Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Natural Resources
Title R657 - Wildlife Resources
Rule R657-6 - Taking Upland Game
Section R657-6-24 - Spotlighting
Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 657-6-24
Current through Bulletin 2024-18, September 15, 2024
(1) Except as provided in Section 23-13-17:
(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.
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