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Votes at a glance: Utah Wildlife Board approves multiple rule changes, MOU and translocations
Summary
At its June 12 meeting the board approved several rule amendments and program items, including dedicated hunter rule changes, conservation permit dates and the Antelope Island memorandum of understanding; several items drew significant public comment and RAC debate.
The Utah Wildlife Board voted on multiple items at its June 12 meeting in Farmington. Below is a concise summary of each formal action the board took, with outcomes noted from the meeting record.
Dedicated hunter rule amendments (Agenda item 6) - Motion: Accept the dedicated hunter rule amendments as presented. - Outcome: Approved by board motion; recorded as carried (vote described as unanimous by RACs and board). The division reported supportive RAC motions and five online comments (three supportive, two critical of the program as a whole). Brian Christiansen presented the item and noted he will transition roles within the division.
Conservation permit program rule amendments (Agenda item 7) - Motion: Approve amendments to align conservation‑permit season dates with drawn tag seasons and permit the division to enter MOUs with State Parks. - Outcome: Approved by board motion; RACs reported unanimous passage. Division staff said five online comments were received (two supportive, three neutral).
Outfitters, guides and spotters rule amendments (Agenda item 8) - Motion: Adopt rule to implement certificate of registration for guides/outfitters and set application/field requirements per…
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