(KUTV) — Five Utahns had their hunting privileges suspended after hearings by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) that occurred on April 24 and May 5.

The individuals had all previously been sentenced in district or county justice courts in connection with various wildlife-related violations.

The wildlife license suspension process is separate from the criminal prosecution process. These hearings typically take place in the Utah Department of Natural Resources building in Salt Lake City on the first Tuesday of each month and are open to the public. However, because of COVID-19, the April and May hearings happened via telephone.

During the hearing, a hearing officer, appointed by the Utah Attorney General’s Office, receives the details of the case and then determines whether the individual’s hunting or fishing license will…