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 probable cause of attempting to locate protected wildlife.

2. (2) The provisions of this section do not apply to:

   1. (a) 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; or
   2. (b) a person licensed to carry a concealed weapon in accordance with Title 53, Chapter 5, Part 7, Concealed Firearm Act, provided the person is not utilizing the concealed weapon to hunt or take wildlife.

KEY: wildlife, bear, game laws

Date of Last Change: October 22, 2025

Notice of Continuation: October 31, 2022

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 23A-1-101; 23A-2-304; 23A-2-305