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Utah Waterfowl Guidebook • 2020–2021 CONTACT US CONTENTS WHAT’S NEW KNOW THE LAWS This guidebook summarizes Utah’s Turn in a poacher 6 Key dates and fees COVID-19 and Utah’s waterfowl hunts: waterfowl laws and rules. Although Phone: 1-800-662-3337 8 Basic requirements Stay informed about COVID-19 pandemic- it is a convenient quick-reference document Email: [email protected] 9 Do you need a federal stamp? related changes that might affect your for Utah’s waterfowl regulations, it is not an Online: wildlife.utah.gov/utip 9 Utah’s Trial Hunting Program hunt. See the box on page 29 and visit all-encompassing resource. wildlife.utah.gov/covid. Division offices 10 Do you have a HIP number? For an in-depth look at the 11 How to obtain a 2020 permit Offices are open 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Apply for permits: If you plan to apply for state’s rules, Monday through Friday. 13 Swan permits for youth swan, greater sage-, sandhill visit wildlife.utah.gov/rules. For 15 After your swan hunt and sharp-tailed grouse permits in the hunt Utah’s wildlife laws and statutes, visit Salt Lake City 16 Firearms, crossbows and archery drawing, the permit application period runs le.utah.gov/xcode/code.html. 1594 W North Temple tackle from July 1–16, 2020. For more information on Then use the references in the guide- Box 146301 17 Make sure you’re in range applying for a swan permit, see page 11. For book—such as Utah Admin. Rule R657-9-6 Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6301 18 Hunters with disabilities information on applying for grouse and crane and Utah Code § 23-20-3—to find the 801-538-4700 18 Hunting methods permits, see the 2020–21 Utah Upland detailed law or rule that underpins the 20 Boating laws and rules and Guidebook. guidebook summary. Central Region If you have questions about a particular 1115 N Main Street 21 Hunting-dog field trials and Change to permit surrender processes: rule, call or visit the nearest Division office. Springville, UT 84663 training Starting this year, if you need to surrender your Utah Waterfowl Guidebook • 2020–2021 Waterfowl Utah 801-491-5678 23 Rest areas swan permit, you are strongly encouraged to Who makes the rules? 23 No-shooting areas do so at least 30 days before the season The Utah Wildlife Board passes the rules Northeastern Region 24 Trespassing opens. The surrender process has changed and 318 N Vernal Avenue summarized in this guidebook. 24 Possession and transportation could result in the loss of previously accrued There are seven board members, and Vernal, UT 84078 preference points. For details, see the article on 435-781-9453 25 Avian diseases in Utah each serves a six-year term. Appointed by the 27 Special regulations for national page 32 or visit wildlife.utah.gov/refund. governor, board members are not Division Northern Region wildlife refuges Fee increases for nonresident hunters: employees. 515 E 5300 S 28 Digital license License, permit and application fees for hunt- The Division’s director serves as the Ogden, UT 84405 30 Season dates and bag and ers who are not Utah residents will increase board’s executive secretary but does not have 801-476-2740 possession limits starting July 1, 2020. Some of those increased a vote on wildlife policies. 31 areas fees are listed in the tables on page 6. To Before board members make changes to Southeastern Region wildlife rules, they listen to recommendations 319 N Carbonville Road, Ste A 32 ID that swan before you shoot it see all of Utah’s license and permit fees, visit Price, UT 84501 32 Mercury and wildlife.utah.gov/licenses/fees.html. from Division biologists. They also receive 435-613-3700 33 Waterfowl Slam program input from the public and various interest Lower scaup limit: The daily bag limit for groups via the regional advisory council (RAC) 34 Utah’s Youth Waterfowl Hunts scaup has been reduced to two per day. process. Southern Region 35 Maps available online 1470 N Airport Road For all and season dates, see page If you have feedback or suggestions for 36 Shooting hours Cedar City, UT 84721 30. board members, you can find their contact wildlife.utah.gov 435-865-6100 39 Identification information online at wildlife.utah.gov. 56 Definitions Youth Waterfowl Hunt dates: This fall, Washington County Field Office the Youth Waterfowl Hunt in the Northern Wildlife Board members Zone will be held Sept. 19, 2020. The Youth 451 N SR-318 Randy Dearth Waterfowl Hunt in the Southern Zone will Byron Bateman, Chair Hurricane, UT 84737 Wade Heaton Kevin Albrecht, Vice Chair 435-879-8694 be held two weeks later, on Oct. 3, 2020. For details, see page 34. Karl Hirst Mike Fowlks, Donnie Hunter Division Director &

wildlife.utah.gov Bret Selman Executive Secretary 2 3 Swan hunting tagging change: Starting Online HIP registration process: Registra- Utah Waterfowl Guidebook • 2020–2021 in 2020, swan hunters will have a bit more tion in the Migratory Game Harvest Infor- Don’t lose your hunting and fi shing privileges leeway in when and where they can tag a mation Program (HIP) has never been easier. To If you commit a wildlife violation, you could lose the privilege of hunting and  shing in Utah. swan. For details, see page 15. register, visit wildlife.utah.gov/uthip. For more The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources can suspend the license of information, please see page 10. You must anyone who knowingly, intentionally or recklessly violates wildlife Forfeit preference points for purchase have a HIP number issued between March 11, laws. Your license can be suspended for a wildlife violation if: of remaining swan permit: If you 2020 and March 10, 2021 if you plan to hunt • You are convicted. purchase a swan permit that’s available after waterfowl during the 2020–2021 season. • You plead guilty or no contest. the hunt drawing in 2020, you will lose any • You enter a plea in abeyance or preference points you’ve accrued for swan. To Plan your hunt: The Utah Hunt Planner is an diversion agreement. learn more about purchasing these permits, online tool you can use to be better prepared Suspension proceedings are separate and indepen- see page 12. for your next Utah hunt. It contains in-depth dent from criminal prosecution. The Utah Division of information on Utah’s waterfowl manage- Wildlife Resources may suspend your license privileges Hunting in Utah State Parks: Hunting of ment areas. To use the hunt planner, visit whether or not the court considers suspension in your wildlife is allowed within the boundaries of all wildlife.utah.gov/huntplanner. criminal case. You will be noti ed of any action against Utah State Park areas, except those areas and your privilege after criminal proceedings conclude. And hunts specifically closed by the Utah Division Buy your license over the phone: You can remember, if your license is suspended in Utah, you of State Parks and Recreation in Utah Admin. now buy a Utah hunting or combination license may not be permitted to hunt or  sh in most other Rule R651-614. For details, see page 18 or over the telephone. Just call 1-800-221-0659. states. (Visit wildlife.utah.gov/know-the-consequences.html to see a map of participating states.) visit stateparks.utah.gov/resources/hunting-at- The line is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days

Utah Waterfowl Guidebook • 2020–2021 Waterfowl Utah state-parks. a week. In addition to the fee for the license, raises funds for waterfowl conservation. stances, you must obtain written permission you’ll also be charged a $2 transaction fee for Adults can join for $20, and youth can join from the landowner or the landowner’s Check season dates: Season dates change each item you buy. for $10. To learn more, visit page 33 or authorized representative before hunting on every year. For details, see the tables that start wildlife.utah.gov/waterfowl-slam. private lands. For more information, please see on page 30. Youth hunting age: To be considered a youth Trespassing on pages 23–24. for all waterfowl hunting, you must be 17 years No shooting or hunting on Antelope And keep in mind old or younger on July 31, 2020. Island: Antelope Island remains a no-shooting Protection from discrimination: The area. For details, see page 17. Division receives federal financial assistance Northern and Southern -hunting Retrieving waterfowl: Before hunting in from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Under zones: This year, there will again be two an area, make sure you can retrieve the birds Off-highway vehicles: Off-highway vehicles Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section different zones for hunting ducks, coots, you shoot. Because of mud or deep water, you are not permitted on state waterfowl manage- 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II mergansers, snipe and scaup. For season dates may need chest waders, a dog or a boat. Not ment areas, except in areas that are posted open of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and boundary information on the Northern attempting to retrieve your waterfowl could to OHV use. the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title IX of and Southern zones, see page 30. result in a citation. the Education Amendments of 1972, the U.S. Burning phragmites during the hunt: Department of the Interior and its bureaus This fall, as conditions permit, the Division will License required to apply for permits: Swan check-in and reporting: If you draw prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, burn phragmites at a few waterfowl manage- Before you can apply for swan, greater sage- a 2020 swan permit, you are required to check color, national origin, age, disability or sex. If ment areas. To stay up to date on any prescribed grouse, and sharp-tailed grouse in your swan and submit a harvest report. For you believe that you have been discriminated burns, visit twitter.com/UtahDWR. permits in the hunt drawing, you must have a more information about this requirement, see against in any program, activity or facility, or valid hunting or combination license. See page page 15. wildlife.utah.gov Corrections: If errors are found in this guide- if you desire further information, please visit 9 for details. www.doi.gov/pmb/eeo/public-civil-rights.cfm. Trial hunting program: This fall, people book after it is printed, the Division will correct them in the electronic copy that is posted Apply in a youth-only group for swan who haven’t hunted may be able to try it for the Division funding: The Division is mostly online. Visit wildlife.utah.gov/guidebooks to permits: Up to four youth may apply together first time without taking Hunter Education. For funded by the sale of hunting and view all of the Division’s guidebooks. for swan permits in a youth-only group. For de- details, see the box on page 9. licenses and through federal aid made possible tails on applying as part of a youth-only group, by an excise tax on the sale of firearms and Participate in the Waterfowl Slam: Private lands: The Division cannot guarantee see page 13. other hunting- and fishing-related equipment. The slam is a fun, voluntary program that access to any private land. Under certain circum- wildlife.utah.gov 4 5 Utah Utah Waterfowl Guidebook • 2020–2021 KEY DATES AND FEES Other fees 2020–21 season dates New this year: License, permit and Resident license fees Nonresident license fees Youth Waterfowl Sept. 19, 2020 application fees for nonresident hunt- Hunt—Northern Zone New this year: License, permit and License Fee ers will increase starting July 1, 2020. The (see page 34 for application fees for nonresident hunters will increased permit and application fees are details) 365-day $11 increase starting July 1, 2020. The increased (age 13 and under) listed in the table below. For a complete Youth Waterfowl Oct. 3, 2020 license fees are listed in the table below. For a list of Utah’s license and permit fees, visit Hunt—Southern Zone 365-day hunting license $16 complete list of Utah’s license and permit fees, wildlife.utah.gov/licenses/fees.html. (see page 34 for (ages 14–17) visit wildlife.utah.gov/licenses/fees.html. details) Federal migratory bird hunting and $25 365-day hunting license $34 Swan Oct. 3–Dec. 13, (ages 18–64) License Fee conservation stamp (16 years of age and older). These are available 2020 365-day hunting license $25 3-day small game license $42 at U.S. post offices and some Ducks, mergansers, coots Oct. 3, 2020– (age 65 and older) (any age) license-agent locations. and Wilson’s snipe— Jan. 16, 2021 365-day hunting license $25.50 365-day hunting license $29 Swan permit (resident) $15† Northern Zone for disabled veterans (age 17 and younger) Swan permit (nonresident) $17‡ Ducks, mergansers, coots Oct. 17, 2020– (see the box on page 10 and Wilson’s snipe— Jan. 30, 2021 for details) 365-day hunting license $72 (age 18 and older) Application fee (resident) $10 Southern Zone Multi-year hunting $33 per year, up Application fee (nonresident) $15 Scaup—Northern Zone Oct. 3–Dec. 27, license (age 18 and to five years Multi-year hunting $71 per year, up license (up to five years) to five years 2020 Utah Waterfowl Guidebook • 2020–2021 Waterfowl Utah older) † You will be charged an additional $10 nonrefund- for age 18 and older able resident application fee. Scaup—Southern Zone Nov. 6, 2020– 365-day combination* $20 Jan. 30, 2021 license (ages 14–17) 365-day combination* $33 ‡ You will be charged an additional $15 nonrefund- license (age 17 and able nonresident application fee. Dark geese—Eastern Oct. 3, 2020– 365-day combination* $38 younger) Box Elder goose area Jan. 16, 2021 license (ages 18–64) 365-day combination* $98 Dark geese—Northern Oct. 3–15, 2020 365-day combination* $29 license (age 18 and goose area and Oct. 24, license (age 65 and older) 2020–Jan. 24, older) Multi-year combination* $97 per year, up 2021 365-day combination* $28.50 license (age 18 and to five years Dark geese—Southern Oct. 17, 2020– license for disabled older) goose area Jan. 30, 2021 veterans (see the box on page 10 for details) * A combination license allows you to hunt or fish in Dark geese—Wasatch Oct. 3–15, 2020

