(1) Upon application, the division may issue a trial hunting authorization to an individual who: (a) is 11 years of age 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.

(a) is 11 years of age 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.

(i) was born after 1965; and

(ii) has not completed a division approved hunter education course.

(2) Notwithstanding the requirements of Section 23-19-11, an individual who has obtained a trial hunting authorization under Subsection (1) may obtain: (a) a hunting license under Sections 23-19-17, 23-19-24, and 23-19-26; or (b) a hunting permit authorized by the Wildlife Board under Subsection (4).

(a) a hunting license under Sections 23-19-17, 23-19-24, and 23-19-26; or

(b) a hunting permit authorized by the Wildlife Board under Subsection (4).

(3) An individual who has obtained 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 of age or older; and (b) accompanied, as defined in Subsection 23-20-20(1), in the field while hunting by an individual who: (i) is 21 years of age 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 of age.

(a) 12 years of age or older; and

(b) accompanied, as defined in Subsection 23-20-20(1), in the field while hunting by an individual who: (i) is 21 years of age 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 of age.

(i) is 21 years of age 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 of age.

(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 the provisions of this section.

(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 the provisions of this section.