DAR File No. 28168

Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources

R657-11

Taking Furbearers

FIVE-YEAR NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

DAR File No.: 28168
Filed: 08/24/2005, 09:53
Received by: NL

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Under Sections 23-14-18 and 23-14-19, the Wildlife Board is authorized and required to provide rules to regulate and prescribe the means by which protected wildlife may be taken.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

The Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) received written comments in opposition of the use of steel-leg traps on hiking trails in the Bountiful Bench road area. DWR and the Wildlife Board have also received several verbal comments during public meetings, both in support and opposition to Rule R657-11. Verbal comment received during the last five-year review period included hunting seasons and hunting methods for furbearers. Any comments received in opposition to the rule are resolved using existing policies and procedures or the issue is placed on the Regional Advisory Council's and Wildlife Board's agenda for review and discussion during the process for taking public input. The public is welcome to view the Regional Advisory Council minutes, Wildlife Board minutes and administrative record for this rule at DWR.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

Rule R657-11 provides the application procedures, standards, and requirements for taking furbearers. The provisions adopted in this rule are effective in providing the standards and requirements for taking furbearers. Continuation of this rule is necessary for continued success of the furbearer program and providing furbearer hunting opportunities.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Angela VanScoyk at the above address, by phone at 801-538-4707, by FAX at 801-538-4709, or by Internet E-mail at angelavanscoyk@utah.gov

Authorized by:

James F Karpowitz, Director

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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For questions regarding the content or application of this rule, please contact Angela VanScoyk at the above address, by phone at 801-538-4707, by FAX at 801-538-4709, or by Internet E-mail at angelavanscoyk@utah.gov

For questions about the rulemaking process, please contact the Division of Administrative Rules (801-538-3764). Please Note: The Division of Administrative Rules is NOT able to answer questions about the content or application of these administrative rules.