Utah Administrative Code (Current through November 1, 2019) |
R657. Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources |
R657-5. Taking Big Game |
R657-5-13. Spotlighting
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(1) Except as provided in Section 23-13-17:
(a) a person may not use or cast the rays of any spotlight, headlight, or other artificial light to:
(i) take protected wildlife; or
(ii) locate protected wildlife while in possession of a rifle, shotgun, archery equipment, crossbow, muzzleloader, or airgun.
(b) the use of a spotlight or other artificial light in a field, woodland, or forest where protected wildlife are generally found is probable cause of attempting to locate protected wildlife.
(2) The provisions of this section do not apply to:
(a) the use of headlights, illuminated sight pins on a bow, or other artificial light in a usual manner where there is no attempt or intent to locate protected wildlife; or
(b) a person licensed to carry a concealed weapon in accordance with Title 53, Chapter 5, Part 7 of the Utah Code, provided the person is not utilizing the concealed firearm to hunt or take wildlife.