Section 18 – Use of a computer or other device to remotely hunt wildlife prohibited — Trail cameras.

• (1) A person may not use a computer or other device to remotely control the aiming and discharge of a firearm or other weapon for hunting an animal.

• (2) A person who violates Subsection (1) is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.

• (3)
  • (a) As used in this Subsection (3), “trail camera” means a device that is not held or manually operated by a person and is used to capture images, video, or location data of wildlife using heat or motion to trigger the device.
  • (b) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the Wildlife Board shall make rules regulating the use of trail cameras.
  • (c) The division shall provide an annual report to the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Interim Committee regarding rules made or changed in accordance with this Subsection (3).

Amended by Chapter 177, 2021 General Session