Utah and also allows you to fish with a second pole. Front goose area and Nov. 7, Multi-year combination* $37 per year, up 2020–Feb. 7, license (age 18 and to five years 2021 older) Light geese (see page Oct. 26–Dec. 15, * A combination license allows you to hunt or fish in 30 for closure details) 2020 and Jan. Utah and also allows you to fish with a second pole. 15–March 10,

2021 wildlife.utah.gov Swan application dates Swan hunting application July 1, 2020 available online Application deadline July 16, 2020 Drawing results available Aug. 3, 2020

wildlife.utah.gov Remaining permits go on Aug. 13, 2020 6 sale, if available 7 will be able to apply for or obtain permits in Utah Waterfowl Guidebook • 2020–2021 BASIC REQUIREMENTS Utah’s Trial Hunting Obtaining the proper hunting license and registering for a Migratory Bird Harvest Informa- the Division’s hunt drawing, and your hunter education registration certificate will become Program tion Program (HIP) number are important steps to complete before hunting waterfowl your hunting license. Utah Admin. Rule R657-68 in Utah. Depending on your age, you may also need a federal migratory bird hunting and Approximately four to six weeks after you Have you ever wanted to bring your conservation stamp. This section provides information about each of these items and how complete the course, you will receive your blue spouse, child or friend along on a hunt to obtain them. card by mail. and give them a chance to try hunting? You should also keep the following in mind: Now, they can join you on your next duck Are you old enough? Is hunter education or goose hunt. Utah Code § 23-19-11 • Hunters under the age of 16 must be ac- required? Utah’s Trial Hunting Program allows In Utah, there are no age restrictions companied by an adult while hunting. Utah Code § 23-19-11 and Utah Admin. Rule R657-23 anyone over the age of 12 to try hunting for waterfowl hunters. If you have passed a • All hunting regulations, including season If you were born after Dec. 31, 1965, you for up to three years—while accompa- Division-approved hunter education course, dates and bag limits, will apply. must provide proof that you’ve passed a hunter nied by a licensed hunter over the age of then you can hunt waterfowl in Utah, regard- • Hunters who are planning to hunt out of education course approved by the Division 21—before taking a Hunter Education less of your age. state should allow enough time for their before you can apply for or obtain a hunting course. You are considered to be a youth hunter hunter education card to arrive in the license or a swan permit. The program applies to hunts for if you are 17 years old or younger on July 31, mail. The only exception to this law is for indi- many different species, including ducks, 2020. viduals who are participating in the Division’s New to Utah? geese and other waterfowl. To sign up for Adults must accompany Trial Hunting Program. You can find details If you become a Utah resident, and you’ve the program or to learn more about it, Utah Waterfowl Guidebook • 2020–2021 Waterfowl Utah about the program on the next page or by completed a hunter education course in another visit wildlife.utah.gov/trial. young hunters visiting wildlife.utah.gov/trial. Utah Code § 23-20-20 state, province or country, you must obtain a While hunting with any weapon, a person Proof of hunter education Utah blue card before you can buy a resident license agent or any Division office. hunting license. You can obtain a Utah blue card under 14 years old must be accompanied You can prove that you’ve completed New this year: Starting July 1, at any Division office by providing proof that by his or her parent, legal guardian or other hunter education by obtaining a hunter educa- 2020, all license, permit and applica- you’ve completed a hunter education course responsible person who is 21 years of age or tion card (called a “blue card” in Utah) or if you tion fees for nonresident hunters will approved by the Division. older and who has been approved by the par- have a verified hunter education number on increase. For details, see page 6 or visit ent or guardian. file with the Division. The number is assigned wildlife.utah.gov/licenses/fees.html. A person at least 14 years old and under 16 Do you have a license? You must carry your license with you while when you complete hunter education and your Utah Code § 23-19-1 years old must be accompanied by a person 21 you’re hunting, and you cannot alter your blue card is issued. Before you can hunt waterfowl in Utah years of age or older while hunting with any license, or transfer or lend it to another person. — and apply for or obtain a swan permit — weapon. How to take hunter Keep in mind that you can also use the you must possess a valid hunting license or The Division encourages adults to be Utah Hunting and Fishing app to legally education combination license. familiar with hunter education guidelines or to To get started, you should visit carry hunting or combination licenses on Here’s the difference between the two complete the hunter education course before wildlife.utah.gov/huntereducation. You’ll see a phone or tablet for all the members of licenses: accompanying youth into the field. links to various traditional and online hunter your family. To download the app, visit • A hunting license allows you to hunt small While in the field, the youth and the adult education courses. Follow the instructions on wildlife.utah.gov/mobileapp. game, including waterfowl and upland

must remain close enough for the adult to see the website to obtain a hunter education regis- wildlife.utah.gov game. and provide verbal assistance to the young tration certificate (required) and to register for Do you need a federal • A combination license allows you to fish hunter. Using electronic devices, such as two- a course online. and hunt small game in Utah. When you stamp? way radios or cell phones, does not meet this If you need assistance, please contact your Utah Admin. Rule R657-9-3 buy a combination license, you also get requirement. local Division office or call 801-538-4727. In addition to your hunting license, if a price break compared to buying your When you finish the course, your instructor you’re 16 years old or older, you must obtain a hunting and fishing licenses separately. will verify your course completion in the online federal migratory bird hunting and conserva- To purchase a license, visit wildlife.utah.gov hunter education system. At that point, you tion stamp. This stamp is commonly referred to or call 1-800-221-0659. You can also visit a

wildlife.utah.gov as a duck stamp. 8 9 Utah Utah Waterfowl Guidebook • 2020–2021 You can purchase a duck stamp from If you need help while registering for a HIP HOW TO OBTAIN A 2020 SWAN PERMIT your local post office, some license agents or number, please call any Division office (see Utah Admin. Rule R657-62-22 by phone. The phone number is 1-800-782- page 2) from Mon.–Fri., 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Utah is one of the few places in the country where you have the opportunity to hunt . 6724. You can also call this number to order Once you’ve obtained your HIP number, This section provides information about applying for a swan permit or preference point in additional duck stamps. Duck stamps are not you must write the number in the space 2020. You will also find information about what to do if you obtain a permit and harvest a available at Division offices. provided on your current hunting license. After you buy your stamp, you must You can also enter and save your HIP num- swan. validate it by signing your name in ink across ber on the Utah Hunting and Fishing app. The Apply for a swan The swan orientation course provides the face of the stamp. You must also carry your app is available at wildlife.utah.gov/mobileapp. permit (new) information about swans, including informa- stamp with you while you’re hunting (most Utah Admin. Rule R657-62-22 tion that will help you identify swans hunters place their stamp on the back of their To hunt swan in Utah, you must draw a and trumpeter swans in flight. Both are legal hunting license). Discounted licenses permit in the hunt drawing. You can apply for to take, but the Division discourages you from If you’re 15 years of age or younger, you for disabled veterans the drawing online at wildlife.utah.gov from July shooting trumpeter swans. do not need a to hunt wa- To thank our servicemen and service- 1-16, 2020. After you’ve taken the course, you don’t terfowl, but if you turn 16 during the season, women, the Division offers discounted You must have a valid Utah hunting or have to take it again as long as you follow the you must buy a stamp to hunt the remainder hunting and combination licenses to combination license before you can apply for or mandatory harvest reporting rules listed on of the season. Utah veterans who were disabled in the obtain a swan permit. You must also have a valid page 15. line of duty. hunting or combination license in order to hunt Do you have a HIP The discounted hunting license is any waterfowl species. If your hunting license Key dates Utah Waterfowl Guidebook • 2020–2021 Waterfowl Utah Utah Admin. Rule R657-62-22 number? $25.50, instead of the $34 full price. expires before the waterfowl season ends, you’ll Please note the following dates if you want 50 CFR 20.20 and Utah Admin. Rule R657-9-33 Likewise, the discounted combination have to buy a new license to hunt the remainder to apply for a 2020 swan permit or preference In addition to your license (and your duck license is $28.50, instead of the $38 full of the season. point. stamp, if required), you must obtain a Migra- price. Either license is good for 365 days New this year: As of July 1, 2020, all tory Game Bird Harvest Information Program from the day you buy it. Discounted license, permit and application fees have July 1: Apply online for a permit or (HIP) registration number every season. licenses are available online or from all increased for nonresident hunters. You can see preference point (new) The number you obtained last season is Division offices listed on page 2. the new nonresident fees on page 6. Starting July 1, you may apply online for not valid for this season. To purchase a discounted hunting Don’t forget: You may also apply for a swan permit or preference point. Both resi- HIP numbers for the 2020–2021 season or combination license, you must be greater sage-grouse, sandhill crane and sharp- dents and nonresidents may apply. Groups of are valid from March 11, 2020 through March a Utah resident and have a qualifying tailed grouse permits when you apply for a swan up to four adults or four youth may also apply. 10, 2021. service-connected disability of at least permit. For details on applying for grouse and For more information, please see Applying as a 20 percent. crane permits, see pages 10-13 of the 2020–21 group on page 12. A mobile-friendly process To apply for a license online, please Utah Upland Game and Turkey Guidebook. When you submit your application for To obtain a Utah HIP number, just visit visit wildlife.utah.gov/disabledvet and If you don’t want to apply for a permit this either a swan permit or a preference point, you wildlife.utah.gov/uthip from any computer, complete the online form. If you need year, but you want a better chance of drawing will be charged a nonrefundable application smartphone or tablet and complete a few brief assistance, please call the nearest Divi- one next year, you can apply for a preference fee. questions. sion office. You will need to provide information about point instead. New this year: As of July 1, 2020, all If you choose to visit a Division office wildlife.utah.gov license, permit and application fees have any migratory game bird hunts you partici- to purchase your license, simply bring Complete the orientation increased for nonresident hunters. pated in during the 2019–2020 season. the verification of service-connected dis- course The application fee is $10 for residents and When you complete the registration ability documentation that the Depart- Before you can apply for either a swan $15 for nonresidents. A permit fee is charged process, your new HIP number will appear ment of Veterans Affairs issued to you. permit or a preference point, you must first only if you are successful in drawing a permit. on the screen. You can also choose to have it You can find additional resources for complete a one-time swan hunting orienta- The fee for a swan permit is $15 for residents emailed to you. hunters and anglers with disabilities at tion course. The course is available online at and $17 for nonresidents. wildlife.utah.gov/disabled-access. wildlife.utah.gov/SwanCourse and takes about

