Utah Admin. Code R657-64-4.3 - General Predator Control Program - Compensation

(1)

(a) Program participants with a valid predator control certificate of registration will be eligible to receive from the division $50 for each qualifying coyote presented, unless compensation is otherwise reduced or increased by the division pursuant to Subsection R657-64-3(1)(a).

(b) Requests for payment shall be made only on the designated check-in dates and at the locations identified by the division.

(2) Receipt of compensation is further subject to the following conditions:

(a) The claimant seeking compensation for a coyote must:

(i) personally kill the animal presented for payment;

(ii) possess a valid predator control certification of registration at the time the animal is killed and at the time it is presented to the division for payment;

(iii) complete and submit a signed division-approved compensation form in electronic format containing the following information:

(A) the claimant's name and division customer ID number;

(B) the date and exact GPS location where each coyote was killed;

(C) a clear picture of the coyote at the kill site; and

(D) verification that the claimant personally killed the coyotes, the information provided is accurate, and all program terms and conditions have been complied with;

(iv) present to the division at a designated check-in event the fresh or preserved entire lower jaw or front two-thirds of the jaw including canines and premolars of each coyote--removed from the carcass with canine and molar teeth intact; and

(v) link or associate the jaw of each coyote presented for reimbursement to the corresponding entry for that coyote on the division-approved compensation form.

(b) Except as provided in Subsection (3), a claimant may not seek or obtain an incentive payment under this rule for any coyote that is:

(i) killed by someone or something other than the claimant;

(ii) killed outside of Utah;

(iii) presented to the division for payment more than 365 days from the date it was killed;

(iv) marked as previously redeemed for payment; or

(v) presented to the division in a condition where the lower jaw:

(A) is spoiled or rotten;

(B) has maggots or other carrion organisms;

(C) is in a frozen state that impedes division processing; or

(D) is damaged or otherwise in a condition where the species cannot be reliably verified, or the absence or presence of markings cannot be ascertained.

(3) Program participants may designate a third party to check-in their coyotes with the division at the designated times and locations, provided:

(a) the compensation form referred to in Subsection (2)(a)(iii) is completed and signed by the program participant that killed the coyotes;

(b) the lower jaw of each coyote is presented to the division, as required in Subsections (2)(a)(iv) and (2)(b), with the compensation form; and

(c) the compensation form identifies and authorizes the person that will present it to the division for compensation.

(4) Program participants are not authorized to trespass or take coyotes

(a) on tribal trust lands without written tribal authorization;

(b) other private lands without written permission of the landowner; or

(c) restricted government lands without written permission from the appropriate authorities.

(5) Employees and contractors of USDA Wildlife Services or UDAF are ineligible to receive compensation for coyotes taken within the scope of their employment or contractual responsibilities.

(6) Compensation for qualified coyotes will be documented by written receipt at the time of submission to the division and payment by check will be mailed at a later date.

(7) Participants shall be responsible for disposing of coyotes presented to the division for compensation, but the division may retain the lower jaw.

(8) The division may mark each coyote or keep the jaw or teeth of each coyote redeemed for payment to ensure compensation is paid only once for each animal.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R657-64-4.3

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2025-06, effective 3/11/2025