Utah Admin. Code R657-6-22 - Spotlighting

(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.

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Utah Admin. Code R657-6-22
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-16, effective 8/10/2023 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2025-06, effective 3/11/2025

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