R657-62-19. Black Bear

  (1) Permit and Pursuit Applications.

  (a) For the purposes of this section, "restricted bear pursuit permit" means a limited entry permit issued in a division drawing that authorizes an individual to pursue bear using trained dogs, consistent with the restrictions found in Utah Admin. Code R657-33.

  (b) A person must possess or obtain a valid hunting or combination license in order to apply for or obtain a limited entry bear permit or restricted bear pursuit permit.

  (c) A person may not apply for or obtain more than one bear permit and restricted bear pursuit permit distributed pursuant to this rule within the same calendar year.

  (d) A person may simultaneously possess both a limited entry bear permit and a restricted pursuit permit.

  (e) Limited entry bear permits and restricted pursuit permits are valid only for the hunt unit and for the specified season designated on the permit.

  (f)(i) Applicants may select up to three hunt unit choices when applying for limited entry bear or restricted bear pursuit permits. Hunt unit choices must be listed in order of preference.

  (ii) Applicants must specify in the application a specific season for their limited entry or restricted bear pursuit permit.

  (g) Any person intending to use bait during their bear hunt must obtain a certificate of registration as provided in Sections R657-33-13 and 14.

  (h) Applicants must meet all age requirements, proof of hunter education requirements and youth restrictions as provided in Sections 23-19-22.5, 23-19-11 and 23-20-20.

  (2) Group applications are not accepted.

  (3) Waiting periods.

  (a) Any person who obtains a limited entry bear permit through the division drawing, may not apply for a permit thereafter for a period of two years.

  (b) Any person who obtains a limited entry restricted bear pursuit permit through the division drawing, may not apply for a permit thereafter for a period of two years.

  (c) Waiting periods do not apply to bear wildlife expo permits, as provided in R657-55-6.

  (4) A person must complete a mandatory orientation course prior to applying for any bear permit offered through a division drawing or obtaining bear permits as described in R657-33-3(5).