For users of the Bonneville Shoreline trail, there is now a new law in place that could affect how you use it. In May, a new law was put in place that certain areas of Utah are designated for wildlife. This means to go into these areas, you will need to purchase a hunting or a fishing license.
This won’t affect most people, but if you like to use the whole Bonneville Shoreline trail, you might experience these changes. If you are on the trail in these protected areas, then you have to have the license with you.
Most recently, someone was walking on the trail, and they were stopped by an authority to check if they have their license.
When a spokesman from the Division of Wildlife Resource (DWR) was questioned about the decision, she said that the trail was “not necessarily for trail running or mountain biking or hiking even though those activities have taken place on these properties.”
Their goal right now is to educate people on the Bonneville Shoreline trail of this new law and make sure everyone who is on the trail has their license. There are signs being installed along the trail to let users know about the changes.
Since that land is taken care of through the money bought by the licenses, this is a way to ensure the land continues to be cared for.
As there are many people in Utah County who love to use these trails recreationally, it is important for them to know the laws.
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