R657-6-4. Permits for Band-tailed Pigeon, Greater Sage-grouse, Sharp-tailed Grouse and White-tailed Ptarmigan

  (1)(a) A person may not take or possess:

  (i) Band-tailed pigeon without first obtaining a Band-tailed pigeon permit;

  (ii) Greater sage-grouse without first obtaining a Greater sage-grouse permit;

  (iii) Sharp-tailed grouse without first obtaining a Sharp-tailed grouse permit; or

  (iv) White-tailed ptarmigan without first obtaining a White-tailed ptarmigan permit.

  (b) A person may obtain only one permit for each species listed in Subsection (1)(a), except a falconer with a valid Falconry Certificate of Registration may obtain one additional two-bird Greater sage-grouse permit beginning on the date published in the guidebook of the Wildlife Board for taking upland game and wild turkey, if any permits are remaining.

  (2)(a) A limited number of two-bird Greater sage-grouse permits are available in the areas published in the guidebook of the Wildlife Board for taking upland game and wild turkey.

  (b) A Greater sage-grouse permit may only be used in one of the open areas as published in the guidebook of the Wildlife Board for taking upland game and wild turkey.

  (c) Greater sage-grouse permits will be issued pursuant to R657-62-21.

  (3)(a) A limited number of two-bird, Sharp-tailed grouse permits are available.

  (b) A Sharp-tailed grouse permit may only be used in one of open areas as published in the guidebook of the Wildlife Board for taking upland game and wild turkey.

  (c) Sharp-tailed grouse permits will be issued pursuant to R657-62-21.

  (4) Band-tailed pigeon and White-tailed ptarmigan permits are available from Division offices, through the mail, and through the Division's Internet address by the first week in August, free of charge.