G. Regulatory Impact Summary Table (This table includes only fiscal impacts the agency was able to measure. If the agency could not estimate an impact, it is excluded from this table but described in boxes A through F.)
Regulatory Impact Summary Table
H. Department head comments on fiscal impact and approval of regulatory impact analysis:
After conducting a thorough analysis, it was determined that this proposed rule amendment will not result in a measurable fiscal impact to businesses.
The Executive Director of the Department of Natural Resources, Joel Ferry, has reviewed and approved this fiscal analysis.
Citation Information
7. Provide citations to the statutory authority for the rule. If there is also a federal requirement for the rule, provide a citation to that requirement:
Public Notice Information
9. The public may submit written or oral comments to the agency identified in box 1.
A. Comments will be accepted until:
10. This rule change MAY become effective on:
NOTE: The date above is the date the agency anticipates making the rule or its changes effective. It is NOT the effective date.
Agency Authorization Information
Agency head or
designee and title:
R657. Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources.
R657-13. Taking Fish and Crayfish.
R657-13-1. Purpose and Authority.
(1) Under authority of Sections 23A-2-304 and 23A-2-305, the Wildlife Board has established this rule for taking fish and crayfish.
(2) Specific dates, areas, methods of take, requirements and other administrative details which may change annually and are pertinent are published in the proclamation of the Wildlife Board for taking fish and crayfish.
R657-13-3. Fishing License Requirements and Free Fishing Day.
(1) A license is not required on free fishing day, a Saturday in June, annually. All other laws and rules apply.
(2) [A]Notwithstanding Subsection 23A-6-405(6)(d)(ii), a person 12 years of age or older shall purchase a fishing license before engaging in any regulated fishing activity pursuant to Section 23-19-18. (3) A person under 12 years of age may fish without a license and take a full daily and possession limit.
KEY: fish, fishing, wildlife, wildlife law
Date of Last Change: 2026[December 2, 2024] Notice of Continuation: August 24, 2022
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 23A-2-305; 23A-24-304; 23A-4-201; 23-2-403
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