R657-33-4. Permits for Pursuing Bear

  (1)(a) To pursue bear without a limited entry or harvest objective bear permit, the dog handler must:

  (i) obtain a valid bear pursuit permit from a division office or through the drawing administered pursuant to R657-62; or

  (ii) possess the documentation and certifications required in R657-33-26(2) to pursue bear for compensation.

  (b) A bear pursuit permit or exemption therefrom does not allow a person to kill a bear.

  (2) Residents and nonresidents may purchase bear pursuit permits consistent with the requirements of this rule and the guidebooks of the Wildlife Board.

  (3) To obtain a bear pursuit permit, a person must possess a valid Utah hunting or combination license.