violations hunt. The only exceptions to this rule are the Traps and trapping
Utah Code § 23-20-23 archery equipment to take a bear: devices
• A crossbow (please see page 16 for an following:
You may not aid or assist another person to Utah Code § 23-20-3 and Utah Admin. Rule R657-33-7
exception to this rule) • Hunters who are licensed to hunt upland
violate any provisions of the Wildlife Resources You may not take a bear with a trap, snare
• Arrows with chemically treated or game or waterfowl (You must comply
Code, rule or guidebook. or any other trapping device, except as autho-
explosive arrowheads with the regulations in the Utah Upland
The penalty for aiding or assisting is the rized by the Division. Any bear accidentally
Game & Turkey Guidebook or the Utah
same as that imposed for the primary violation.
18 19Utah Black Bear Guidebook • 2014 caught in any trapping device must be released • From a vehicle Prohibited hunting In addition, the above restrictions
Utah Black Bear Guidebook • 2014
unharmed, and must not be pursued or taken. • From, upon or across any highway do not apply to concealed carry permit
methods
You must obtain written permission from a • At power lines or signs Utah Code §§ 23-20-3, 23-20-12 and Utah Admin. Rule holders carrying a concealed weapon. See
Division representative before you remove the • At railroad equipment or facilities, R657-33-9 wildlife.utah.gov/rules for more information.
carcass of a bear from any trapping device. The including any sign or signal A black bear may be taken or pursued only
carcass remains the property of the state of • Within Utah state park camp or picnic during open seasons and open hours, using Party hunting
Utah Admin. Rule R657-33-11
Utah and must be surrendered to the Division. sites, overlooks, golf courses, boat ramps only the methods listed in this guidebook.
A person may not harvest a bear for
or developed beaches Otherwise it is unlawful for any person to:
Loaded firearms in a another person.
• Without written permission from the • Possess, capture, kill, injure, drug,
vehicle owner or property manager, within 600 rope, trap, snare or in any way harm or Use of dogs
Utah Code §§§§ 76-10-502, 76-10-504, 76-10-505 and
feet of: transport a bear Utah Code § 23-20-3 and Utah Admin. Rule R657-33-12
76-10-523
• A house, dwelling or any other • Restrict or hinder a bear’s ability to You may use dogs to harvest or pursue
You may not carry a loaded firearm in or on
building escape after it has been pursued, chased, bear only during the open seasons and hours
a vehicle unless you meet all of the following
• Any structure in which a domestic treed, cornered, legally baited or held listed in this guidebook.
conditions:
animal is kept or fed, including a at bay During the summer pursuit season, you
• You own the vehicle or have permission
barn, poultry yard, corral, feeding You may not: may not use more than eight dogs at one time
from the vehicle’s owner.
pen or stockyard • Engage in a canned hunt to pursue a black bear on any unit. Other land-
• The firearm is a handgun.
• You are 18 years of age or older. • Take a bear from an airplane or any management agencies may have additional
State parks other airborne vehicle or device, or from restrictions. Please check with them before
A pistol, revolver, rifle or shotgun is Utah Admin. Rule R657-33-8 and R651-614-4
considered to be loaded when there is an any motorized terrestrial, aquatic or pursuing a bear on their property.
Hunting any wildlife is prohibited within
unexpended cartridge, shell or projectile in the recreational vehicle If you are the owner or handler of the dogs,
the boundaries of all state park areas, except
firing position. you must have a valid bear permit in your pos-
those designated open to hunting by the Divi- Spotlighting
Pistols and revolvers are also considered session while you are harvesting or pursuing
sion of Parks and Recreation in Utah Admin. Utah Code §§§ 23-20-3, 76-10-504, 76-10-523 and Utah
to be loaded when an unexpended cartridge, bear. However, there are some exceptions to
Rule R651-614-4. Admin. Rule R657-33-10
shell or projectile is in a position whereby the You may not use spotlighting to take a this rule for guides and outfitters licensed in
Hunting with rifles, handguns or
manual operation of any mechanism once black bear. the state of Utah.
muzzleloaders in park areas designated open
would cause the unexpended cartridge, shell You may not use a spotlight, headlight or If you are already a Utah-licensed guide or
to hunting is prohibited within one mile of all
or projectile to be fired. other artificial light to locate any protected outfitter, see Pursuit restrictions on page 26.
park facilities, including buildings, camp or
A muzzleloading firearm is considered wildlife while having in your possession a To learn more about becoming a Utah-licensed
picnic sites, overlooks, golf courses, boat ramps
loaded when it is capped or primed and has a firearm or other weapon or device that could guide or outfitter, see page 14.
and developed beaches.
powder charge and ball or shot in the barrel or be used to take or injure protected wildlife. When dogs are used to pursue a bear, the
Hunting with shotguns or archery tackle
cylinders. The use of a spotlight or other artificial licensed hunter who intends to take the bear
is prohibited within one-quarter mile of the
The firearm restrictions in this section do light in any area where protected wildlife are must be present when the dogs are released.
above areas.
not apply to concealed firearm permit holders, generally found is prima facie evidence of Then, the licensed hunter must continuously
provided the person is not utilizing the con- Carrying a dangerous attempting to locate protected wildlife. (Prima participate in the hunt until it ends.
