Scouting/Fishing

Fishing with Youth Groups in Utah

Effective May 2015, youth ages 12-15 can fish without a license. One adult must have a license. A form must be filled out (see http://wildlife.utah.gov/fishing/pdf/youth_org_exemption.pdf ) Result from HB125 run by Bruce Cutler.

"License exemptions for youth groups and organizations:

Are you a scout leader or a mentor for a youth group? Many groups can hold fishing events that don’t require a fishing license for participants age 16 and younger. To determine if you are eligible and to complete the license-exemption form, visit http://wildlife.utah.gov/youth-org" [1]

Exemption form - http://wildlife.utah.gov/youth-org

• http://www.myscoutstuff.org/resources/Fishing_YouthExemption.pdf

Utah Fishing Guidebook - http://wildlife.utah.gov/dwr/fishing/

• http://wildlife.utah.gov/guidebooks/2016_pdfs/2016_fishing.pdf

Fishing License Exemptions for Youth Organizations in Utah | My Scout Stuff - http://blog.myscoutstuff.org/2013/04/fishing-license-exemptions-for-youth-organizations-in-utah/