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Rule R651-614. Fishing, Hunting and Trapping.

As in effect on August 1, 2009

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R651-614-1. Applicability of the Utah Fish and Game Code.

Fishing, hunting and trapping shall be in accordance with the Utah Fish and Game Code, with the following provisions.

R651-614-2. Fishing near Public Areas.

Fishing from or within 100 feet of any public float designed for water sports, developed beaches, public loading docks, or boat ramps is prohibited.

R651-614-3. Ice Fishing.

Ice fishing is prohibited in areas posted closed by the park manager.

R651-614-4. Hunting Wildlife.

Hunting of any wildlife is prohibited within the boundaries of all park areas except those designated open as follows:

(1)(a) Antelope Island State Park - By special permit only

(b) Antelope Island permits to hunt bison shall be available, distributed and utilized consistent with the following statutes and rules of the Division of Wildlife Resources to the same extent as if the bison were considered wildlife: (1) Utah Code Sections 23-13-2; 23-19-1, 23-19-5; 23-19-6, 23-19-9(11), 23-19-11 and 23-20-27; (2) Utah Administrative Code Sections R657-5-4, R657-5-8 through 12, R657-5-14 and 15, R657-5-24 and 25, R657-5-27 and 28, R657- 5-34, R657-5-37, R657-5-53, R657-5-62, and Rules R657-12, R657-23, R657-32, R657-42, and R657-50.

(c) Subsection R651-614-4(1)(b) shall be applied retroactively only to the incorporation of Utah Administrative Code Sections R657-5-24, R657-5-25, R657-5-27, R657-5-34, and R657-5-37.

(2) Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park - small game

(3) Deer Creek State Park - small game and waterfowl

(4) East Canyon State Park - small game

(5) Gunlock State Park - small game

(6) Huntington State Park - waterfowl

(7) Hyrum State Park - small game

(8) Jordanelle State Park - big and small game and waterfowl

(9) Minersville - waterfowl

(10) Quail Creek State Park - waterfowl

(11) Rockport State Park - waterfowl

(12) Scofield State Park - waterfowl

(13) Starvation State Park - big and small game

(14) Steinaker State Park - waterfowl, falconry between October 15 and April 14 annually.

(15) Pioneer Trail, Mormon Flat Unit - big and small game

(16) Wasatch Mountain State Park - big and small game

(17) Yuba State Park - small game

R651-614-5. Hunting with Firearms.

Hunting with rifles and handguns on park areas designated open is prohibited within one mile of all park area facilities, including, but not limited to buildings, camp/picnic sites, overlooks, golf courses, boat ramps and developed beaches. Shotguns and archery equipment are prohibited within one-quarter mile of above stated areas.

R651-614-6. Trapping.

All trapping on park areas is prohibited except when authorized and permitted by the park manager.

KEY

parks

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment

October 2, 2003

Notice of Continuation

July 7, 2008

Authorizing, Implemented, or Interpreted Law

63-11-17(2)(b)

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