wildlife.utah.gov 30 minutes to complete. 10 11 Utah Utah Waterfowl Guidebook • 2020–2021 If you purchase your hunting or combination August 3: Drawing results available Preference points license while applying for a swan permit, you’ll You’ll be notified of the drawing results by (new) Swan permits for also be charged a license fee. See page 6 for a email on or before Aug. 3, 2020. You can also Utah Admin. Rule R657-62-9 youth list of license fees. learn your drawing results online or by calling Preference points ensure that applicants Utah Admin. Rule R657-62-22 Fifteen percent of this year’s swan You can use American Express, Discover, 1-800-221-0659. who are unsuccessful—or those who choose hunting permits are reserved for hunters MasterCard and VISA credit or debit cards as pay- In order to protect your privacy—and to apply only for a preference point—will who will be 17 years of age or younger ment, and they must be valid through September to comply with governmental records access have a better chance of obtaining a swan on July 31, 2020. 2020. You can also use a pre-paid credit card. laws—you may obtain access to only your own permit in next year’s hunt drawing. If you meet this age requirement, Please keep in mind that the Division is not drawing results. Important: If this is your first time apply- you can participate in the youth drawing responsible for any bank charges incurred for the If you draw a permit, you’ll likely receive ing for a swan preference point or permit, you for swan permits. You have two options: use of credit or debit cards. your permit in the mail in August. must complete the swan orientation course. You can either submit an application To change the credit or debit card associated A preference point is awarded for each August 13: Remaining permits avail- as an individual youth hunter or as a with your application, call 1-800-221-0659 or unsuccessful swan application. able (new) member of a youth-only group. visit utah-hunt.com. An individual who does not want to hunt If any permits remain after the hunt draw- Up to four youth hunters can swan in the current year may apply for a pref- July 16: Deadline for permit and prefer- ing, they will be available beginning Aug. 13, apply to hunt together in a youth-only erence point only by selecting the appropriate ence point applications 2020. Visit wildlife.utah.gov/waterfowl in early group. This allows youth to hunt swans hunt choice code (SWN) on the application and Your application for a swan permit or prefer- August to see purchase times and locations. with siblings, friends, cousins and other paying the application fee. ence point must be submitted online no later New this year: If you obtain a swan youth. If you are eligible for a swan permit, you Utah Waterfowl Guidebook • 2020–2021 Waterfowl Utah than 11 p.m. MDT on July 16, 2020. If you need permit that remains available after the hunt When you apply in a youth-only are eligible to apply for a preference point. You help with your online application, please call drawing, you will lose any preference points group for the swan hunt, all hunters cannot, however, apply for both a permit and a any Division office before 5 p.m. MDT on July 16, you’ve accrued. must meet the age requirement for the preference point in the same season. 2020. A Division employee will be available to application to be processed as a youth- A preference point will not be issued if you help you. Applying as a group only application. are successful in drawing a swan permit. Utah Admin. Rule R657-62-22 If you’re successful in drawing July 16: Deadline to resubmit or with- New this year: If you obtain a swan Instead of applying as an individual hunter, permits, please remember that all permit that remains available after the hunt draw an application you and your friends and family can apply to- hunters under the age of 16 must be drawing, you will lose any preference points Did you make a mistake in your online permit gether as a group. Up to four hunters—includ- accompanied in the field by a parent, you’ve accrued. application? Simply withdraw your original ing a mix of residents and nonresidents—can legal guardian or responsible person 21 online application and submit a new, correct ap- apply together for swan permits. How your preference years of age or older. For details on this plication before 11 p.m. MDT on July 16, 2020. And don’t forget: up to four youth can apply requirement, see page 8. In order to withdraw your application, you together in a youth-only group. points work in the must have the confirmation number from your Important: If you’re a youth and you want drawing original application. You must also have your an opportunity to draw one of the permits In the drawing, swan applications are with three preference points and hunter B customer ID and your date of birth. For each new reserved for youth, do not apply in a group sorted into groups by the number of prefer- with zero preference points apply as a group, application you submit, you will be charged a with an adult. Up to four youth hunters ence points—a 4-preference-point group, a the preference points are averaged (1.5) nonrefundable application fee. can apply together for a swan hunt. For more 3-preference-point group and so on—from and rounded down to one. This process will If you need help with your online application, details about swan-hunting opportunities for highest to lowest. Within each group of prefer- determine in which group of preference points wildlife.utah.gov please call any Division office before 5 p.m. MDT youth, see Utah’s Youth Waterfowl Hunts on ence points, the applications are then sorted your application will be considered. Hunters on July 16, 2020. page 34. from lowest to highest draw numbers. Permits with one preference point will be considered If you decide not to hunt swan, you can When you apply, all fees for all applicants are awarded in order, based on the hunt choice only after all groups or individuals with two or withdraw your online permit application until 11 in your group must be charged to one credit selected. more preference points and before all groups p.m. MDT on July 16, 2020. or debit card. If your group is successful in the Preference points are averaged and or individuals with zero preference points. Please remember that any fees you submit- drawing, all of the applicants in your group who rounded down when two or more applicants ted with your application are not refundable. have valid applications will receive a permit. apply as a group. For example, if hunter A wildlife.utah.gov 12 13 Utah Utah Waterfowl Guidebook • 2020–2021 Surrendering your • All group members must surrender their AFTER YOUR SWAN HUNT permit (new) permits Utah Admin. Rule R657-62-22 If you need to surrender your permit—and • Permit surrenders must occur at least 30 If you receive a swan permit in 2020, be sure to meet the following requirements by Jan. your hunting season hasn’t started—you days before the start of the season 12, 2021. should consider surrendering the permit Note: Even if you meet the above condi- as soon as possible. If you surrender early tions, you will not earn a point for the current Tag your swan Mandatory reporting Utah Code § 23-20-30 and Utah Admin. Rule R657-9-5 Utah Admin. Rule R657-9-6 enough, you’ll be able to keep your preference year. After you’ve taken a swan, you must tag If you obtain a swan permit, you must points. Important: If some of your group the swan. complete and submit a swan harvest survey New this year: If you surrender a swan members surrender their permits less than New this year: Starting in 2020, you by Jan. 12, 2021. Important: Reporting is permit at least 30 days before the start of the 30 days from the season opener, all group may wait to tag the swan until after you return required, even if you did not hunt or harvest season, you’ll get all of your previously accrued members will lose all of their preference to your blind, your boat (or other vessel) or dry a swan. You can complete the harvest survey preference points back, but you will not earn a points. land, whichever is nearest to the point where online or by calling 1-800-221-0659. point for the current year. Important: If you Members of the group may not surrender the bird was retrieved. If you do harvest a swan, a Division surrender a swan permit less than 30 their permits individually unless the surrender To tag a swan, completely detach the tag biologist will complete your harvest survey as days before the season opens, you will occurs because of: from your swan permit and completely remove part of the post-harvest examination that is lose all of your previously accrued pref- • Activation in the military the notches that correspond with the month required of all successful swan hunters. erence points for swan, and you will • An injury or illness that will prevent the and day the swan was taken. Then, attach the To report your swan harvest, simply bring not earn a point for the current year. individual from hunting • Death tag to the carcass so the tag remains securely the tagged swan or its head to a Division office,

Utah Waterfowl Guidebook • 2020–2021 Waterfowl Utah To learn more about surrendering a permit, fastened and visible. or the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge office, visit wildlife.utah.gov/refund. Permit refunds Your swan tag also includes a notch that within three days of harvest. A Division or Group surrender Utah Code § 23-19-38 and Utah Admin. Rule R657-42 indicates the sex of the bird, but you do not Refuge employee will help you complete your New this year: If you obtain a swan per- The Division rarely issues refunds for per- need to remove this notch; you only need to swan harvest survey. mit through a group application—and then mits, licenses or certificates of registration, but remove the notches that indicate when the It’s important to comply with the require- you decide to surrender it—you will not have there are some exceptions. To see if you’re eligi- bird was taken. ments listed above. If you miss the Jan. 12 your preference points reinstated unless your ble for a refund, visit wildlife.utah.gov/refund. You may not remove more than one notch deadline, you will be ineligible to apply for a entire group meets the following conditions: New this year: If you are eligible for a indicating the month or day the swan was 2021 swan permit unless you: refund, you must submit all required forms taken, or tag more than one swan using the • Get the head of your harvested swan and accompanying paperwork within 90 days same tag. Also, you may not hunt or pursue examined at a Division office of the season ending in order to qualify for a swans after any of the notches have been • Complete and submit a late harvest full refund. removed from the tag or the tag has been survey detached from your permit. • Pay a $50 late fee • Complete the swan orientation course Get your swan again examined If you did not harvest a swan, you would Utah Admin. Rule R657-9-6 only be required to complete the last three

You must bring the tagged swan or its items before applying for your 2021 swan wildlife.utah.gov head to a Division office—or the Bear River permit. Migratory Bird Refuge office—within three days of harvesting the swan. A staff person will examine the swan’s head and complete your swan harvest survey for you. This visit provides biologists with valuable information about swans in Utah. wildlife.utah.gov 14 15 Utah Utah Waterfowl Guidebook • 2020–2021 FIELD REGULATIONS Make sure you’re in • If you don’t have four regular-sized While hunting waterfowl in Utah, there are several requirements you must keep in mind range decoys, use four pieces of cardboard to protect yourself and the resource. Please be familiar with the requirements for carrying In the marsh, you should only shoot at cut 21 inches long by 4 inches high and using , the different types of hunting methods you may use and what you’re birds that are within range. If you try to hit (the size of a medium-sized duck). required to do with any waterfowl you harvest. a bird that’s too far away, there’s a much • After placing your targets, go back Firearms, crossbows than three shells—to hunt light geese during greater chance the bird will be wounded or to your starting point, bring your the February/March season. For season dates, hard to find. unloaded to your shoulder and archery tackle So, how do you know if you’re in range? and aim it at the target that’s 20 yards Several rules apply to the types of shot- see page 30. Before this year’s waterfowl season opens, away. Notice how big your barrel guns, crossbows and archery tackle that may Nontoxic shot and use of you can improve your ability to judge looks in relation to the size of the be used to take waterfowl in Utah. firearms, crossbows and distance accurately with the following target. Then aim at the targets that Weapon requirements archery tackle exercise: are 30, 40 and 50 yards away. 50 CFR 20.21 and Utah Admin. Rule R657-9-7 50 CFR 20.21(j) and Utah Admin. Rules R657-9-8 and R657-9-9 • Find an area that’s at least 50 yards Practice this process enough, and you’ll You may take migratory game birds with A shotgun loaded with nontoxic shot is the long and place four regular-sized duck know how birds should look when you view any of the following: only firearm you may discharge while hunting decoys 20, 30, 40 and 50 yards from them over your barrel at different distances • A shotgun no larger than 10 waterfowl or coot in any area of the state. (To your starting point. in the marsh. • A crossbow learn what nontoxic shot is, please see page • Archery equipment, including a draw 57 of this guide.) In addition, nontoxic shot • Millard County—Clear Lake and Topaz • You own the vehicle or have permission Utah Waterfowl Guidebook • 2020–2021 Waterfowl Utah lock is the only ammunition you may have in your Slough from the vehicle’s owner. During most Utah waterfowl hunts, the possession while on federal refuges, the Scott • Sanpete County—Manti Meadows • The firearm is a handgun. shotgun you use cannot be capable of holding M. Matheson Preserve, the Utah Lake • Tooele County—Blue Lake and Timpie • You are 18 years of age or older. more than three shells (one in the chamber Preserve and the following waterfowl Springs A pistol, revolver, rifle or shotgun is and two in the magazine). management areas: • Uintah County—Stewart Lake considered to be loaded when there is an Many shotguns can hold more than two • Box Elder County—Harold S. Crane, • Utah County—Powell Slough unexpended cartridge, shell or projectile in the shells in the magazine, but making these Locomotive Springs, Public Shooting • Wayne County—Bicknell Bottoms firing position. guns legal for waterfowl hunting is easy. An in- Grounds and Salt Creek • Weber County—Ogden Bay and Harold Pistols and revolvers are also considered to expensive item, called a "shotgun plug," comes • Daggett County—Brown’s Park S. Crane be loaded when an unexpended cartridge, shell with most shotguns or you can purchase one at • Davis County—Farmington Bay, Howard You may not discharge a firearm, crossbow or projectile is in a position whereby the manual most sporting goods stores. Slough and Ogden Bay or archery tackle on any of the areas listed operation of any mechanism once would cause And don’t forget: you may use an un- • Emery County—Desert Lake above at any time of the year, except during the unexpended cartridge, shell or projectile to plugged shotgun—capable of holding more • Juab County—Mills Meadow the open waterfowl hunting seasons or as be fired. authorized by the Division. A muzzleloading firearm is considered Are you allowed to authorize the holder to legally possess or The ammunition restrictions in this section loaded when it is capped or primed and has a possess a weapon? use a firearm, muzzleloader or any other do not apply to concealed firearm permit hold- powder charge and ball or shot in the barrel or Utah Code §§ 76-10-503 and 76-10-512 dangerous weapon while hunting if they are ers, provided the person is not utilizing the cylinders.

