North Dakota Code 20.1-05-05 – Prima facie proof of hunting or attempting to hunt big game animals unlawfully
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Proof that a person possessing a rifle, shotgun, trap, snare, artificial light, or other implement or equipment useful in the taking or hunting of big game animals was found, between sunset and sunrise, in and about territory where big game animals are frequently and usually found, is prima facie evidence that the person was hunting big game animals contrary to law.
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 20.1-05-05
- Big game: means deer, moose, elk, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, and antelope. See North Dakota Code 20.1-01-02
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- hunting: means shooting, shooting at, pursuing, taking, attempting to take, or killing any game animals and game birds; searching for or attempting to locate or flush any game animals and game birds; luring, calling, or attempting to attract game animals and game birds; hiding for the purpose of taking or attempting to take game animals and game birds; and walking, crawling, or advancing toward wildlife while possessing implements or equipment useful in the taking of game animals or game birds. See North Dakota Code 20.1-01-02
- Person: includes every partnership, association, corporation, and limited liability company. See North Dakota Code 20.1-01-02