R657-20-25. Falconry Meets or Trials

(1) Falconers participating in falconry meets or trials must possess a valid falconry license and federal falconry permit, if applicable. (2) A falconry meet license is not required for participation in a falconry trial. (3) A falconry meet or trial may not be held on state waterfowl and wildlife management areas from April 1 through August 15, except in those areas approved by the Division Director or designee. (4) An organizer of a falconry meet must obtain prior approval from the Division Director or designee to hold a falconry meet in Utah by submitting a written request to falconry@utah.gov. (5) A nonresident entering Utah to participate in the sport of falconry at an organized meet must be 12 years of age or older and must obtain a nonresident falconry meet license or non-resident hunting license, if hunting protected wildlife. (6) A non-resident falconry meet license may be obtained by completing an application and submitting the application and appropriate fees to the Division. (7) A non-resident falconry meet license is valid only for nonresidents and only for ten (10) consecutive calendar days as designated on the license. (8) The holder of a nonresident falconry meet license may engage in the sport of falconry on protected wildlife during the specified ten (10) day period in accordance with the provisions of this rule. (9) A nonresident participating in an organized meet must meet the importation requirements in Section R657-20-24 for each raptor brought into the state.