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 wild turkeys while having in their possession a firearm or other weapon or device that could be used to take or injure wild turkey; and
   2. (b) the use of a spotlight or other artificial light in a field, woodland or forest where wild turkey are generally found is probable cause of attempting to locate protected wildlife.

2. (2) This section does 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.

KEY: wildlife, wild turkey, game laws

Date of Last Change: October 22, 2025

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