It is illegal under Utah Code §§ 76-10- otherwise restricted from possessing these concealed firearm to hunt or take wildlife. The firearm restrictions in this section do not wildlife.utah.gov 503 and 76-10-512 to possess or use a weapons under Utah Code. apply to concealed firearm permit holders, pro- firearm, muzzleloader or any other danger- To determine whether you are allowed Loaded firearms in a vided the person is not utilizing the concealed ous weapon if you have been charged or to possess a weapon, please review the vehicle firearm to hunt or take wildlife. Utah Code sections listed above or contact Utah Code §§§§ 76-10-502, 76-10-504, 76-10-505 and convicted of certain offenses. 76-10-523 The purchase or possession of any the law enforcement agency that oversees Areas where you can’t You may not carry a loaded firearm in or on discharge a firearm hunting license, permit, tag or certificate your case. a vehicle unless you meet all of the following of registration from the Division does not Utah Code § 76-10-508 conditions: You may not discharge a dangerous weapon or wildlife.utah.gov 16 17 Utah Utah Waterfowl Guidebook • 2020–2021 firearm under any of the following circum- Waterfowl hunting, including the retrieval stances: of downed birds, is also prohibited on all of Did it get wet? 2. Then, generously spray all of • From a vehicle Antelope Island, including all areas within 600 Decontaminate it! it—especially the felt soles of wad- • From, upon or across any highway feet of the upland vegetative line or any other When you hunt waterfowl, your boat, ers—with Formula 409 (a popular • At power lines or signs clearly defined high water mark. Hunting is apparel and gear inevitably get wet or household cleaner). This treatment • At railroad equipment or facilities, also prohibited within 600 feet of the north or muddy. will kill any whirling disease spores. including any sign or signal south side of the Antelope Island causeway. And everything from your waders and 3. After you return home, thoroughly • Within Utah state park camp or picnic decoys to your portable blinds and boat clean and dry all of your gear before sites, overlooks, golf courses, boat ramps Hunters with motors will provide good hiding places for using it again. or developed beaches disabilities microscopic invasive species or whirling If you’re using a boat to hunt waterfowl, • Without written permission from the Utah Admin. Rule R657-12 disease spores. you need to follow the clean, drain and dry owner or property manager, within 600 Utah provides special hunting accom- If you’re on foot, you need to complete self-decontamination process described at feet of: modations for people with disabilities. Among the following steps before you leave a hunt- stdofthesea.utah.gov. • A house, dwelling or any other those accommodations are special-use blinds ing area and walk into another waterbody. If you don’t have time to allow your building for disabled or wheelchair-bound hunters. 1. Rinse all the mud and other debris boat to dry thoroughly, you can get it • Any structure in which a domestic For more information, call your lo- off of your waders, boots and wetted professionally decontaminated. Visit is kept or fed, including a cal Division office (see page 2) or visit gear or equipment. stdofthesea.utah.gov to find the nearest barn, yard, corral, feeding wildlife.utah.gov/disabled. location and schedule a decontamination. pen or stockyard Utah Waterfowl Guidebook • 2020–2021 Waterfowl Utah Hunting methods to concentrate, drive, rally or stir up migratory • Utah County: Powell Slough State parks (new) Several rules apply to the methods that birds. • Wayne County: Bicknell Bottoms Utah Code § 76-10-508 and Utah Admin. Rule R651-614-4 you may use to hunt waterfowl in Utah. • Weber County: Ogden Bay within diked New this year: Hunting of wildlife is Airboats and personal units or as posted, and the portion of the allowed within the boundaries of all state park Use of boats, and airborne watercraft Harold S. Crane Waterfowl Management areas, except those areas and hunts specifi- and land vehicles Utah Admin. Rule R657-9-11 Area that falls within Weber County 50 CFR 20.21(e), Utah Code § 23-20-3 and Utah Admin. Rule cally closed by the Utah Division of State Parks Air-thrust or air-propelled boats and per- The term "personal watercraft" means a and Recreation in Utah Admin. Rule R651-614. R657-9-10 sonal watercraft are not allowed in designated You may use a boat or motorized aquatic motorboat that meets the following condi- For more information, visit stateparks.utah. parts of the following areas for the purposes of tions: gov/resources/hunting-at-state-park. vehicle to hunt waterfowl if you obey the waterfowl hunting: following rules: • It is less than 16 feet in length. State laws regarding the possession and • Box Elder County: Box Elder Lake, Bear • It is propelled by a water jet pump. discharge of dangerous weapons apply in state • Migratory game birds may not be taken River, that part of Harold S. Crane within from any motorboat, or craft that has a • It is designed to be operated by a person park areas open to hunting. For information one-half mile of all dikes and levees, sitting, standing or kneeling on the ves- about discharging a dangerous weapon or motor attached to it, unless the motor Locomotive Springs, Public Shooting has been completely shut off and the sel, rather than sitting or standing inside firearm in a state park, see the Areas where Grounds, Salt Creek and any posted units the vessel. you cannot discharge a firearm section above or motorboat or craft has stopped moving. or areas within the Bear River Migratory review Utah Code § 76-10-508. • Migratory game birds may not be taken Bird Refuge. Restrictions on motorized In addition to the rules above, the Great from a sailboat unless the boat’s sails are • Daggett County: Brown’s Park boats wildlife.utah.gov Salt Lake Marina and posted areas adjacent to furled and the boat has stopped moving. • Davis County: Howard Slough, Ogden Bay Utah Admin. Rule R657-9-12 the marina are closed to hunting. You may use any of these crafts under and Farmington Bay within diked units Portions of four WMAs have been set aside power to retrieve dead or crippled birds, but or as posted. for hunters who enjoy walking or paddling you may not shoot crippled birds from a craft if • Emery County: Desert Lake nonmotorized boats into the marsh. Motorized No drones allowed its motor is still running. Utah Code § 23-20-3 • Millard County: Clear Lake and Topaz boats, which are boats with a motor of any It is illegal to use a drone while scout- Also, you may not use any of the crafts Slough kind, including a gas engine or an electric mo- ing or hunting protected wildlife in Utah. listed above, or any type of motor-driven land, • Tooele County: Timpie Springs tor, are not allowed in the following areas: water or air transportation (including a drone), • Uintah County: Stewart Lake • Clear Lake: The entire WMA wildlife.utah.gov 18 19 Utah Utah Waterfowl Guidebook • 2020–2021 • Farmington Bay: South Crystal Unit Off-highway vehicles are not permitted on • Soil or rock, above or below the water’s • Harold S. Crane: Rainbow Pond Unit and state waterfowl management areas, except in surface, may not be excavated on a WMA Hunting-dog field the main East Pond Unit areas that are marked or posted open to their unless the Division gives express, written trials and training • Public Shooting Grounds: Wigeon Lake use. permission to do so. Utah Admin. Rule R657-46 Off-highway vehicles are not permitted on • Rock and soil material may not be trans- Many of today’s hunting dog field Motorized vehicle the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge. ported to a WMA to construct a blind. trialers and trainers want to use game access on waterfowl • Waterfowl blinds may not be constructed birds (waterfowl or upland game) in management areas Waterfowl blinds on or used in any area or manner that their dog-related pursuits. Utah Admin. Rule R657-9-12 waterfowl management obstructs vehicle or pedestrian travel on To use live game birds in dog field A motorized vehicle is a vehicle that is areas dikes. trials and training, you must follow self-propelled or possesses the ability to be Utah Admin. Rule R657-9-34 Waterfowl blinds that are constructed or certain rules and regulations. Those rules self-propelled. This does not include vehicles You can construct and use waterfowl blinds maintained on WMAs in violation of the rules are available at any Division office or at moved solely by human power, motorized on Division waterfowl management areas above may be removed or destroyed by the Divi- wildlife.utah.gov/rules. wheelchairs or an electric personal assisted (WMAs) as long as you obey the following sion without notice. mobility device. rules: The restrictions above do not apply to the Electric-assisted bicycles, propelled in part • Waterfowl blinds may not be left following WMA areas: Sinkbox by electrical assistance, are only permitted on 50 CFR 20.21(c) and Utah Admin. Rule R657-9-13 unattended overnight unless they’re • Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management state waterfowl management areas if they You cannot take migratory game birds constructed entirely of non-woody, Area—west and north of the Doug Miller meet the Class 1 definition provided in Utah from any type of low-floating device that al- vegetative materials that naturally occur Unit, Turpin Unit and Unit 1.

Utah Waterfowl Guidebook • 2020–2021 Waterfowl Utah Code § 41-6a-102(8) and (17). lows you to be concealed beneath the surface where the blind is located. • Howard Slough Waterfowl Management Motorized vehicle travel on state water- of the water. Called "sinkboxes," these devices • Live or dead-standing trees and shrubs Area—west and south of the exterior fowl management areas is restricted to county float on the water, but they float barely above on WMAs may not be cut or damaged dike separating the WMA’s freshwater roads, improved roads and parking areas. the water’s surface. You may not hunt from unless the Division gives express, written impoundments from the Great Salt Lake. sinkboxes. You may, however, hunt from other permission to do so. • Ogden Bay Waterfowl Management types of boxes, blinds or culverts that are Area—west of Unit 1, Unit 2 and Unit 3. attached to the bottom of the body of water boats may use a white light. • Harold S. Crane Waterfowl Management Boating laws and rules where you are hunting. It isn’t hard to have a safe waterfowl • Let someone know where you are Area—one half mile north and west of hunt. If your plans include a motorboat, going and when you expect to return, the exterior dike separating the WMA’s Using dogs to hunt please remember these laws and rules to along with your boat and vehicle freshwater impoundments from the Wil- Utah Admin. Rule R657-9-28 ensure your safe return home: license number. Remember to stick to lard Spur. Dogs may be used to locate and retrieve • Everyone on your boat or vessel must your plan! waterfowl during open hunting seasons. have a properly fitted, U.S. Coast • All motorboats must carry a Type Unattended blinds Although dogs are generally allowed on Guard-approved life jacket. Youth who B, U.S. Coast Guard-approved fire In addition to the rules above, two other state wildlife and waterfowl management are 12 and younger must wear a life extinguisher, unless exempt. important rules apply to waterfowl blinds on areas (WMAs), they are prohibited on many jacket at all times. • In addition to the equipment above, WMAs and other state lands that are open to WMAs from March 10 to August 31 or as • Vessels longer than 16 feet must have airboats operating on Great Salt Lake public hunting: posted by the Division. Here’s a complete list of • Any person may use any unoccupied, per- a throwable personal flotation device and adjacent Waterfowl Management WMAs and other Division-managed lands that wildlife.utah.gov immediately available. Areas (WMAs) must have a compass manent waterfowl blind. Waterfowl blinds are seasonally closed to dogs: • All motorboats, including those with and either a flare, strobe light or other on state lands are open on a first-come, • Annabella electric motors, must be registered and visual distress signal. first-served basis to everyone, not just to • Bear River (Trenton Property Parcel) properly numbered. For additional boating safety the person who built the blind. • Bicknell Bottoms • All motorboats must display information, visit boating.utah.gov or call • You cannot leave waterfowl blinds or • Blue Lake appropriate navigation lights from 801-538-2628. decoys unattended overnight to reserve • Browns Park sunset to sunrise. Manually propelled a spot. • Bud Phelps

wildlife.utah.gov • Clear Lake 20 21 • Desert Lake you may not use recorded or electronically practice (for example, a farmer planting The following locations are designated as rest Utah Waterfowl Guidebook • 2020–2021 • Farmington Bay amplified bird calls or sounds, or recorded or a cover crop to protect the soil during the areas: • Harold S. Crane electronically amplified imitations of bird calls winter); • Clear Lake WMA—the area known as • Hatt’s Ranch or sounds. You may, however, use electronically • From a blind or other place of con- Spring Lake • Howard Slough amplified calls or sounds during the spring cealment camouflaged with natural • Desert Lake WMA—the area known as • Huntington hunts for light geese in all four goose areas vegetation; Desert Lake • James Walter Fitzgerald after Feb. 7, 2021. See page 30 for season • From a blind or other place of conceal- • Farmington Bay WMA—the area that • Kevin Conway dates. ment camouflaged with vegetation lies in the northwest quarter of Unit 1 • Locomotive Springs from agricultural crops, as long as such • Ogden Bay WMA—the area known as • Manti Meadows Baiting camouflaging does not result in the North Bachman 50 CFR 20.21 (i) and Utah Admin. Rule R657-9-16 • Mills Meadow exposing, depositing, distributing or • Public Shooting Grounds WMA—the Baiting is an illegal activity that involves • Montes Creek scattering of grain or other feed; or area that lies above and adjacent to the the spreading of shelled, shucked or unshucked • Nephi • Standing or flooded standing agricul- Hull Lake Diversion Dike, known as Duck grain, feed or salt to lure, attract or entice birds • Ogden Bay tural crops where grain is inadvertently Lake to an area for the purposes of hunting them. • Pahvant scattered solely as a result of a hunter • Salt Creek WMA—the area known as You may not hunt waterfowl, snipe or coots • Public Shooting Grounds entering or exiting a hunting area, plac- Rest Lake by baiting, and you may not hunt in an area • Redmond Marsh ing decoys or retrieving downed birds. You can obtain maps of the rest areas where you reasonably should have known that • Richfield by visiting Division offices or by visiting the area is or has been baited. • Roosevelt wildlife.utah.gov/waterfowl.

