R657-46-3. Application for a Field Trial Certificate of Registration

(1)(a) A person may conduct a field trial using pen-reared game birds provided that person applies for and obtains a certificate of registration from the Division of Wildlife Resources, except as provided in Subsection (b).

(b) A person may conduct a field trial using pen-reared game birds on a commercial hunting area without obtaining a certificate of registration.

(2) Applications are available at any division office.

(3) The application must include written permission from the owner, lessee, or land management agency of the property where the field trial is to be conducted.

(4)(a) Applications must be submitted to the appropriate regional division office where the field trial is being held.

(b) Applications must be received at least 45 days prior to the date of the field trial.

(5) The division will not approve any application for an area where, in the opinion of the division, the field trial or the release of pen-reared game birds interferes with wildlife, wildlife habitat or wildlife nesting periods.

(6) Field trials may be held only during the dates and within the area specified on the field trial certificate of registration.