AGENCY: Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources. Native Wildlife Section
SERIES: 14655
TITLE: Bobcat, cougar, and bear harvest and mortality data
DATES: 1980-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological
DESCRIPTION: These forms are filled out by hunters who were successful in drawing permits for bear, cougar, or bobcat. . and which allow the agency to keep track of collection of harvest and mortality data. They document the taking of bears, cougars, or bobcats by hunters and supply data to help the division monitor wildlife activity and status. Information includes area hunted, date of kill, location of kill, sex, method of take, guide's name, hunter's name, hunter's address, license number, permit number, plastic seal number, whom checked by, and date. Some summary data is contained in a yearly report produced by the division.
RETENTION
Permanent. Retain for 13 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.
APPROVED: 10/1995
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 3 years and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 10 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.
Computer data files: Retain in Office until administrative need ends and then delete.
APPRAISAL
Administrative Historical
This disposition is based on the records value in researching data on Utah's wildlife and statistical information on the hunting of cougar, bear, and bobcat.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Protected. UCA 63G-2-305(25) (2008)