Utah Waterfowl Guidebook • 2020–2021 Waterfowl Utah An area is considered to be baited for Utah Admin. Rule R657-9-32 • Salt Creek 10 days after the bait has been completely If you are interested in hunting waterfowl • Scott M. Matheson Wetlands Preserve No-shooting areas removed from the area. or coots with a falcon, you must obtain a • Stewart Lake Utah Admin. Rule R657-9-30 You may not take waterfowl or coots on or hunting or combination license, a HIP number, • Timpie Springs The Division has designated certain over lands or areas where grain or other feed a federal migratory game bird stamp and a • Topaz Slough portions of the state as no-shooting areas. In has been distributed or scattered as the result falconry certificate of registration (COR). The • Utah Lake Wetland Preserve these areas, the discharge of weapons for the of the manipulation of an agricultural crop or areas open and the bag and possession limits • Vernal purpose of hunting is prohibited. No-shooting other feed on the land where grown. However, for falconry are listed on page 31. • Willard Bay areas remain open to the public for other you may take snipe on or over these areas. Legal falconry hours for waterfowl hunting lawful activities. Live decoys Nothing in this guidebook prohibits you are 30 minutes before official sunrise until The following locations are designated as 50 CFR 20.21(f) and Utah Admin. Rule R657-9-14 from harvesting waterfowl or coots on land official sunset. no-shooting areas: You may not use live birds as decoys. Also, with residual crops or feed left as a result of • All of Antelope Island — This includes you may not take migratory game birds from normal agricultural practices. Rest areas all areas within 600 feet of the upland Utah Admin. Rule R657-9-30 an area where tame or captive live ducks or You also may take waterfowl, snipe and vegetative line or other clearly defined Unless you have prior permission from geese are present. The only exception is if the coots on or over the following lands or areas, high water mark the Division, you may access and use state tame or captive live ducks or geese are— as long as these areas have not been baited: • Antelope Island causeway—Within 600 waterfowl management areas (WMAs) only and have been—confined for at least 10 • Standing crops or flooded standing crops feet of the north and south sides of the consecutive days before you take the migratory (including aquatics); standing, flooded during the hunting season or for other activi-

center line of the causeway wildlife.utah.gov ties for which the WMAs have been posted game birds. The area of confinement must or manipulated natural vegetation; • Brown’s Park WMA—Within 600 feet of open. While you’re on a WMA, you may not substantially reduce the sound of the tame or flooded harvested croplands; or lands or all structures participate in activities that are prohibited on captive birds’ calls. It must also totally conceal areas where seeds or grains have been • Farmington Bay WMA—Within 600 feet the WMA. the birds from the sight of wild migratory scattered solely as the result of a normal of the headquarters, within 600 feet of In addition to the rules above, the Division waterfowl. agricultural planting, harvesting, post- dikes and roads accessible by motorized has established portions of the WMAs as rest harvest manipulation (for example, a vehicles, and within the area designated Amplified bird calls farmer working his land after the harvest areas for wildlife. These areas are closed to the 50 CFDR 20.21 (g) and Utah Admin. Rule R657-9-15 as the Learning Center is over) or normal soil stabilization public, and trespass of any kind is prohibited. wildlife.utah.gov During most of Utah’s waterfowl season, 22 23 • Ogden Bay WMA—Within 600 feet of • The signature of the owner or person in Utah Waterfowl Guidebook • 2020–2021 the headquarters area charge Avian diseases in Utah handle or eat sick or dead birds. • Gunnison Bend Reservoir—Below the • The name of the person being given Avian cholera and avian botulism are • Keep your game birds cool, clean and high-water mark of the reservoir and permission diseases that primarily affect wild bird pop- dry. its inflow, upstream to the Southerland • The appropriate dates ulations. Neither disease typically affects • Wear rubber or disposable latex Bridge (Millard County) • A general description of the land humans. Low pathogenic avian influenza is gloves while handling and cleaning • Within the boundaries of all Utah State “Properly posted” means that signs also common in wild waterfowl and usually your birds. Parks, except those designated open by prohibiting trespass—or bright yellow, bright does not cause disease in wild birds. • After cleaning the birds, wash your appropriate signage (see Utah Adminis- orange or fluorescent paint—are clearly Highly pathogenic avian influenza is hands with soap and water, and trative Rule R651-614-4) displayed at all corners, on fishing streams extremely rare in waterfowl in Utah and, to thoroughly clean and disinfect all • Within 1/3 of a mile of the Great Salt crossing property lines, and on roads, gates date, strains infectious to humans have not knives, equipment, boots and surfaces Lake Marina and rights-of-way entering the land. Or, they been detected in . that may have touched the birds with • All property within the boundary of the are displayed in a manner that is visible to a By taking some simple precautions, you a 10-percent bleach solution. Salt Lake International Airport person in the area. can greatly reduce your risk of contracting • All birds should be cooked thoroughly • All property within the boundaries of You may not post private property you any wildlife disease: (internal temperature should reach federal migratory bird refuges, unless do not own or legally control or land that is • Do not harvest any bird that appears 165° F). hunting waterfowl is specifically autho- open to the public as provided by Utah Code sick, and do not pick up diseased birds • Do not eat, drink or smoke while rized by the federal government § 23-21-4. In addition, it is unlawful to take or dead birds that you didn’t shoot. handling your birds. protected wildlife or its parts while trespassing • Do not handle or eat sick birds. For more information about avian dis- Utah Waterfowl Guidebook • 2020–2021 Waterfowl Utah Trespassing in violation of Utah Code § 23-20-14. • Do not allow dogs or other pets to eases, please visit wildlife.utah.gov/diseases. Utah Code §§ 23-20-14 and 23-20-3.5 You are guilty of a class B misdemeanor While taking wildlife or engaging in if you violate any provision described in this wildlife-related activities, you may not— section. Your license, tag or permit privileges Waste of migratory game you’ve taken the birds to a migratory bird without permission—enter or remain on may also be suspended. birds preservation facility (i.e., a facility where privately owned land that is: 50 CFR 20.25, Utah Code § 23-20-8 and Utah Admin. Rule birds are taken to be cleaned and prepared for • Cultivated Possession and R657-9-19 consumption) or to a post office or common • Properly posted transportation You may not waste any migratory game carrier and consigned them for transport to a • Fenced or enclosed in a manner designed birds or permit them to be wasted or spoiled. person other than yourself. Once you’ve taken a migratory game bird, (Waste means to abandon migratory game to exclude intruders several rules apply to the use of the game In addition, you may not: birds or to allow them to spoil or be used in Tagging requirement you’ve taken. 50 CFR 20.36 and Utah Admin. Rule R657-9-21 • Enter or remain on private land when a manner not normally associated with their beneficial use. For example, using the meat as If you leave your birds in the custody of an- directed not to do so by the owner or a During closed season other person for picking, cleaning, processing, 50 CFR 20.32 and Utah Admin. Rule R657-9-17 fertilizer or for trapping bait is not considered a person acting for the owner. shipping, transporting or storing, including You may not possess any freshly killed beneficial use.) • Obstruct any entrance or exit to private temporary storage, or at a location to have migratory game birds when the hunting In addition, you may not kill or cripple property. taxidermy services performed, you must tag “Cultivated land” is land that is readily season is closed. any migratory game bird without making a reasonable effort to immediately retrieve it. the birds. You must sign the tag, and it must identifiable as land whose soil is loosened or Live birds include your address and Utah hunting license wildlife.utah.gov broken up for the raising of crops, land used Any migratory game bird that you wound must 50 CFR 20.38 and Utah Admin. Rules R657-4, R657-9-18 number, the total number and species of birds for the raising of crops, or a pasture that is be immediately killed and included in your You may not possess or transport live bag limit. taken and the date the birds were killed. artificially irrigated. migratory game birds. You must immediately If you’re transporting migratory game birds “Permission” means written authorization kill any migratory game bird you wound and Termination of possession that you’ve taken, the birds are not considered from the owner or person in charge to enter include it in your bag limit. 50 CFR 20.39 and Utah Admin. Rule R657-9-20 to be in storage or temporary storage, and you upon private land that is cultivated or properly A hunting license does not give you au- Birds that you have taken are no longer don’t need to have a tag on them at that time. posted. Permission must include all of the thority to possess live migratory game birds. in your possession once you’ve delivered New this year: Starting in 2020, there following details: wildlife.utah.gov the birds to another person as a gift, or once 24 25 are new rules for tagging swans. For details, your home or to a migratory bird preservation fully process migratory birds by removing their used to participate in hunting and any birds Utah Waterfowl Guidebook • 2020–2021 see page 15. facility (i.e., a facility where birds are taken to head and wings. you’ve taken. These contacts allow the Division be cleaned and prepared for consumption). No migratory bird preservation facility may to collect valuable information about Utah’s Giving birds to someone prevent any person authorized to enforce this waterfowl populations. else Marking package or part from entering their facilities at all reason- 50 CFR 20.40, Utah Code § 23-20-9 and Utah Admin. Rule container able hours and inspecting the records and the Special regulations R657-9-22 50 CFR 20.44 and Utah Admin. Rule R657-9-25 premises where bird-processing operations are You can give the waterfowl you’ve taken for national wildlife You may not transport migratory game being carried out. to another person, but please remember the birds, by the Postal Service or a common refuges Utah Admin. Rule R657-9-30 following: carrier, unless all of the following items are Importation More than 500 refuges across the nation • If you give birds to someone at any clearly marked on the outside of the package For information regarding the importation and the U.S. territories are included in the U.S. location, you must tag the birds. The or container: of migratory game birds you’ve harvested in Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Wildlife tag must include your address and Utah • Your name and address another country, please see 50 CFR 20.61 and Refuge System. Three of those refuges— license number, the total num- • The name and address of the recipient 20.62, and Utah Admin. Rule R657-9-27 at River, Fish Springs and Ouray—are located in ber and species of birds you’re donating, • The number and the species of the birds wildlife.utah.gov/rules. Utah, and the following regulations apply to all. the date the birds were killed and the contained in the package • Current state and federal regulations ap- date the birds were donated. You must A Utah shipping permit must accompany Bag limits ply for season dates, shooting hours, and also sign the tag. each migratory game bird package that is 50 CFR 20.11 and 20.24 and Utah Admin. Rule R657-9-29 bag and possession limits. • If you accept birds from another hunter, shipped within or from Utah. Shipping permits Federal bag and possession limits apply to migratory game bird hunting, regardless • Hunters may possess and use only ap- Utah Waterfowl Guidebook • 2020–2021 Waterfowl Utah those birds become part of your posses- are available from the Division. sion limit. For example, if you have 15 of the number of states or provinces you may proved nontoxic shot while in the field. ducks at home in your freezer, and you Migratory bird have hunted in during your trip. For example, if • Hunters may not enter closed areas to accept 6 ducks from another hunter, you preservation facilities you hunt ducks in two states, the total number retrieve birds. Therefore, allow enough now have 21 ducks in your possession. 50 CFR 20.82 and 20.83 and Utah Admin. Rule R657-9-26 of ducks you take in one day cannot exceed a room between the closed area boundary That’s the maximum number of ducks No migratory bird preservation facility (see single federal bag and possession limit. (For and where you’re hunting to retrieve your you can have in your possession in Utah. definition on page 56) shall receive or have example, if the federal bag limit is 7 ducks, and birds. You’ll have to eat some of those ducks in custody any migratory game bird unless ac- you take 5 ducks in one state and then travel to • Camping is not permitted on the refuges. before you can go hunting and take curate records are maintained that can identify another state and hunt the same day, you can • Prohibited activities include wood cutting more. who each bird was received from and can show take only 2 ducks in the second state.) and gathering, littering, disturbing or all of the following information: removing plants or natural objects, and Custody of another • The number of each species Checkpoints and removing artifacts of antiquity. Shell person’s birds • The location where they were taken officer contacts casings and ammunition boxes are litter. 50 CFR 20.37 and Utah Admin. Rule R657-9-23 • The date the birds were received Utah Code §§ 23-20-25 and 77-23-104 Failure to make a reasonable effort to You may not receive or have in your • The name and address of the person To help the Division fulfill its responsibility retrieve litter could result in a citation. custody migratory game birds that belong to from whom the birds were received as trustee and custodian of Utah’s wildlife, Maps of all three refuges are available another person unless the birds have been • The date the birds were disposed of Division conservation officers and biolo- online at wildlife.utah.gov/waterfowl. tagged in the manner described in Tagging • The name and address of the person to gists monitor the taking and possession of The following is specific information and

