Utah Admin. Code R657-5-53 - Antler Point Restrictions on Buck Deer Hunts

(1) The Wildlife Board may implement antler point restrictions on buck deer hunts.

(2)

(a) The Wildlife Board may set the APR as either a 3-point or 4-point antler restriction, where the buck deer has 3 or 4 points on at least one antler above or including the first fork in the antler.

(b) the eye guard on a buck deer does not qualify as a "point" as described in Subsection (2)(a).

(3) An APR must be implemented before the application process for permits, specified in Rule R657-62.

(4) The Wildlife Board may elect to implement an APR for:

(a) specific buck deer hunting unit;

(b) a specific buck deer hunting season or seasons;

(c) a specific weapon type;

(d) either adults or youth, or both; or

(e) any combination of subsections (4)(i)-(iv).

(5) The division may require person who has obtained a buck deer permit subject to an APR and has successfully harvested a buck deer may be required to submit photographic evidence that their harvested buck complies with the APR.

(6) a person who has obtained a buck deer permit subject to an APR may not hunt during any other deer hunt or obtain any other deer permit, except as provided in Section R657-5-27.

(7) Any APR implemented by the Wildlife Board shall be published in the guidebook of the Wildlife Board for taking big game.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R657-5-53

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2025-04, effective 2/7/2025