# Utah Code § 23A-4-701: Trial hunting authorization > Utah · Statutes · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T23A_S23A_4_701 ## Section - **Citation:** Utah Code § 23A-4-701 - **Heading:** Trial hunting authorization - **Jurisdiction:** Utah - **Kind:** Statutes - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Utah Code / Title 23A / Chapter 23A-4 / § 23A-4-701 ## Text (1) Upon application, the division may issue a trial hunting authorization to an individual who: (a) is 11 years old or older at the time of application; (b) is eligible under state and federal law to possess a firearm and archery equipment; and (c) (i) was born after 1965; and (ii) has not completed a division approved hunter education course. (2) Notwithstanding Section 23A-4-1001, an individual who obtains a trial hunting authorization under Subsection (1) may obtain: (a) a hunting license under Section 23A-4-401, 23A-4-706, or 23A-4-707; or (b) a hunting permit authorized by the Wildlife Board under Subsection (4). (3) An individual who obtains a hunting license or permit with a trial hunting authorization under Subsection (2) may use the license or permit if the individual is: (a) 12 years old or older; and (b) accompanied, as defined in Subsection 23A-4-708(1), in the field while hunting by an individual who: (i) is 21 years old or older; (ii) is eligible under state and federal law to possess a firearm and archery equipment; (iii) possesses a current Utah hunting or combination license; (iv) has satisfied applicable hunter education requirements under this chapter; and (v) possesses the written consent of the holder's parent or legal guardian, if accompanying a holder of a trial hunting authorization who is under 18 years old. (4) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the Wildlife Board may make rules to: (a) designate the types of hunting permits under Subsection (2) that may be obtained with a trial hunting authorization; (b) establish the term of a trial hunting authorization; (c) establish the number of years a person may obtain a trial hunting authorization; (d) prescribe the number of individuals using a trial hunting authorization that an individual may accompany in the field under Subsection (3) at a single time; (e) establish the application process for an individual to obtain a trial hunting authorization; and (f) administer and enforce this section. ## Nearby sections - [Utah Code § 23A-4-201 § 23A-4-201. 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Fees and certificates of registration to harvest brine shrimp eggs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T23A_S23A_4_210.md) - [Utah Code § 23A-4-211 § 23A-4-211. Electronic duck stamp -- Fee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T23A_S23A_4_211.md) - [Utah Code § 23A-4-301 § 23A-4-301. Refunds for armed forces or public health or safety organization members.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T23A_S23A_4_301.md) - [Utah Code § 23A-4-302 § 23A-4-302. Licenses for disabled veterans.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T23A_S23A_4_302.md) - [Utah Code § 23A-4-303 § 23A-4-303. Persons residing in certain institutions may fish without license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T23A_S23A_4_303.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T23A_S23A_4_701. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.