Utah Admin. Code R657-33-4 - Permits for Pursuing Bear

(1)
(a) To pursue bear without a limited entry or harvest objective bear permit, the dog handler must:
(i) obtain a valid bear pursuit permit from a division office or through the drawing administered pursuant to Rule R657-62; or
(ii) possess the documentation and certifications required in Subsection R657-33-26(2) to pursue bear for compensation.
(b) A bear pursuit permit or exemption therefrom does not allow a person to kill a bear.
(2) Residents and nonresidents may purchase bear pursuit permits consistent with the requirements of this rule and the guidebooks of the Wildlife Board.
(3) To obtain a bear pursuit permit, a person must possess a valid Utah hunting or combination license.

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Utah Admin. Code R657-33-4
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2015-7, effective 3/16/2015 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2025-06, effective 3/11/2025

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