R657-66-5. Distribution of Military Installation Permit Vouchers and Permits

  (1) The Division shall distribute permit vouchers approved by the Wildlife Board to the Commander, retaining the number of permits as defined in Utah Administrative Rule R657-66-4(2)(b) to distribute via the Division's annual permit drawing.

  (2) The Commander shall assign permit vouchers received from the Division using the scheme described in the cooperative agreement outlining the creation of the MIU.

  (3) The distribution scheme used by the Commander shall be fair and equitable and shall comply with state and federal laws.

  (4) Neither the Commander nor the Military Installation may sell or receive compensation of any kind for a permit voucher or for allowing hunting access on the Military Installation under this Rule.

  (5) MIU permits and permit vouchers may not be donated, auctioned, sold, traded, or otherwise transferred to third parties, except as provided for by state law, administrative rule, or proclamation of the Wildlife Board.

  (6) An individual receiving a Military Installation Permit Voucher may redeem the voucher for a Military Installation Permit by:

  (a) Paying the appropriate permit fee to the Division;

  (b) Possessing a valid Utah hunting or combination license; and

  (c) Being otherwise legally qualified to hunt in Utah.

  (7) An individual may apply for a Military Installation Permit made available to the public by:

  (a) Submitting an application in the permit drawing administered by the Division; and

  (b) paying the associated application fee.

  (8) An individual who successfully draws a Military Installation Permit in the permit drawing may redeem their permit by:

  (a) Paying the appropriate permit fee to the Division;

  (b) Possessing a valid Utah hunting or combination license; and

  (c) Being otherwise legally qualified to hunt in Utah.

  (9) As a condition of being issued an Military Installation Permit, the hunter recognizes the inherent risks associated with Military Installations, and agrees to comply with the terms and conditions established in the cooperative agreement, those issued by the Commander, and the laws and regulations pertaining to hunting in the state of Utah.

  (10) Waiting periods and bonus points do not apply to military personnel participating in the distribution scheme administered by the Commander, nor are waiting periods incurred or existing points lost upon obtaining a permit.

  (11) Waiting periods and bonus points apply to military personnel and members of the public who apply for a Military Installation Permit through the permit drawing.

  (12) A member of the military who may otherwise qualify to receive a Military Installation Permit voucher may apply for a Military Installation Permit through the permit drawing, but becomes subject to the rules and regulations applicable to a member of the general public in the event that they successfully draw a permit.

  (13) An individual who harvests an animal during a Military Installation hunt may not harvest another animal of the same species during that license year, except as described in the cooperative agreement establishing the MIU or as provided for by the Wildlife Board.

  (14) Either the Division or the Commander can discontinue participation in the Military Installation Permit Program by providing prior written notice to the other party.