Utah Admin. Code R58-20-5 - Elk Ranch Requirements
(1) An elk ranch
may not allow cervids other than domesticated elk to enter and reside on the
elk ranch.
(2) The elk ranch shall
construct perimeter fences and gates to prevent the movement of cervids, both
captive and wild, into or out of the facility and shall meet the minimum
standards defined in Section
4-39-201.
(3) The elk ranch shall contain sufficient
trees, rocks, hills, and natural habitat to provide cover for the
animals.
(4) Elk ranches shall be
600 to 5,000 contiguous acres.
(5)
With written approval from the Domesticated Elk Advisory Council, an elk ranch
may:
(a) be smaller than 600 fenced contiguous
acres; or
(b) be larger than 5,000
acres.
(6) The elk ranch
owner shall:
(a) provide ample signage around
the facility indicating that it is a domesticated elk facility and notifying
the public that the animals are not wild elk;
(b) meet each requirement in Section
4-39-401 concerning the escape of
domesticated elk;
(c) remove any
wild big game animals before enclosing the elk ranch; and
(d) notify the department and Division of
Wildlife Resources within 48 hours if wild big game animals are found within
the elk ranch. The parties involved may design a cooperative removal program to
remove the animals.
(6)
Elk ranches shall allow access to the facility and records for an inspection in
accordance with Section
4-39-207, Inspection of
Facilities.
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