R657-22-14. Restrictions on Release and Harvest

  (1)(a) Except as provided in Subsection R657-22-16(2)(e), game birds raised or held in possession under this rule may be released only on the CHA property.

  (b) Each game bird released must be healthy, capable of flight, free of disease and suitable for human consumption.

  (c) A person may not retard or restrict a game bird's ability to fly or run during hunting activities in any manner other than dizzying or tucking heads under wings before release.

  (2) A minimum of 100 game birds of each authorized species, shall be released on the CHA during the current operating year.

  (3)(a) Operators may not allow the harvest of more than 85% of each species released, except as provided in Subsection (b).

  (b) There is no limit to the percentage of game birds that may be harvested that are not, in the opinion of the division, established as a wild population in the vicinity of the CHA. Any variance to Subsection (a) shall be indicated on the CHA certificate of registration.

  (4) Only those game birds obtained from the following sources may be released or held in possession on a CHA:

  (a) an aviculturist, certified as provided in Rule R657-4;

  (b) a CHA, certified under this rule; or

  (c) a source located outside of Utah provided the game birds are imported as provided in Rule R58-1.

  (5) Protected wildlife not authorized for release on the CHA may be hunted only during their respective seasons as provided in the rules and proclamations of the Wildlife Board.