R657-5-38. Bison Hunts

  (1) To hunt bison, a hunter must obtain a bison permit.

  (2) A person who has obtained a bison permit may not obtain any other bison permit or hunt during any other bison hunt.

  (3) A hunter's choice bison permit allows a person to take a bison of either sex within the area, during the seasons, and using the weapon type prescribed by the Wildlife Board.

  (4)(a) An orientation course is required for bison hunters who draw an Antelope Island bison permit. Hunters shall be notified of the orientation date, time and location.

  (b) The Antelope Island hunt is administered by the Division of Parks and Recreation.

  (5) A cow bison permit allows a person to take one cow bison within the area, during the seasons, and using the weapon types as specified on the permit and in the Antlerless guidebook of the Wildlife Board for taking big game.

  (6) An orientation course is required for bison hunters who draw cow bison permits. Hunters will be notified of the orientation date, time and location.

  (7)(a) A person who has obtained a bison permit must report hunt information within 30 calendar days after the end of the hunting season, whether the permit holder was successful or unsuccessful in harvesting a bison.

  (b) Bison permit holders must report hunt information by telephone, or through the division's Internet address.

  (c) A person who fails to comply with the requirement in Subsection (a) shall be ineligible to apply for any once-in-a-lifetime, premium limited entry, limited entry, or cooperative wildlife management unit permit or bonus point in the following year.

  (d) Late questionnaires may be accepted pursuant to Rule R657-42-9(2).