requirement on page 25. whom the birds were delivered waterfowl and the required permits, firearms regulations for each of the federal refuges in wildlife.utah.gov In addition, migratory bird preservation and equipment used for hunting. You should Utah: Species identification expect to encounter conservation officers and facilities may not destroy any records they are Bear River requirement required to maintain under this section for a biologists checking hunters in the marsh and 50 CFR 20.43 and Utah Admin. Rule R657-9-24 50 CFR 32.64 period of one year following the last entry on at checkpoints. You may not transport migratory game • The refuge will be open for the youth record. If you’re contacted by a conservation birds within the unless the head waterfowl hunt on Sept. 19, 2020. Record keeping as required by this section officer, you must provide the officer with the or one fully feathered wing remains attached • A map of the refuge is available online at is not necessary at hunting clubs that do not items he or she requests, including any licenses to each bird while you’re transporting them to wildlife.utah.gov/waterfowl. wildlife.utah.gov and permits required for hunting, any devices 26 27 • Hunters may not shoot or hunt within • Persons possessing, transporting, or car- • The refuge allows the use of small Utah Waterfowl Guidebook • 2020–2021 100 yards of refuge roads open to vehicle rying firearms on the refuge must com- boats, 15 feet or less, but does not allow How will COVID-19 traffic. ply with all provisions of state and local gasoline motors and air boats. affect the waterfowl • Hunters may not enter the hunting units law. Firearms may only be discharged • Hunters may enter the refuge two hours hunts? (scout) prior to the opening day. according to refuge regulations (50 CFR before sunrise, and must exit the refuge Although the COVID-19 pandemic • Hunters may not use pits or permanent 27.42 and 50 CFR 32.64). by 1½ hours after sunset. Hunters may has drastically affected all of our lives blinds. The building of a temporary blind • Archery hunting is not allowed on the not leave decoys, boats, vehicles and this year, there are currently no plans made of natural material is permitted, but refuge. other personal property on the refuge to close any of Utah’s 2020-2021 is not allowed prior to the opening day. • Predator and snipe hunting are not overnight. waterfowl hunts. • Airboats are only permitted in the posted allowed on the refuge. All hunters entering, using or occupying With that said, there are federal, open areas of units 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and the • Commercial guiding and outfitter activi- the refuge for waterfowl hunting must abide state and local regulations beyond our C blocks. ties are not allowed on the refuge. by all terms and conditions listed on the control, and we have no way to know • Off-highway vehicles are not permitted on • All hunters entering, using or occupying refuge website. For more information, call exactly which regulations will be in the refuge. the refuge for waterfowl hunting must the refuge manager at 435-693-3122 or visit place this fall. • Hunters may enter the refuge two hours abide by all terms and conditions listed go.usa.gov/chxWk. You can learn about those regula- before legal sunrise and must exit the on the refuge website. tions—and stay informed about any refuge by two hours after legal sunset. For more information call the ref- Ouray 50 CFR 32.64 other pandemic-related changes—by • The refuge prohibits leaving decoys, boats, uge manager at 435-723-5887 or visit • The refuge will be open for the youth visiting wildlife.utah.gov/covid. vehicles and other personal property on go.usa.gov/chxDH. We will also use email and Utah Waterfowl Guidebook • 2020–2021 Waterfowl Utah waterfowl hunt on Sept. 19, 2020. the refuge overnight. • A map of the refuge is available online at our social media channels to • Hunters may only park in designated Fish Springs 50 CFR 32.64 wildlife.utah.gov/waterfowl. communicate changes that may parking areas. • The refuge will be open for the youth • Leota Bottom is the only refuge area affect you and your hunt. Visit waterfowl hunt on Oct. 3, 2020. open to duck, goose and coot hunt- wildlife.utah.gov/stay-connected.html Store your digital • A map of the refuge is available online at ing. Access into Leota Bottom is limited to sign up for email updates and to fol- license on the app wildlife.utah.gov/waterfowl. to foot, bike, , rowboat or electric low us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram With our convenient Utah Hunting • The hunting program has expanded motorized boats. Gas-powered boats are and YouTube. and Fishing app, you can now download at Fish Springs NWR to include more not permitted. We hope you and your loved ones your license to a smartphone or tablet. species of migratory birds and new • Persons possessing, transporting, or car- have fun, successful hunts during the If a conservation officer asks to see areas for upland and big game. For rying firearms on the refuge must com- upcoming waterfowl season—stay your license, you can produce the digital more information, visit the website at ply with all provisions of state and local safe out there! copy, which is just as valid as a paper www.fws.gov/refuge/fish_springs. law. Firearms may only be discharged license. • All hunters must register individually at according to refuge regulations (50 CFR • For more information call the refuge If you use the app, you will be able to the visitor information station before 27.42 and 50 CFR 32.64). Snipe and swan manager at 435-545-2522 or visit easily see when your license expires. entering the open hunting area and hunting are not allowed on the refuge. go.usa.gov/chxWP. You can also enter and save your before exiting the refuge. • The use of pits and permanent blinds HIP number on the app, so it’s available • Hunters may construct nonpermanent is not allowed. The building of a tem- when you need it. blinds, but must remove all blinds porary blind made of natural material wildlife.utah.gov The app is available for both Apple constructed out of materials other than is permitted, but is not allowed prior to and Android devices. You can download vegetation at the end of the hunting day. opening day. it at wildlife.utah.gov/mobileapp. • The refuge provides a Special Blind • All hunters entering, using or occupying Please remember that licenses are Area for use by the disabled. The refuge the refuge for waterfowl hunting must different from permits. If you have a prohibits trespass for any reason by any abide by all terms and conditions listed permit for a specific hunt, you must carry individual not registered to utilize the on the refuge website. it with you while hunting. area. wildlife.utah.gov 28 29 Utah Utah Waterfowl Guidebook • 2020–2021 SEASON DATES AND BAG AND Important: The only falconers who may hunt Goose areas during the Youth Waterfowl Hunts are those POSSESSION LIMITS For maps and boundary descrip- who are 17 years old or younger on July 31, Utah Admin. Rule R657-9-29 tions of the four goose areas, visit 2020. wildlife.utah.gov/huntplanner. Ducks, mergansers, than 2 , no more than 2 Goose areas female , no more than 1 pintail, Rails coots and scaup no more than 2 redheads, no more No open season. Northern Zone dates: Sept. 19, 2020 (for than 2 wood ducks and no more than Youth Waterfowl Hunt) and Oct. 3, 2020– 2 scaup). The possession limit is three Swan (holders of swan Jan. 16, 2021 throughout the Northern Zone times the daily bag limit. permits only) (except for scaup, which you can hunt Oct. • Coots—25 daily or 75 in possession 3–Dec. 27, 2020). For a list of counties in Application dates: Use hunt number the Northern Zone, see page 57. Geese TS1000 to apply for a swan permit from July 1–16, 2020. Southern Zone dates: Oct. 3, 2020 (for Dark geese season dates Youth Waterfowl Hunt) and Oct. 17, 2020– Reminder: Youth with swan permits may Jan. 30, 2021 throughout the Southern Zone Eastern Box Elder goose area: Sept. 19, 2020 hunt swans during the Youth Waterfowl (except for scaup, which you can hunt Nov. (for Youth Waterfowl Hunt) and Oct. 3, Hunt in the Northern Zone, which is Sept. 6, 2020–Jan. 30, 2021). For a list of counties 2020–Jan. 16, 2021 19, 2020. The general swan season is EEasternastern Bo xBox Elde Elderr goose goose area area in the Southern Zone, see page 58. Northern goose area: Sept. 19, 2020 (for Youth Northern goose area Oct. 3–Dec. 13, 2020, unless the Division’s Utah Waterfowl Guidebook • 2020–2021 Waterfowl Utah Northern goose area Waterfowl Hunt) and Oct. 3–15, 2020 and Southern goose area monitoring program indicates that 20 trum- Bag and possession limits: All bag and Wasatch Front goose area Southern goose area peter swans have been taken. If 20 or more possession limits are listed below: Oct. 24, 2020–Jan. 24, 2021 Wasatch goose area trumpeter swans are taken, the season will • Ducks, mergansers and scaup—The Southern goose area: Oct. 3, 2020 (for Youth be closed earlier than Dec. 13, and the Divi- daily bag limit is 7 birds (except no more Waterfowl Hunt), Oct. 17, 2020–Jan. 30, sion will notify all permit holders. (See page 2021 will be closed to light goose hunting from Feb. 15–28, 2021. XX for more information about identifying Duck zones Wasatch Front goose area: Sept. 19, 2020 (for swans.) For maps and boundary descriptions Youth Waterfowl Hunt), Oct. 3–15, 2020 Goose area boundaries: See the goose area Permit requirement: You must have a valid of the Northern and Southern duck zones and Nov. 7, 2020–Feb. 7, 2021 map above. swan permit to hunt swans. The holder of a visitDu wildlife.utah.gov/huntplanner.ck zones Bag and possession limits: Dark geese Light geese season dates swan permit may take and possess only one (cackling, , white-fronted, )—4 swan during the 2020 season. Statewide: Oct. 26–Dec. 15, 2020 and Jan. per day, 12 in possession; Light geese (snow, 15–March 10, 2021 blue, Ross’)—20 per day, 60 in possession. Swan hunting boundary: See a de- tailed map of the boundary online at Notes: The Bear River, Fish Springs and Ouray wildlife.utah.gov/huntplanner. national wildlife refuges and the Brown’s Falconry Park, Desert Lake, Farmington Bay, Harold S. Dates: The season dates that apply to Falconry: All permit requirements, season Crane, Howard Slough, Locomotive Springs, traditional waterfowl hunters also apply to dates and other swan regulations apply. Ogden Bay, Public Shooting Grounds and falconers. (Refer to the dates listed on page wildlife.utah.gov Salt Creek waterfowl management areas 7 for Wilson's snipe, ducks, mergansers, Wilson’s snipe (WMAs) will be closed to light goose hunt- geese, coots and scaup.) Northern Zone dates: Oct. 3, 2020–Jan. ing for the season, starting on the last day Bag and possession limits for Wilson's 16, 2021 of the dark goose hunt within their respec- snipe, ducks, mergansers, geese, coots Southern Zone dates: Oct. 17, 2020–Jan. tive goose areas. Maps of Utah’s WMAs and NorNorthernthern zone zone and scaup: The daily bag limit for falconers 30, 2021 Southern zone national wildlife refuges are available at is 3 birds. The possession limit is 9 (singly or Southern zone wildlife.utah.gov/waterfowl. Millard County Bag and possession limits: The daily bag wildlife.utah.gov in combination). limit is 8, and the possession limit is 24. 30 31 Utah Utah Waterfowl Guidebook • 2020–2021 ID THAT SWAN BEFORE YOU SHOOT IT In recent years, using Waterfowl Slam Utah’s 2019 swan hunt had to close early because too many trumpeter swans were killed. Waterfowl Slam program funding, we have created new ponds and improved wildlife habitat on multiple Only nine states offer swan hunting, and At that time, the trumpeter swan quota This year, the Division will con- waterfowl management areas. Utah is one of them. Unfortunately, last year’s was 10 birds. (It only changed to 20 birds last tinue the Waterfowl Slam program in We have many exciting ideas for future swan hunt had to close early—for the first year.) The state agreed to close the season im- partnership with multiple conservation projects. Please consider participating in time ever—because hunters killed 20 trum- mediately if hunters hit that federal limit. organizations. Hunters who choose to join peter swans. That was the limit of trumpeter the program can earn different sizes and Utah’s Waterfowl Slam Program in 2020 swan harvests legally allowed in one season. A mandatory orientation colors of bands for harvesting drakes of so we can make these projects hap- To prevent the loss of swan hunting oppor- course various species. pen! To learn more about the slam, visit tunities, hunters need to be particularly careful To prevent excessive trumpeter swan wildlife.utah.gov/waterfowl-slam. to identify swan species before shooting. harvest, the Division requires anyone who Although a small amount of trumpeter wants to apply for a swan permit to complete harvest is legal—to allow for occasional a mandatory, in-depth orientation course. For misidentification—the hunt is only intended more information about the course, see page for tundra swans. You don’t want to be the 11. person that gets the hunt shut down for The course outlines common swan hunting everyone else. issues and explains the physical differences between tundra and trumpeter swans. (Hint: Utah Waterfowl Guidebook • 2020–2021 Waterfowl Utah Special rules to protect Adult trumpeter swans are much larger and trumpeter swans don’t have a distinctive yellow spot in front of Back in 2001, the State of Utah entered their eyes.) For swan illustrations and identify- into an agreement with the U.S. Fish and ing characteristics, see page 53. Wildlife Service. That goal of that agreement The course also covers all the rules and A remarkable opportunity was to help protect trumpeter swans, whose regulations related to swan hunting. You can Having the opportunity to hunt swans populations had dwindled after years of find those rules on pages 11-15. here in Utah is truly remarkable. Please help overhunting and habitat loss. prevent an early closure and don’t jeopardize The agreement required the state to If you obtain a swan the number of permits the state can issue each closely monitor trumpeter swan harvest and permit year. prevent too many birds from being killed. In If you are fortunate enough to obtain a By making an effort to identify the species, return, Utah could continue to allow hunting swan permit, there are strict regulations in obey swan-hunting laws and focus on tundra for tundra swans. place and a mandatory reporting requirement. swan harvest, you can play an important role You must submit a complete report, even if you in maintaining future swan hunting opportu- do not hunt or harvest a swan. For details, see nities in Utah. Mercury and ducks page 15. Because of elevated mercury levels If you do harvest a swan, you must tag

in three duck species—cinnamon it, and then have it measured by a Division wildlife.utah.gov teal, northern shoveler and common employee or Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge goldeneye—hunters should be care- representative within 72 hours of harvest. Im- ful about how much they consume. portant: Swan tagging rules have changed You can read the latest consump- this year. See page 15 for details. tion advisories for these species at waterfowladvisories.utah.gov. wildlife.utah.gov 32 33 Utah Utah Waterfowl Guidebook • 2020–2021 UTAH’S YOUTH WATERFOWL HUNTS SHOOTING HOURS Utah Admin. Rule R657-9-29 Utah Admin. Rule R657-9-31 This year, Utah will again hold two Youth The bag limits for the Youth Waterfowl Shooting hours for all waterfowl, snipe and Time zone map Waterfowl Hunts. The first one will be on Sept. Hunt are as follows: coots begin 30 minutes before official sunrise. 5 0 5 10 19, 2020 in the state’s Northern Zone, and the • Ducks, mergansers and scaup: 7 birds Shooting hours end at official sunset. These

CACHE second one will be on Oct. 3, 2020 in the state’s rules apply statewide, even on opening day. RICH (except no more than 2 canvasbacks, no BOX ELDER