cealed firearm to hunt or take wildlife. weapon while under the facie evidence means that if you’re spotlight- When dogs are used to harvest a bear—
influence of alcohol or ing, the burden of proof falls on you to prove and there is not an open pursuit season—the
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Areas where you cannot drugs that you were not attempting to locate owner or handler of the dogs must:
discharge a firearm Utah Code § 76-10-528 protected wildlife.) • Have either a valid pursuit permit and be
Utah Code § 76-10-508 and Utah Admin. Rule R657-12 You may not carry a dangerous weapon or The provisions of this section do not apply accompanied by a licensed hunter
You may not discharge a dangerous hunt bear while under the influence of alcohol to the use of the headlights of a motor vehicle –OR–
weapon or firearm under any of the following or drugs. or other artificial light in a usual manner • Have a valid limited-entry permit (either
circumstances: where there is no attempt or intent to locate archery or any legal weapon) for the
protected wildlife. limited-entry unit being hunted
20 21Utah Black Bear Guidebook • 2014 Bear baiting Rule R657-13 and in the 2014 Utah Fishing The Division will need time—sometimes Tagging requirements
Utah Black Bear Guidebook • 2014
Utah Code § 23-20-3 and Utah Admin. Rule R657-33-13 Guidebook. You may not use any other species a day or two—to review your request for a Utah Code §§ 23-20-3 and 23-20-30 and Utah Admin. Rule
You can only bait a bear if you obtain a of protected wildlife as bait. certificate of registration. Please keep that in R657-33-15
bear premium limited-entry archery permit You may use domestic livestock or its mind when submitting your request. Before you move the bear’s carcass or leave
or a bear limited-entry archery permit. You parts—including processed meat scraps—as If you want to move a bait station, you the site of the kill, you must tag the carcass
must also have a certificate of registration for bait, as long as you have all of the following must first remove all materials used as bait with a temporary possession tag. The tag is
baiting. documentation in your possession: from the original station. Then, you must apply only valid for 48 hours after the date of kill and
You may not bait if you have a bear • A certificate from a licensed veterinar- for a new certificate of registration. The Divi- must remain attached to the pelt or unskinned
harvest-objective permit. ian that certifies the domestic livestock sion will not issue a certificate of registration carcass until the permanent possession tag is
Only hunters listed on the certificate of or its parts does not have a contagious for your new station until you clean up your attached.
registration may hunt over the bait station, disease, and that states the cause and old station. To tag a carcass with a temporary posses-
and the certificate of registration must be in date of death If you are interested in baiting on lands sion tag, you should perform the following
the hunters’ possession while hunting over the • A certificate of brand inspection or other administered by the U.S. Forest Service or steps:
bait station. proof of ownership or legal possession Bureau of Land Management, you must verify • Completely detach the tag from the
Any person who tends a bait station must You may not place bait in either of the that these areas are open to baiting before you permit
also be listed on the certificate of registration. following areas: apply for a bear limited-entry archery permit. • Completely remove the notches that
If you are listed on a bait-station certifi- • Within 100 yards of water, a public road If you bait a bear illegally on federal lands, you correspond with the date the animal was
cate, please review the following sections for or a designated trail can be prosecuted under federal law. taken and the sex of the animal
essential information about using bait and • Within a half-mile of any permanent You can learn whether federal lands are • Attach the tag to the carcass so that the
moving a bait station. dwelling or campground open by contacting district offices. Baiting lo- tag remains securely fastened and visible
Note: There may be additional bait-place- cations and applicable travel restrictions must Note: You may not remove more than one
Using bait ment restrictions, depending upon historical be verified by the district supervisor before you notch indicating date or sex, nor tag more than
Utah Code § 23-20-3 and Utah Admin. Rule R657-33-14
human and bear activity—especially nuisance can apply for a certificate of registration. one carcass using the same tag.
You may establish or use no more than two complaints—within any given area. Areas generally closed to baiting stations You may not hunt or pursue a bear after
bait stations at one time during either open by these federal agencies include: any of the notches have been removed from
season. Obtaining a certificate of • Designated wilderness areas the tag or after the tag has been detached
If a bait station lures a bear, you may not registration • Heavily used drainages or recreation from the permit.
use a firearm or dogs to take the bear. With a Utah Code § 23-20-3
areas You may not possess a bear pelt or
bear premium limited-entry archery permit The Division issues certificates of registra- • Critical watersheds unskinned carcass without a valid permanent
or limited-entry archery permit, you may use tion only to hunters who have valid bear The Division will send a copy of the certifi- possession tag affixed to the pelt or unskinned
archery tackle only, even when hunting bear limited-entry archery permits. cate of registration to the private landowner or carcass. This provision does not apply to a per-
away from the bait station. You can obtain the certificate of registra- appropriate district office of the land manage- son in possession of a properly tagged carcass
Bait may not be contained in—nor can it tion by visiting the Division office in the region ment agency that manages the land where the or pelt within 48 hours after the kill, provided
include—any metal, glass, porcelain, plastic, where you plan to set up your bait station. bait station will be placed, as identified by the the person was issued and is in possession of a
cardboard or paper. The bait station must be To obtain a certificate of registration hunter on the application for a certificate of valid permit.
marked with a sign provided by the Division for baiting, you must provide the following registration.
and posted within 10 feet of the bait. information to the Division: Evidence of sex and age
If you apply for a certificate of registration, Utah Admin. Rule R657-33-16
You may place bait only in areas open to • The type of bait you will use
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there is a $10 nonrefundable application fee. Evidence of the bear’s sex must remain
hunting and only during the open seasons. • The GPS coordinates (UTM, including the
All materials used as bait must be removed datum, or latitude and longitude) of the attached to the bear’s carcass or pelt until a
Possession and Division employee attaches a permanent tag.
within 72 hours after the season ends or within bait station
72 hours after the person or persons who are • Written permission from the appropriate
transportation The permit holder must bring the pelt and
After you harvest a bear, there are several skull to a conservation officer or Division office
registered for that bait station harvest a bear. landowner if you want to bait and hunt
rules governing its possession and transporta- in an unfrozen condition. This allows Division
You may use nongame fish as bait, except on private land
tion. biologists to gather management data.
fish listed as prohibited in Utah Admin.
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