DAR File No. 37893

Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources

Rule R657-19

Taking Nongame Mammals

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 37893
Filed: 08/05/2013 06:42:05 AM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Under Section 23-14-18, the Wildlife Board is authorized and required to regulate and prescribe the means by which wildlife may be taken.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

No written comments supporting or opposing Rule R657-19 were received since August 2008, when the rule was last reviewed.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

The Division of Wildlife Resources has carefully reviewed the biological data and purposes for which the Wildlife Board allows the taking of species listed in this rule and has determined that such species may be taken without harming the resource, while allowing recreational opportunities and depredation control on private lands. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Natural Resources
Wildlife Resources
1594 W NORTH TEMPLE
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116-3154

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Staci Coons at the above address, by phone at 801-538-4718, by FAX at 801-538-4709, or by Internet E-mail at stacicoons@utah.gov

Authorized by:

Gregory Sheehan, Director

Effective:

08/05/2013