Chapter 12.15
WEAPONS

Sections:

12.15.010    Hunting within City limits.

12.15.010 Hunting within City limits.

(A) Definitions. As used herein the following words shall have the meanings described below:

(1) “Hunt” means to pursue, chase, harass, capture, possess, injure, or kill any wildlife, big game, upland game, waterfowl, or small game using any kind of firearm, handgun, rifle, muzzle loader gun, bow and arrow, crossbow, slingshot, or any other device designed or used to propel a projectile of any nature.

(2) “Wildlife” means vertebrate animals living in nature and captive vertebrate animals, including hybrids, belonging to a species that naturally occurs in the wild. “Wildlife” includes big game, upland game, waterfowl, and small game as designated by the Utah Wildlife Board.

(B) Hunting Restrictions. It is unlawful for any person to hunt big game, upland game, waterfowl, small game, or wildlife within the limits of Syracuse City as such limits were established on July 1, 2006, and as shown on the Syracuse City map attached to the ordinance codified in this section as Exhibit A.

(C) Future Annexations. Hunting shall be allowed in any area annexed to Syracuse City in the future until such time that procedures outlined by the Utah Wildlife Board are completed and approved for closing hunting in such area or areas. [Ord. 06-15 § 1; Code 1971 § 12-10-25.]