Rulemaking -- Notice.

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  • (1) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the Wildlife Board shall make rules:
    • (a) designating and establishing the boundaries of a waterfowl management area;
    • (b) governing the management and use of a waterfowl management area in accordance with the provisions of this chapter; and
    • (c) to create an annual permit process by which commercial hunting guides and outfitters may use waterfowl management areas in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
  • (2) The annual permit process described in Subsection (1)(c) shall:
    • (a) preserve the opportunity for non-guided hunters to use waterfowl management areas; and
    • (b) require a permit holder to comply with safety standards established by the Wildlife Board.
  • (3) The division shall provide an annual report to the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Interim Committee regarding any rules made or changed in accordance with this chapter.
  • (4) The Wildlife Board shall publish a map of the boundaries of each waterfowl management area.
  • (5) Nothing in this chapter modifies or limits:
    • (a) the provisions of Section 23-21-5, or the discretion of the division to manage waterfowl management areas for other beneficial purposes, including for the benefit of the public, shorebirds, waterfowl, and other protected wildlife; or
    • (b) the authority of the division, the director of the division, or the Wildlife Board under Title 23, Chapter 21, Lands and Waters for Wildlife Purposes.




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