Gunnersdad49
WKR
I would look at other similar statutes. I believe the regs in Colorado used to state something similar to "possession of a firearm is evidence of hunting" and that you couldn't carry a center fire rifle larger than .24cal during big game season without a valid big game tag for that season and unit.
Looking at spotlighting, they appear to have closed that potential loophole, and address a muzzle loader.
§ 33-6-127. Hunting with artificial light, night vision, or thermal imaging devices
(1)(a) Unless otherwise provided by commission rule and except as provided in section 33-6-107(9) for persons owning or leasing land, members of their family, or their agents, it is unlawful for any person to utilize any artificial light as an aid in hunting or taking any wildlife. For the purposes of this subsection (1), the possession of any firearm with cartridges in the chamber or magazine or loaded with powder and ball or a strung bow, unless the bow is cased, while attempting to project any artificial light into areas where wildlife may be found is prima facie evidence of a violation of this section.
Looking at spotlighting, they appear to have closed that potential loophole, and address a muzzle loader.
§ 33-6-127. Hunting with artificial light, night vision, or thermal imaging devices
(1)(a) Unless otherwise provided by commission rule and except as provided in section 33-6-107(9) for persons owning or leasing land, members of their family, or their agents, it is unlawful for any person to utilize any artificial light as an aid in hunting or taking any wildlife. For the purposes of this subsection (1), the possession of any firearm with cartridges in the chamber or magazine or loaded with powder and ball or a strung bow, unless the bow is cased, while attempting to project any artificial light into areas where wildlife may be found is prima facie evidence of a violation of this section.
