Utah Admin. Code R657-54-2 - Definitions

(1) Terms used in this rule are defined in Section 23-13-2.
(2) In addition:
(a) "Bait" means shelled, shucked or unshucked corn, wheat or other grain, salt or other feed that lures, attracts or entices wild turkey.
(b) "Baiting" means the direct or indirect placing, exposing, depositing, distributing, or scattering of salt, grain, or other feed that could serve as a lure or attraction for wild turkey to, on, or over any areas where hunters are attempting to take them.
(c) "CFR" means the Code of Federal Regulations.
(d) "Falconry" means the sport of taking quarry by a trained raptor.
(e) "Fall season permit" means any wild turkey hunting permit having season dates on or between August 1 to March 14, excluding turkey permits issued pursuant to Rule R657-41 and turkey control permits issued pursuant to Section R657-69-6.
(f) "Night vision device" means any device that enhances visible or non-visible light, including: night vision, thermal imaging, infrared imaging, or electronics that enhance the visible or non-visible light spectrum.
(g) "Pre-charged pneumatic air rifle" means a rifle that fires a single projectile with compressed air released from a chamber:
(i) built into the rifle; and
(ii) pressurized at a minimum of 2,000 pounds per square inch from an external high compression device or source, such as a hand pump, compressor, or scuba tank firing a single:
(A) broadhead tipped bolt or arrow; or
(B) pellet or slug during fall turkey season that:
(I) is .25 caliber or larger;
(II) weighs 18 grains or more; and
(III) is fired at a velocity to produce at least 30 foot-pounds of energy at the muzzle.
(h) "Spring season permit" means any wild turkey hunting permit having season dates on or between March 15 to July 31, excluding turkey permits issued pursuant to Rule R657-41 and turkey control permits issued pursuant to Section R657-69-6.
(i) "Wild Turkey" as used in this rule means a wild, free-ranging turkey and does not include a privately-owned wild turkey, domestic turkey, or wild-domestic hybrids.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R657-54-2
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2017-17, effective 8/7/2017 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2018-17, effective 8/9/2018 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-16, effective 8/10/2023

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