(1) Except as provided in Section 23A-1-204:
- (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, falconry bird, or other weapon or device that could be used to take or injure protected wildlife; and
- (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) The provisions of this section do 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, birds, rabbits, game laws
Date of Last Change: October 22, 2025
Notice of Continuation: April 1, 2025
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 23A-2-304; 23A-2-305