Section R657-9-30 - Rest Areas and No Shooting Areas(1) A person may only access and use state waterfowl management areas in accordance with state and federal law, state administrative code, and proclamations of the Wildlife Board.(2)(a) The division may establish portions of state waterfowl management areas as "rest areas" for wildlife that are closed to the public and trespass of any kind is prohibited.(b) In addition to any areas identified in the proclamation of the Wildlife Board for taking waterfowl, snipe, and coot, the following areas are designated as rest areas: (i) that portion of Clear Lake Waterfowl Management Area known as Spring Lake;(ii) that portion of Desert Lake Waterfowl Management Area known as Desert Lake;(iii) that portion of Public Shooting Grounds Waterfowl Management Area that lies above and adjacent to the Hull Lake Diversion Dike known as Duck Lake;(iv) that portion of Salt Creek Waterfowl Management Area known as Rest Lake;(v) that portion of Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area that lies in the northwest quarter of unit one; and(iv) that portion of Ogden Bay Waterfowl Management Area known as North Bachman.(c) Maps of all rest areas will be available at division offices, on the division's website, and to the extent necessary, marked with signage at each rest area.(3)(a) The division may establish portions of state waterfowl management areas as "No Shooting Areas" where the discharge of weapons for the purposes of hunting is prohibited.(b) No Shooting Areas remain open to the public for other lawful activities.(c) In addition to any areas identified in the proclamation of the Wildlife Board for taking waterfowl, snipe, and coot, the following areas are No Shooting Areas:(i) all of Antelope Island, including all areas within 600 feet of the upland vegetative line or other clearly defined high-water mark;(ii) within 600 feet of the north and south side of the center line of Antelope Island causeway;(iii) within 600 feet of all structures found at Brown's Park Waterfowl Management Area;(iv) the following portions of Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area:(A) within 600 feet of the Headquarters;(B) within 600 feet of dikes and roads accessible by motorized vehicles;(C) within the area designated as the Hasenyager Nature Preserve; and(D) within the 300 foot buffer around the Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area rest area;(v) within 600 feet of the headquarters area of Ogden Bay Waterfowl Management Area;(vi) within the boundaries of all State Parks except those designated open by appropriate signage as provided in Section R651-614-4;(vii) within 1/3 of a mile of the Great Salt Lake Marina;(viii) below the high-water mark of Gunnison Bend Reservoir and its inflow upstream to the Southerland Bridge, Millard County;(xi) any property within the boundary of the Salt Lake International Airport; and(x) any property within the boundaries of federal migratory bird refuges, unless hunting waterfowl specifically authorized by the federal government.(4) The division reserves the right to manage division lands and regulate its use consistent with Section 23-21-7 and Rule R657-28.Utah Admin. Code R657-9-30
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2015-17, effective 8/7/2015Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2016-5, effective 2/8/2016Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2017-7, effective 3/13/2017Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2019-5, effective 2/7/2019Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-05, effective 2/23/2021Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-07, effective 3/14/2022Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-16, effective 8/10/2023