Section 23A-4-708 - Children accompanied by adults while hunting with weapon(1) As used in this section: (a) "Accompanied" means at a distance within which visual and verbal communication is maintained for the purposes of advising and assisting.(b)(i) "Electronic device" means a mechanism powered by electricity that allows communication between two or more people.(ii) "Electronic device" includes a mobile telephone or two-way radio.(c) "Verbal communication" means the conveyance of information through speech that does not involve an electronic device.(2) A person younger than 14 years old who is hunting with a weapon shall be accompanied by: (a) the person's parent or legal guardian; or(b) a responsible person who is at least 21 years old and who is approved by the person's parent or guardian.(3) A person younger than 16 years old who is hunting big game with a weapon shall be accompanied by:(a) the person's parent or legal guardian; or(b) a responsible person who is at least 21 years old and who is approved by the person's parent or guardian.(4) A person who is at least 14 years old but younger than 16 years old shall be accompanied by a person who is at least 21 years old while hunting wildlife, other than big game, with a weapon.Renumbered from § 23-20-20 and amended by Chapter 103, 2023 General Session ,§ 90, eff. 7/1/2023.Amended by Chapter 297, 2011, 2011 General Session