Southern Zone. more than 2 hen mallards, no more than Please remember that there is not a later start WEBER MORGAN DAVIS Reminder: Youth who have drawn swan 1 pintail, no more than 2 redheads, no time for Utah’s urban counties on the day of SUMMIT DAGGETT permits in the hunt drawing may hunt for more than 2 wood ducks and no more the waterfowl opener. SALT LAKE TOOELE WASATCH swans during the youth hunt in the Northern Note: Remember to subtract 30 minutes DUCHESNE than 2 scaup). UTAH UINTAH Zone. Youth who have not drawn swan permits • Coots: 25 birds from the time of official sunrise to determine JUAB may not hunt swans. • Dark geese (cackling, Canada, white- when you can start shooting. CARBON SANPETE

fronted and brant): 4 birds Official sunrise and sunset times are differ- MILLARD Age requirements EMERY GRAND • Swan: 1 bird (swan permit required, ent, depending on the day and your location. SEVIER Anyone who is 17 years old or younger on see the Hunt Planner for the swan Please consult the time zone map on this page BEAVER PIUTE WAYNE July 31, 2020 may participate in the hunts. You hunt boundary) to learn the differences. must also have a Utah hunting, combination You must also follow one other shooting- IRON GARFIELD SAN JUAN or three-day nonresident small-game license, Closed for youth hunt hour rule: You may not take wildlife or and a HIP registration number. If you are 16 Youth may not hunt the following species WASHINGTON KANE Utah Waterfowl Guidebook • 2020–2021 Waterfowl Utah discharge any firearm, crossbow or archery years old or older, you must have a current fed- during the youth hunt: tackle on state-owned lands adjacent to the eral migratory bird hunting and conservation • Any light geese (snow, blue and Ross’) Great Salt Lake, on Division-controlled water- Maps available online stamp, also called a duck stamp. For details on • Wilson’s snipe fowl management areas or on federal refuges Looking for maps and boundary meeting these requirements, see page 9. between official sunset and 30 minutes before descriptions for Utah’s duck-, goose- and Falconers may not participate in this hunt official sunrise. swan-hunting areas? You’ll find them unless they meet the age requirements. Did you harvest a online at wildlife.utah.gov/huntplanner. Adults must accompany youth hunters. banded bird? Maps of Utah’s Waterfowl Manage- Please see page 8 of this guide for more If you harvested a banded bird, we ment Areas and national wildlife refuges information about the requirements adults encourage you to voluntarily report it at are available at wildlife.utah.gov/maps. must meet to accompany a youth in the field. www.reportband.gov. When you submit a report, you will Shooting hours and bag receive information about when and limits where the bird was originally banded. The shooting hours for the Youth Water- Likewise, the person who banded the fowl Hunt are from 30 minutes before sunrise bird will be notified about the harvest until sunset. This means that on Sept. 19, and where it occurred. youth in the Northern Zone can hunt from 6:43 By participating in this program,

a.m. until 7:29 p.m. On Oct. 3, youth in the you’re helping researchers understand wildlife.utah.gov Southern Zone can hunt from 6:57 a.m. until more about waterfowl populations and 7:05 p.m. their migration patterns. Important: If you plan to hunt Utah’s You can also visit national wildlife refuges during the Youth http://j.mp/waterfowl_bands to see de- Waterfowl Hunts, keep in mind that Bear River tailed information about all waterfowl and Ouray are in the Northern Zone (Sept. 19) banded in Utah since 1912. and Fish Springs is in the Southern Zone (Oct.

wildlife.utah.gov 3). For details, see pages 27-29. 34 35 Utah Utah Waterfowl Guidebook • 2020–2021 October 2020 November 2020 December 2020 January 2021 Date Sunrise Sunset Species Date Sunrise Sunset Species Date Sunrise Sunset Species Date Sunrise Sunset Species A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. 1 7:25 7:08 1 6:59 5:23 ❉ ✖ ◗ ❖ ✛ ❚ √ 1 7:33 5:00 ❉ ✖ ◗ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ √ 1 7:52 5:11 ❉ ✖ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ 2 7:26 7:07 2 7:00 5:22 ❉ ✖ ◗ ❖ ✛ ❚ √ 2 7:34 5:00 ❉ ✖ ◗ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ √ 2 7:52 5:12 ❉ ✖ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ 3 7:27 7:05 ❉ ◗ ❖ ✪ ❚ 3 7:01 5:21 ❉ ✖ ◗ ❖ ✛ ❚ √ 3 7:35 5:00 ❉ ✖ ◗ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ √ 3 7:52 5:13 ❉ ✖ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ 4 7:28 7:04 ❉ ◗ ❖ ✪ ❚ 4 7:02 5:19 ❉ ✖ ◗ ❖ ✛ ❚ √ 4 7:36 5:00 ❉ ✖ ◗ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ √ 4 7:52 5:14 ❉ ✖ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ 5 7:29 7:02 ❉ ◗ ❖ ✪ ❚ 5 7:03 5:18 ❉ ✖ ◗ ❖ ✛ ❚ √ 5 7:37 5:00 ❉ ✖ ◗ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ √ 5 7:52 5:15 ❉ ✖ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ 6 7:30 7:00 ❉ ◗ ❖ ✪ ❚ 6 7:04 5:17 ❉ ✖ ◗ ♦ ❖ ✛ ❚ √ 6 7:38 5:00 ❉ ✖ ◗ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ √ 6 7:52 5:16 ❉ ✖ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ ❉ ✖ ◗ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ 7 7:31 6:59 ❉ ◗ ❖ ✪ ❚ 7 7:06 5:16 ❉ ✖ ◗ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ √ 7 7:39 5:00 √ 7 7:52 5:17 ❉ ✖ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ ❉ ✖ ◗ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ 8 7:32 6:57 ❉ ◗ ❖ ✪ ❚ 8 7:07 5:15 ❉ ✖ ◗ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ √ 8 7:39 5:00 √ 8 7:52 5:18 ❉ ✖ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ ❉ ✖ ◗ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ 9 7:33 6:56 ❉ ◗ ❖ ✪ ❚ 9 7:08 5:14 ❉ ✖ ◗ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ √ 9 7:40 5:00 √ 9 7:51 5:19 ❉ ✖ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ ❉ ✖ ◗ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ 10 7:34 6:54 ❉ ◗ ❖ ✪ ❚ 10 7:09 5:13 ❉ ✖ ◗ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ √ 10 7:41 5:00 √ 10 7:51 5:20 ❉ ✖ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ ❉ ✖ ◗ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ 11 7:35 6:52 ❉ ◗ ❖ ✪ ❚ 11 7:10 5:12 ❉ ✖ ◗ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ √ 11 7:42 5:00 √ 11 7:51 5:21 ❉ ✖ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ ❉ ✖ ◗ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ 12 7:36 6:51 ❉ ◗ ❖ ✪ ❚ 12 7:12 5:11 ❉ ✖ ◗ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ √ 12 7:43 5:00 √ 12 7:51 5:22 ❉ ✖ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ ❉ ◗ ❖ ✪ ❚ ❉ ✖ ◗ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ √ 13 7:44 5:00 ❉ ✖ ◗ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ √ 13 7:50 5:23 ❉ ✖ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚

Utah Waterfowl Guidebook • 2020–2021 Waterfowl Utah 13 7:37 6:49 13 7:13 5:11 ❉ ✖ ◗ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ 14 7:38 6:48 ❉ ◗ ❖ ✪ ❚ 14 7:14 5:10 ❉ ✖ ◗ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ √ 14 7:44 5:01 √ 14 7:50 5:24 ❉ ✖ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ ❉ ✖ ◗ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ 15 7:39 6:46 ❉ ◗ ❖ ✪ ❚ 15 7:15 5:09 ❉ ✖ ◗ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ √ 15 7:45 5:01 √ 15 7:49 5:25 ❉ ✖ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ √ ❉ ✖ ◗ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ 16 7:40 6:45 ❉ ◗ ❚ 16 7:16 5:08 ❉ ✖ ◗ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ √ 16 7:46 5:01 16 7:49 5:26 ❉ ✖ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ √ ❉ ✖ ◗ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ 17 7:42 6:43 ❉ ✖ ◗ ✛ ❚ 17 7:17 5:07 ❉ ✖ ◗ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ √ 17 7:46 5:02 17 7:48 5:27 ✖ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ √ ❉ ✖ ◗ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ 18 7:43 6:42 ❉ ✖ ◗ ✛ ❚ 18 7:19 5:07 ❉ ✖ ◗ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ √ 18 7:47 5:02 18 7:48 5:29 ✖ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ √ ❉ ✖ ◗ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ 19 7:44 6:40 ❉ ✖ ◗ ✛ ❚ 19 7:20 5:06 ❉ ✖ ◗ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ √ 19 7:47 5:02 19 7:47 5:30 ✖ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ √ ❉ ✖ ◗ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ 20 7:45 6:39 ❉ ✖ ◗ ✛ ❚ 20 7:21 5:05 ❉ ✖ ◗ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ √ 20 7:48 5:03 20 7:47 5:31 ✖ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ √ ❉ ✖ ◗ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ 21 7:46 6:37 ❉ ✖ ◗ ✛ ❚ 21 7:22 5:05 ❉ ✖ ◗ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ √ 21 7:48 5:03 21 7:46 5:32 ✖ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ √ ❉ ✖ ◗ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ 22 7:47 6:36 ❉ ✖ ◗ ✛ ❚ 22 7:23 5:04 ❉ ✖ ◗ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ √ 22 7:49 5:04 22 7:46 5:33 ✖ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ √ ❉ ✖ ◗ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ 23 7:48 6:35 ❉ ✖ ◗ ✛ ❚ 23 7:24 5:04 ❉ ✖ ◗ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ √ 23 7:49 5:05 23 7:45 5:35 ✖ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ √ ❉ ✖ ◗ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ 24 7:49 6:33 ❉ ✖ ◗ ❖ ✛ ❚ 24 7:25 5:03 ❉ ✖ ◗ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ √ 24 7:50 5:05 24 7:44 5:36 ✖ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ √ ❉ ✖ ◗ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ 25 7:51 6:32 ❉ ✖ ◗ ❖ ✛ ❚ 25 7:27 5:03 ❉ ✖ ◗ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ √ 25 7:50 5:06 25 7:43 5:37 ✖ ♦ ✪ ✛ √ 26 7:52 6:31 ❉ ✖ ◗ ❖ ✛ ❚ √ 26 7:28 5:02 ❉ ✖ ◗ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ √ 26 7:50 5:06 ❉ ✖ ◗ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ 26 7:43 5:38 ✖ ♦ ✪ ✛ √ 27 7:53 6:29 ❉ ✖ ◗ ❖ ✛ ❚ √ 27 7:29 5:02 ❉ ✖ ◗ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ √ 27 7:51 5:07 ❉ ✖ ◗ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ 27 7:42 5:39 ✖ ♦ ✪ ✛ √ wildlife.utah.gov 28 7:54 6:28 ❉ ✖ ◗ ❖ ✛ ❚ √ 28 7:30 5:01 ❉ ✖ ◗ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ √ 28 7:51 5:08 ❉ ✖ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ 28 7:41 5:41 ✖ ♦ ✪ ✛ √ 29 7:55 6:27 ❉ ✖ ◗ ❖ ✛ ❚ √ 29 7:31 5:01 ❉ ✖ ◗ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ √ 29 7:51 5:09 ❉ ✖ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ 29 7:40 5:42 ✖ ♦ ✪ ✛ √ 30 7:56 6:25 ❉ ✖ ◗ ❖ ✛ ❚ √ 30 7:32 5:01 ❉ ✖ ◗ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ √ 30 7:51 5:09 ❉ ✖ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ 30 7:39 5:43 ✖ ♦ ✪ ✛ √ 31 7:57 6:24 ❉ ✖ ◗ ❖ ✛ ❚ √ 31 7:52 5:10 ❉ ✖ ♦ ❖ ✪ ✛ ❚ 31 7:38 5:44 ✪ √ ❉ Ducks, mergansers, coots and Wilson's snipe–Northern zone ❖ Dark geese in the Northern goose area ❉ Ducks, mergansers, coots and Wilson's snipe–Northern zone ❖ Dark geese in the Northern goose area ✖ Ducks, mergansers, coots and Wilson's snipe–Southern zone ✪ Dark geese in the Wasatch Front goose area ✖ Ducks, mergansers, coots and Wilson's snipe–Southern zone ✪ Dark geese in the Wasatch Front goose area ◗ Scaup–Northern zone ✛ Dark geese in the Southern goose area ◗ Scaup–Northern zone ✛ Dark geese in the Southern goose area ♦ ♦ ❚ wildlife.utah.gov Scaup–Southern zone ❚ Dark geese in the Eastern Box Elder goose area Scaup–Southern zone Dark geese in the Eastern Box Elder goose area √ Light geese 36 √ Light geese 37 February 2021 March 2021 Date Sunrise Sunset Species Date Sunrise Sunset Species A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. Identification 1 7:37 5:46 ✪ √ 1 7:01 6:19 √ 2 7:36 5:47 ✪ √ 2 6:59 6:20 √ Drake has a solid green head and a short tail. Hen is mottled brown. ✪ √ 3 7:35 5:48 3 6:58 6:21 √ Length: 24 inches | Weight: 2¾ pounds 4 7:34 5:49 ✪ √ 4 6:56 6:23 √ 5 7:33 5:51 ✪ √ 5 6:55 6:24 √ 6 7:32 5:52 ✪ √ 6 6:53 6:25 √ Eclipse drake 7 7:31 5:53 ✪ √ 7 6:52 6:26 √ 8 7:30 5:54 √ 8 6:50 6:27 √ 9 7:29 5:55 √ 9 6:48 6:28 √ 10 7:27 5:57 √ 10 6:47 6:29 √ 11 7:26 5:58 √ All hunts end March 10 Hen 12 7:25 5:59 √ 13 7:24 6:00 √ Utah Waterfowl Guidebook • 2020–2021 Waterfowl Utah Orange bill 14 7:22 6:02 √ 15 7:21 6:03 √ 16 7:20 6:04 √ 17 7:18 6:05 √ Fall drake 18 7:17 6:06 √ 19 7:16 6:08 √ 20 7:14 6:09 √ 21 7:13 6:10 √ Yellow to olive bill Orange feet 22 7:11 6:11 √ 23 7:10 6:12 √ 24 7:08 6:13 √ 25 7:07 6:15 √ 26 7:05 6:16 √ 27 7:04 6:17 √ 28 7:02 6:18 √

