Utah Administrative Code (Current through November 1, 2019) |
R657. Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources |
R657-10. Taking Cougar |
R657-10-7. Traps and Trapping Devices
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(1) Cougar may not be taken with a trap, snare or any other trapping device, except as authorized by the Division of Wildlife.
(2) Cougar accidentally caught in any trapping device must be released unharmed, and must not be pursued or taken.
(3)(a) Written permission must be obtained from a division representative to remove the carcass of a cougar from any trapping device.
(b) The carcass shall remain the property of the state of Utah and must be surrendered to the division.