CSV.2.6.010 Definitions

For the purposes of this ordinance, the following terms shall be construed to apply as follows:

(a) "Adequate Backstop" means earthen terrain that will stop discharged projectiles under hunting circumstances, considering a reasonable margin of error. The maximum distance that an adequate backstop should be from the member's established stationary position at night is one-hundred twenty-five (125) yards pursuant to Section CSV.2.6.200(e) of this ordinance.

(b) "Antlerless deer" means a deer not having at least one antler of at least 3 inches in length.

(c) "Bow" means any hunting instrument designed for the purpose of propelling arrows which is drawn and held by and through the efforts of the person releasing, but does not include crossbow.

(d) "Crossbow" means any device using a bow which, once drawn, is held solely by means other than the effort of the person firing it.

(e) "Firearm" means rifle, shotgun, handgun or other type of gun.

(f) "Flashlight" means a battery operated light designed to be carried and held by hand.

(g) "Light" means flashlights, automobile lights and other lights, which may include but is not limited to high-powered lights, helmet lights, scope lights, thermal imaging lights, infrared lights, or lights mounted on a firearm, bow or crossbow.

(h) "Point of Kill" means the location at which a light is used to illuminate and kill a wild animal whose position or location is known by the hunter.

(i) "Preapproved Shooting Plan" means a shooting plan that is inspected and approved to be in compliance with the requirements of Section CSV.2.6.010(e), by the tribal conservation department or a Commission warden. In the inspection and approval of a shooting plan, the tribal conservation department or a Commission warden shall ensure that there are at a maximum only two shooting plans approved per forty (40) acre parcel or every two hundred twenty (220) yards.

(j) "Shining" means the casting of rays of light on a field, forest, or other area for the purpose of searching for, illuminating, locating, or attempting to search for, illuminate or locate wild animals.

(k) "Safe Zone of Fire" means the area and direction in which a hunter may safely discharge a weapon. The maximum safe zone of fire range that a hunter may establish on a shooting plan is 180°. In all instances, the member(s) must comply with the shooting plan requirements established pursuant to Section CSV.2.6.200(e) of this ordinance.

(l) "Stationary" means not moving.