Utah Admin. Code 657-5-11

Current through Bulletin No. 2024-21, November 1, 2024

Section R657-5-11 - Archery Equipment

(1) Archery equipment may be used during any big game hunt, except a muzzleloader hunt, provided:

(a) the minimum bow pull is 30 pounds at the draw or the peak, whichever comes first;

(b) arrowheads used have two or more sharp cutting edges that cannot pass through a 7/8 inch ring;

(c) expanding arrowheads cannot pass through a 7/8 inch ring when expanded; and

(d) arrows must:

(i) have no electronic function other than illuminated nocks; and

(ii) the bow does not include, have attached, or use any electronic device other than:

(A) illuminated sight pins; or

(B) a device capable of capturing picture or video data provided the given device cannot aid in the take of a big game animal.

(2) The following equipment or devices may not be used to take big game:

(a) a crossbow, except as provided in Subsection (5) and Rule R657-12;

(b) arrows with chemically treated or explosive arrowheads;

(c) a mechanical device for holding the bow at any increment of draw, except as provided in Subsection (5) and Rule R657-12;

(d) a release aid that is not hand held or that supports the draw weight of the bow, except as provided in Subsection (5) and Rule R657-12;

(e) a bow with a magnifying aiming device, a single lens, peep-mounted glass does not constitute a magnified aiming device; or

(f) an airgun, except as provided in Subsection (5).

(3) Arrows carried in or on a vehicle where a person is riding must be in an arrow quiver or a closed case.

(4) A person who has obtained an archery permit for a big game hunt may only use archery equipment authorized in Subsections (1) and (2) to take the species authorized in the permit.

(5) A person who has obtained an any weapon permit for a big game hunt may use archery equipment authorized in this section to take the species authorized in the permit, and may also use a crossbow, draw-lock, or airgun satisfying the minimum requirements of this rule.

(6) A person hunting an archery-only season on a once-in-a-lifetime hunt may only use archery equipment authorized in Subsections (1) and (2) to take the species authorized in the permit.

Utah Admin. Code R657-5-11

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2016-5, effective 2/8/2016

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2018-5, effective 2/7/2018

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2019-5, effective 2/7/2019

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-07, effective 3/14/2022

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-14, effective 7/11/2023

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-04, effective 2/7/2024