Does the DWR verify

BillyBoB · Feb 26, 2018

LAST EDITED ON Feb-26-18 AT 04:08PM (MST)[p]With the yearly big game draw nearly coming to an end, I have wondered if the DWR spends the time to verify the thousands of applications that Check the box on your application stating that you are not a criminal (felon) and can legally obtain a firearm to hunt?
Or do they take your word?

Being a CFP holder, I'm asking out of curiosity.

"Wildlife and its habitat cannot speak. So
we must and we will."
Theadore Roosevelt

Muley · Feb 26, 2018

I'm sure there are lot's of felons that hunt. They'ed rather have your money.

hossblur · Feb 26, 2018

Seems like one of those add on type things. In that if you get whacked, they can add on charges. I can't imagine they check it.

From the party of HUNTIN, FISHIN, PUBLIC LAND.

grizzly · Feb 26, 2018

I thought that was the reason it took so long to release Expo results... to verify all winners were legal. Is that not true?

Grizzly

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"This is a classic case of a handful of greedy fly fishermen getting too greedy." -Don Peay, Founder of SFW, as told to KUTV

"It's time to revisit the widely accepted principle in the United States and Canada that game is a public resource."
-Don Peay, Founder of SFW, as quoted in Anchorage Daily News

Blank · Feb 26, 2018

All they have to do is run a match of #s thru NCIC for history, wants, and warrants. The computers could do it in nano seconds.

hossblur · Feb 26, 2018

>I thought that was the reason
>it took so long to
>release Expo results... to verify
>all winners were legal. Is
>that not true?
>
>Grizzly
>
>-----------------------------------------
>"This is a classic case of
>a handful of greedy fly
>fishermen getting too greedy." -Don
>Peay, Founder of SFW, as
>told to KUTV
>
>"It's time to revisit the widely
>accepted principle in the United
>States and Canada that game
>is a public resource."
>-Don Peay, Founder of SFW, as
>quoted in Anchorage Daily News
>

I thought it was spelling Farrar correctly that took so long?

From the party of HUNTIN, FISHIN, PUBLIC LAND.

Muleman1 · Feb 27, 2018

They shouldn't have to verify expo tags the same people draw every year

Dikndirt · Feb 27, 2018

Utah does allow felons to archery hunt so that would have to be taken into consideration.

SteveE · Feb 27, 2018

LAST EDITED ON Feb-27-18 AT 08:48AM (MST)[p]>>I thought that was the reason
>>it took so long to
>>release Expo results... to verify
>>all winners were legal. Is
>>that not true?
>>
>>Grizzly
>>
>>-----------------------------------------
>>"This is a classic case of
>>a handful of greedy fly
>>fishermen getting too greedy." -Don
>>Peay, Founder of SFW, as
>>told to KUTV
>>
>>"It's time to revisit the widely
>>accepted principle in the United
>>States and Canada that game
>>is a public resource."
>>-Don Peay, Founder of SFW, as
>>quoted in Anchorage Daily News
>>
>
>I thought it was spelling Farrar
>correctly that took so long?
>
>
>
>From the party of HUNTIN, FISHIN,
>PUBLIC LAND.

Toooo funny!

You crack me up Hossblur and Grizzly!!

Utah400Elk · Feb 27, 2018

Prohibited persons can and do draw any weapon tags. If they use a rifle...they can be prosecuted. They can use certain types of muzzleloaders and archery equipment. Some states are more restrictive about the weapons a prohibited person can possess.

heartshot · Feb 27, 2018

Felons can also hunt with crossbows in Utah (any weapon tag)

Muley · Feb 27, 2018

Colorado is strict. You can't use any kind of weapon if you're a felon. You can't even carry a knife if the blade is too long.

Vanilla · Feb 27, 2018

The DWR does not check this, to my knowledge. Remember, the DWR does not even conduct the draw. A private 3rd party company in Nevada does.

They could, in theory, check everyone before certifying them for the draw. But I doubt that happens, and I don't think they need to take the resources to do so. I'd rather have the certification we each do for our permits become something we could be prosecuted for perjury if we lie than put the burden on the DWR to weed out the liars.

1911 · Feb 27, 2018

>Colorado is strict. You can't use
>any kind of weapon if
>you're a felon. You can't
>even carry a knife if
>the blade is too long.
>

A restricted person in Utah would also be prohibited by law from packing a Swiss Army knife. It is just never prosecuted.

Muleman1 · Feb 27, 2018

Yessir

heartshot · Feb 28, 2018

LAST EDITED ON Feb-28-18 AT 11:52AM (MST)[p]They can't own a pocket knife but they can own the sharpest kitchen knives on the planet.

Castnshoot · Feb 28, 2018

Are there activities that require a hunting lic. but not the use of a weapon?

Muley · Feb 28, 2018

Nobody says you have to use a weapon to hunt. If you can run down a deer and choke it to death. To can hunt as a felon.

Castnshoot · Feb 28, 2018

FROM DWR ;

"The purchase or possession of any hunting license, permit, tag or certificate of registration from the Division does not authorize the holder to legally possess or use a firearm, muzzleloader, archery tackle or any other dangerous weapon while hunting if they are otherwise restricted from possessing these weapons under Utah Code ? 76-10-503."

DWR in no way discourages a felon from buying a lic. they just give notice that you might get in trouble if you use it.