Utah Code

Title 23 Wildlife Resources Code of Utah

Chapter 13 General Provisions

Section 17 Spotlighting of coyote, red fox, striped skunk, and raccoon — County ordinances — Permits.

     23-13-17.   Spotlighting of coyote, red fox, striped skunk, and raccoon — County ordinances — Permits.

     (1) Spotlighting may be used to hunt coyote, red fox, striped skunk, or raccoon where allowed by a county ordinance enacted pursuant to this section.

     (2) The ordinance shall provide that:

     (a) any artificial light used to spotlight coyote, red fox, striped skunk, or raccoon must be carried by the hunter;

     (b) a motor vehicle headlight or light attached to or powered by a motor vehicle may not be used to spotlight the animal; and

     (c) while hunting with the use of an artificial light, the hunter may not occupy or operate any motor vehicle.

     (3) For purposes of the county ordinance, "motor vehicle" shall have the meaning as defined in Section 41-6a-102.

     (4) The ordinance may specify:

     (a) the time of day and seasons when spotlighting is permitted;

     (b) areas closed or open to spotlighting within the unincorporated area of the county;

     (c) safety zones within which spotlighting is prohibited;

     (d) the weapons permitted; and

     (e) penalties for violation of the ordinance.

     (5) (a) A county may restrict the number of hunters engaging in spotlighting by requiring a permit to spotlight and issuing a limited number of permits.

     (b) (i) A fee may be charged for a spotlighting permit.