R657-62-22. Swan

  (1) Permit applications.

  (a) A person may obtain only one swan permit each year.

  (i) A person may not apply more than once annually.

  (b) A person must possess or obtain a valid hunting or combination license in order to apply for or obtain a Swan permit.

  (c) The division shall issue no more than the number of swan permits authorized by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service each year.

  (d) A person must complete a one-time orientation course before applying for a swan permit, except as provided under Subsection R657-9-6 (3) (b).

  (i) Remaining swan permits available for sale shall be issued only to persons having previously completed the orientation course.

  (e) Applicants must meet all age requirements, proof of hunter education requirements and youth restrictions as provided in Utah Code 23-19-24, 23-19-11 and 23-20-20.

  (2) Youth applications.

  (a) For purposes of this section, "youth" means any person 17 years of age or younger on July 31^st of the year in which the youth hunting day is held, as provided in the guidebook of the Wildlife Board for taking waterfowl, Wilson's snipe and coot.

  (b) Fifteen percent of the Swan permits are reserved for youth hunters.

  (c) Youth who apply for a swan permit will automatically be considered in the youth permit drawing based on their birth date.

  (3) Group applications.

  (a) Up to four people may apply together in a Group Application.

  (b) Up to four youth may apply together in a Group Application.

  (4) Waiting period does not apply.