Utah Admin. Code R657-33-14 - Use of Bait
(1)
(a) A person who has obtained a limited entry
bear permit for a season and hunt unit that allows baiting may use firearms and
archery equipment as provided in Section
R657-33-6.
(b) Bear lured to a bait station may only be
taken using firearms and archery equipment approved by the Wildlife Board and
described in the guidebook for taking bear.
(c) A person may establish or use no more
than two bait stations. The bait stations may only be used during periods
designated in the guidebook for taking bear.
(d) Bear lured to a bait station may not be
taken with dogs.
(e) Bait may not
be contained in or include any metal, glass, porcelain, plastic, cardboard, or
paper except that a single metal container with a maximum size of 55 gallons
may be used if securely attached at the bait site. Metal containers may not be
used within designated federal wilderness areas.
(f) The bait station must be marked with a
sign provided by the division and posted within 10 feet of the bait.
(g) A dog handler may not intentionally run
dogs off a bait station while pursuing bear.
(2)
(a)
Bait may be placed only in areas open to hunting and only during the open
seasons.
(b) All materials used as
bait including metal containers, if used, must be removed within 72 hours after
the close of the season or within 72 hours after the persons, who are
registered for that bait station harvest a bear.
(3) A person may:
(i) use nongame fish as bait, except those
listed as prohibited in Rule R657-13 and the guidebook of the Wildlife Board
for Taking Fish and Crayfish;
(ii)
not use other species of protected wildlife as bait; or
(iii) not use any chocolate or cocoa products
as bait.
(4)
(a) Domestic livestock or its parts,
including processed meat scraps, may be used as bait.
(b) A person using domestic livestock or
their parts for bait must have in possession:
(i) a certificate of brand inspection, bill
of sale, or other proof of ownership or legal possession.
(5) Bait may not be placed within:
(a) 100 yards of water or a public road or
designated trail; or
(b) 1/2 mile
of any permanent dwelling or campground.
(6) This Section does not authorize the
violation of any rules or regulations set by private landowners or public land
management agencies.
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