1. (1) Except as provided in Section 23A-1-204:

   1. (a) a person may not use or cast the rays of any spotlight, headlight or other artificial light to locate protected wildlife while having in possession a firearm or other weapon or device that could be used to take or injure protected wildlife; and
   2. (b) the use of a spotlight or other artificial light in a field, woodland or forest where protected wildlife are generally found is prima facie evidence of attempting to locate protected wildlife.

2. (2) This section does not apply to

   the use of the headlights of a motor vehicle or other artificial light in a usual manner where there is no attempt or intent to locate protected wildlife.

KEY: wildlife, cougar, game laws

Date of Last Change: August 7, 2025

Notice of Continuation: June 2, 2026

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 23A-2-304; 23A-2-305