35.05.190 Prohibited Activities; Hunting

(a) Except as otherwise permitted by this Code, in addition to all other activities prohibited by this Code, the following acts are unlawful:

(1) Handling or discharging any firearm, bow and arrow or other device for taking Wildlife while intoxicated, or in a careless or reckless manner, or with wanton disregard for the safety of human life or property, or misusing a firearm in any other manner as defined in this Code or by Department regulations while taking wildlife;

(2) Detaching or removing, or attempting to detach or remove, from the carcass of a big game animal a portion thereof for the purpose of misrepresenting or concealing the species or sex of the animal;

(3) Using a dog, other than for retrieval, to take any big game other than raccoon, or mink;

(4) Discharging a firearm or using any pyrotechnic (fireworks, etc.) device:

(5) In or within one quarter mile of a residence, building, campsite, developed recreation site or occupied area; or

(6) Across or on a way, or within one quarter mile of a roadway, or in any manner or place whereby any person or property is exposed to injury or damage as result of such discharge or use.

(7) Have in his possession or under his control any unprocessed bird, or animal during the closed season or in excess of the bag limit, or without the required permit or tag.

(8) Permit the edible portion of any game animal, or game bird to go to waste after taking possession of the same.

(9) Shall transport a weapon with a bullet in the chamber.

(b) Violation of this section shall be a Class Three Civil Offense.