The following violations shall constitute a misdemeanor:

A. illegal possession or transportation of big game during closed season; B. taking or attempting to take big game during closed season;

C. taking or attempting to take big game by the use of spotlight or artificial light;

D. selling or attempting to sell big game or parts thereof, except as permitted by regulation of the state game commission; and

E. exceeding the bag limit on any big game species during open season.