re: UT Wildlife officials say 60 waterfowl found dumped in South Salt Lake dumpster

Wanton waste is more tied to limits. If duck hunters don’t retrieve birds they could keep hunting because of “possession limits”. There is no law that requires anyone to do anything with waterfowl once they leave the field.

You may find it morally reprehensible but wanton waste laws aren’t really to prevent waste of waterfowl. Now big game is a bit different and the intention is a bit different.