Section R657-58-4 - Requirements for Certified Fishing Contests(1) A COR from the Division of Wildlife Resources is required for any certified fishing contest.(2) Each participant must be readily identifiable as such at a distance of 100 yards.(3) Contestants may not possess fish species, numbers of fish, or sizes of fish that are in violation of the proclamation approved by the Utah Wildlife Board.(4) Coldwater fish taken in certified fishing contests may not be culled or otherwise released alive after possession. (5) Tagged fish contests must have the start date and end date identified on the COR application.(6) Tagging of fish for tagged fish contests must be conducted only by division personnel, or by designated representatives working under the direct supervision of the division.(7) Without prior authorization from the division, it is prohibited to: (a) tag, fin-clip or mark fish in any way; or(b) introduce tagged, fin-clipped or marked fish into a water.(8) The organizer of a tagged fish contest will assume responsibility for the contest and the purchase of tags and tagging equipment unless otherwise provided by the division.Utah Admin. Code R657-58-4
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-02, effective 1/7/2021