Colored symbols represent species that may be hunted on the dates listed. ❉ Ducks, mergansers, coots and Wilson's snipe–Northern zone ❖ Dark geese in the Northern goose area ✖ Ducks, mergansers, coots and Wilson's snipe–Southern zone ✪ Dark geese in the Wasatch Front goose area Hen ◗ Scaup–Northern zone ✛ Dark geese in the Southern goose area Drake ♦ Scaup–Southern zone ❚ Dark geese in the Eastern Box Elder goose area √ Light geese wildlife.utah.gov 38 Identification Often mistaken for a mallard. Quicker and more agile than the mallard. Distinguished by long, pointed tail. Length: 26 inches | Weight: 1¾ pounds Length: 21 inches | Weight: 2 pounds Eclipse drake

Eclipse drake Hen

Hen

Orange bill Yellow feet

Fall plumage drake

Drake Bluish-black bill

Hen Drake Drake Hen Identification Northern Shovelers The white belly and forewing are very showy in the air. Drakes have a distinctive Often called spoon bill and mistaken for a mallard. whistle. Length: 21 inches | Weight: 1¾ pounds Length: 19 ½ inches | Weight: 1½ pounds

Eclipse drake Eclipse drake

Hen Hen

Drake

Drake

Drake Hen Hen Drake Identification Often confused with the canvasback, the redhead has a grayer back and a more One of the largest and fastest ducks. The wedge-shaped bill gives this duck a rounded head. Length: 20 inches | Weight: 2½ pounds unique profile. The drake has a whitish back. Length: 22 inches | Weight: 3 pounds

Eclipse drake

Hen

Hen

Eclipse drake

Drake

Drake

Hen Drake Hen Drake Identification Scaup Ring-necked duck The scaup has a blue bill and a white band along the back of the wing. Both sexes have a pale, whitish ring around the tip of their bill. In flight, wings and Length: 17 inches | Weight: 17/8 pounds back appear darker than on the scaup. Length: 17 inches | Weight: 2½ pounds

Eclipse Drake Eclipse drake

Hen Hen

Lesser Scaup Drake

Greater Scaup Drake Drake

Lesser Greater

Hen Hen Hen Drake

Drake Drake Identification Blue-Winged Teal Ruddy duck Drakes have a white crescent behind their bill and both sexes have blue A small diving duck with a broad bill and small wings. wing coverts. Length: 16 inches | Weight: 1½ pounds Length: 16 inches | Weight: 1½ pounds Eclipse Drake

Winter Drake Cinnamon Teal Hen Drakes are dark red with a yellow eye. Males and females look very simi- lar early in the year. Length: 15 inches | Weight: 1 pound. Eclipse Drake

Summer Drake

Green-Winged Teal The smallest of the teal species. Both sexes have green on their wings. Length: 14 inches | Weight: 1 pound. Eclipse Drake

Sexes similar Identification Goldeneye Drakes have a white spot behind the bill. Immature drakes look similar A small duck with white patches on the wings and head. to hens. Length: 20 inches | Weight: 2½ pounds Length: 15 inches | Weight: 1½ pounds

Barrow's Drake

Hen Common Drake

Eclipse Drake

Common Eclipse Drake Drake

Hen both species

Common Barrow's

Hen Drake Drake Hen Drake Hen Identification Swan Adult Tundra Swan Length: 55-60 inches | Weight: 12-16 pounds

Black wing tips Lesser Snow Goose

White wing tips

Blue Phase Lesser Snow Goose Eye is distinct Black wing tips from bill Irregular yellow spot in front of the eyes

Dark abdomen Adult Trumpeter Swan Length: 65-70 inches | Weight: 20-25 pounds

Ross' Goose Eye appears to be part of the bill Short bill No yellow spot in front of the eyes Wart-like bumps on base of bill

Snow goose illustrations by Ben Sutter Swan illustrations by Ben Sutter Identification Pelican Wilson's snipe Not legal to shoot. The snipe usually flushes singly or in pairs and has a rust-colored patch on the back. The dowitcher, which flushes in flocks, has white . Black wing tips

Dowitcher Not legal to shoot.

Large yellow bill

Pelican illustrations by Ben Sutter All illustrations USFWS/Bob Hines (except where otherwise noted) Utah Utah Waterfowl Guidebook • 2020–2021 DEFINITIONS Migratory game birds means those Normal agricultural operation means CFR 20.11, Utah Code § 23-13-2 and Utah Admin. Rule R657-9-2 migratory birds included in the terms of a normal agricultural planting, harvesting, conventions between the United States post-harvest manipulation or agricultural Bait means shelled, shucked or unshucked the intention of making a permanent home. and any foreign country for the protection practice that is conducted in accordance with corn, wheat or other grain, salt or other feed To create a new domicile, an individual shall of migratory birds, for which open seasons official recommendations of State Extension that lures, attracts or entices migratory game abandon the old domicile and be able to prove are prescribed in this part and belong to the Specialists of the Cooperative Extension Service birds. that a new domicile has been established. following families: of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. • (ducks, mergansers, swans and Baited area means the direct or indirect Light geese means the following species: Normal agricultural planting, placing, exposing, depositing, distributing, snow, blue and Ross’. geese, including brant) • (doves and pigeons) harvesting or post-harvest or scattering of salt, grain, or other feed that manipulation means a planting or Live decoys means tame or captive ducks, • Corvidae (American crow) could serve as a lure or attraction for migratory harvesting undertaken for the purpose geese or other live birds. • Gruidae (cranes) game birds to, on, or over any areas where of producing and gathering a crop, or • Rallidae (rails, coots and gallinules) hunters are attempting to take them. manipulation after such harvest and removal Manipulation means the alteration of • Scolopacidae ( and snipe) of grain that is conducted in accordance with Baiting means the direct or indirect placing, natural vegetation or agricultural crops by official recommendations of State Extension exposing, depositing, distributing or scattering activities that include but are not limited to Motorized vehicle means a vehicle that is Specialists of the Cooperative Extension Service of salt, grain or other feed that could serve as mowing, shredding, discing, rolling, chopping, self-propelled or possesses the ability to be of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. a lure or attraction for migratory gam birds trampling, flattening, burning or herbicide self-propelled. This does not include vehicles treatments. The term “manipulation” does not moved solely by human power, motorized to, on or over any areas where hunters are Normal soil stabilization practice means include the distributing or scattering of grain, wheelchairs, or an electric personal assisted Utah Waterfowl Guidebook • 2020–2021 Waterfowl Utah attempting to take them. a planting for agricultural soil erosion control seed or other feed after removal from storage mobility device. or post-mining land reclamation conducted in CFR means the Code of Federal Regulations. on the field where grown. Natural vegetation means any non- accordance with official recommendations of Closed season means the days on which Migratory bird preservation facility agricultural, native or naturalized plant species State Extension Specialists of the Cooperative migratory game birds shall not be taken. means any of the following organizations or that grows at a site in response to planting or Extension Service of the U.S. Department of people: from existing seeds or other propagules. The Agriculture for agricultural soil erosion control. Daily bag limit means the maximum • Any person who—at their residence or term “natural vegetation” does not include Northern Zone includes all of Box Elder, number of migratory game birds of a single place of business, and for hire or other planted millet. However, planted millet that Cache, Daggett, Davis, Duchesne, Morgan, species, or combination (aggregate) of species, consideration—receives, possesses grows on its own in subsequent years after Rich, Salt Lake, Summit, Uintah, Utah, Wasatch permitted to be taken by one person in any or has in custody any migratory game the year of planting is considered natural and Weber counties, and the portion of Tooele one day during the open season in any one birds belonging to another person for vegetation. specified geographic area for which a daily bag County that is north of I-80. purposes of picking, cleaning, freezing, limit is prescribed. Nonresident means a person who does not processing, storage or shipment. Off-highway vehicle means any motor qualify as a resident. Dark geese means the following species: • Any taxidermist, cold-storage facility vehicle designed for or capable of travel over unimproved terrain. cackling, Canada, white-fronted and brant. or locker plant that for hire or other Nontoxic shot means soft iron, steel, consideration receives, possesses or copper-plated steel, nickel-plated steel, Open season means the days on which Division means the Utah Division of Wildlife has in custody any migratory game zinc-plated steel, bismuth-tin, tungsten-iron, Resources. migratory game birds may lawfully be taken. birds belonging to another person for tungsten-polymer, tungsten-matrix, tin and Each period prescribed as an open season shall wildlife.utah.gov purposes of picking, cleaning, freezing, any other shot types approved by the U.S. Fish Domicile means the place where an be construed to include the first and last days processing, storage or shipment. and Wildlife Service. Lead, nickel-plated lead, individual has a fixed permanent home and thereof. • Any hunting club that in the normal copper-plated lead, copper and lead/copper principal establishment. It is also the place alloy shot have not been approved. to which the individual, if absent, intends course of operations receives, possesses Permanent waterfowl blind means to return; and in which the individual, and or has in custody any migratory game any waterfowl blind that is left unattended. the individual’s family voluntarily reside, not birds belonging to another person for overnight and that is not a portable structure for a special or temporary purpose, but with purposes of picking, cleaning, freezing, capable of immediate relocation. processing, storage or shipment. wildlife.utah.gov 56 57 Possession means actual or constructive trapping is purchased in any other state or Utah Waterfowl Guidebook • 2020–2021 possession. country. An individual DOES NOT qualify as a Possession limit means the maximum resident if he or she is an absentee landowner number of migratory game birds of a single paying property tax on land in Utah. species or a combination of species permitted to be possessed by any one person when Sinkbox means any type of low floating lawfully taken in the United States in any device, having a depression, affording the one specified geographic area for which a hunter a means of concealment beneath the possession limit is prescribed. surface of the water.

Resident means a person who has a Spoiled means impairment of the flesh of domicile (fixed permanent home and principal wildlife which renders it unfit for human establishment) in Utah for six consecutive consumption. months immediately preceding the purchase of a license or permit, AND DOES NOT claim Southern Zone includes all of Beaver, residency for hunting, fishing or trapping in Carbon, Emery, Garfield, Grand, Iron, Juab, any other state or country. Kane, Millard, Piute, San Juan, Sanpete, Sevier, An individual retains Utah residency if Washington and Wayne counties and the por- he or she leaves Utah to serve in the armed tion of Tooele County that is south of I-80. Utah Waterfowl Guidebook • 2020–2021 Waterfowl Utah forces of the United States, or for religious or Tag means a card, label or other identification educational purposes, and does NOT claim device used for attachment to the carcass of residency for hunting, fishing or trapping in any protected wildlife. any other state or country. Members of the armed forces of the United Take means to hunt, pursue, harass, catch, States and dependents are residents as of capture, angle, seine, trap or kill any protected the date the member reports for duty under wildlife or to attempt any of these actions. assigned orders in Utah, if: • The member is NOT on temporary duty Transport means to ship, export, import or in Utah and does NOT claim residency for receive or deliver for shipment. hunting, fishing or trapping in any other Waste means to abandon protected wildlife state or country. or to allow protected wildlife to spoil or to be • The member presents a copy of his or her used in a manner not normally associated with assignment orders to a Division office to its beneficial use. verify the member’s qualification as a resident. Waterfowl means ducks, including A nonresident attending an institution of mergansers, geese, brant and swans.

higher learning in Utah as a full-time student wildlife.utah.gov may qualify as a resident if the student has Waterfowl blind means any manufactured place of concealment, including boats, rafts, been present in Utah for 60 consecutive days tents, excavated pits, or similar structure, immediately preceding the purchase of the which has been designed to partially or license or permit and does NOT claim residency completely conceal a person while hunting for hunting, fishing or trapping in any other waterfowl. state or country. A Utah resident license or permit is invalid Youth means a person who will be 17 years of

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