Section R657-5-40.5 - Desert Bighorn and Rocky Mountain Bighorn Ewe Hunts(1) To hunt a ewe desert bighorn sheep or a ewe Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, a hunter must obtain the respective ewe permit.(2)(a) A ewe permit allows a person to take one ewe using any legal weapon within the area and season specified on the permit and in the Antlerless guidebook of the Wildlife Board for taking big game.(3) Ewe desert bighorn sheep and ewe Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep permits are considered separate hunting opportunities.(4)(a) A person who has obtained an ewe desert bighorn sheep or a ewe Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep permit must report hunt information within 30 calendar days after the end of the hunting season, whether the permit holder was successful or unsuccessful in harvesting a ewe desert bighorn sheep or a ewe Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep.(b) Ewe desert bighorn sheep and ewe Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep permit holders must report hunt information by telephone, or through the division's website.(c) A person who fails to comply with the requirement in Subsection (a) shall be ineligible to apply for any limited entry antlerless, or limited entry ewe permit or bonus points in the following year.(d) Late questionnaires may be accepted pursuant to Subsection R657-42-9(3).Utah Admin. Code R657-5-40.5
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-05, effective 2/14/2023Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-14, effective 7/11/2023