6-10-1. Purpose.

It is the intent and purpose of this chapter to prohibit night hunting, or shooting, within the limits of Tooele County in order to prevent vandalism and the illegal shooting of livestock. (Ord. 95-19, 9/12/95; Ord. 94-19, 10/24/94)

6-10-2. Night hunting prohibited.

It shall be unlawful for any person to hunt, take or attempt to take any form of terrestrial or avian wildlife during the nighttime within the limits of Tooele County, Utah, except as provided in Section 6-10-3. (Ord. 95-19, 9/12/95; Ord. 94-19, 10/24/94)

6-10-3. Exceptions – Permit required.

(1) Nothing in this chapter shall prevent:

(a) any land owner from using an artificial light or discharging a firearm at any time on lands under his control for the purpose of protecting livestock; and

(b) any peace officer or conservation officer in the performance of his lawful duties from the use of an artificial light or discharging a firearm at any time.

(2) The Tooele County Sheriff is authorized to issue night hunting permits to qualified individuals who will be hunting jackrabbits with air guns for legitimate research projects. A written request detailing the project and identifying the applicant shall be submitted to the Sheriff prior to the issuance of a night hunting permit. The Sheriff may terminate any previously issued permit if the provisions of this chapter, State wildlife regulations or any conditions of the permit are not strictly complied with. Persons issued a permit under this section shall not hunt jackrabbits at night while any Utah big game season is open in that area or any adjacent area. A person may appeal any decision of the Sheriff made under this chapter pursuant to the procedures specified in Section 9-1-22 of the Tooele County Code. (Ord. 95-19, 9/12/95; Ord. 94-19, 10/24/94)

6-10-4. Definitions.

(1) "Nighttime" or "night", within the meaning of this Chapter, shall be that time from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise.

(2) "Air gun" means a device which could be used as a weapon and expels a projectile by the force of compressed air. (Ord. 95-19, 9/12/95; Ord. 94-19, 10/24/94)