1. (1) As used in this section, "pre-charged pneumatic air rifle" means a rifle that fires a single projectile with compressed air released from a chamber:

   1. (a) built into the rifle; and
   2. (b) pressurized at a minimum of 2,000 pounds per square inch from an external high compression device or source, such as a hand pump, compressor, or scuba tank.

2. (2) An individual may use a pre-charged pneumatic air rifle to hunt:

   1. (a) a species of protected wildlife designated by the Wildlife Board;
   2. (b) a cottontail rabbit;
   3. (c) a snowshoe hare; or
   4. (d) a turkey, with a fall turkey permit.

Amended by Chapter 492, 2026 General Session