Washington County Sheriff's Office
             

An ordinance of Washington County, Utah allowing night hunting including spotlighting with a weapon. Washington County Spotlight Ordinance

Washington County has adopted an ordinance which allows night hunting and spotlighting. Species that may be taken while spotlighting are limited to coyote, red fox, striped skunk, raccoon, and jackrabbit. Before being able to spotlight, a person must first obtain a spotlighting permit from the Washington County Sheriff's Office. The fee for each permit is $20.00. You may apply for a free permit, only if you are under the age of 16 and your legal guardian purchases or possess a valid permit. Permits are valid for only 365 days from the date issued. You must apply and pay for this permit on this webpage below.

If you have any further questions about what is required or other provisions to the night hunting ordinance, please see Washington County Spotlight Ordinance.

Application Process
  • You MUST apply and pay for the permit using the application below
  • Once we receive your application and permit fee payment, allow 5 business days for us to process and mail your permit. 
 
Applicant's Information
First Name: Last Name:
Address:
Address:
City: State/Province: ZIP/Postal Code:
Phone:
Email:
Date of Birth
Driver's License Number
State
Height
Weight
Hair Color
Eye Color


Hunter Education Info
Hunters are required to have either a Utah Hunters Education Certificate of Completion ("Blue Card"), have a birth date of Dec 31, 1965 or earlier, or a current Utah (Small Game) license in order to purchase a spotlighting permit.


Is your date of birth Dec 31, 1965 or earlier?
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Under 16 Information
Hunters under the age of 16 may receive a free permit if a LEGAL GUARDIAN purchases a permit at full price. 
Number of children applying under age 16:     Quantity:    

 
Spotlight Permit Fee:   $20.00   Item Subtotal:  
$20.00
Total:
$20.00

Ordinance Rules and Signature
You must read and agree to all the following information before submitting your application.
  • Spotlighting season in Washington County shall be closed from August 1 through November 30.
  • Any weapon may be used for spotlighting. Firearms may not have a caliber larger than .24 and must not be capable of being fired automatically. Expanding bullets must be used. Shotguns and archery tackled are permitted.
  • Spotlighting is not allowed within 600 feet of a residence, city, or town boundary.
  • Spotlighting is not allowed on private property without written permission from the property owners.
  • Hunters are not allowed to trespass on private property while spotlighting.
  • Spotlighting may not be done by a person under eighteen years of age, unless accompanied by a person eighteen years of age or more and each person must possess a spotlighting permit.
Persons hunting with a spotlight must contact the Sheriff's Office each day they are hunting and provide the following information:
  • Permit Number, approximate location, approximation of time they will be hunting, and if hunting with more than one person, the permit number of each hunter must be reported.
Property Damages:
  1. Hunters who are found to have caused damages will be solely responsible for all damages to any and all property damaged.
  2. If found to be criminal in nature, the hunters will be charged criminally and will face prosecution according to Utah State Law.
Any person violating a provision of this ordinance shall be guilty of a Class B Misdemeanor.


I agree
By checking this box, I acknowledge I have read and agree to the rules set forth in the Night Hunting Permit application and Washington County Ordinance 2015-1.
It is illegal for a person who is a restricted person under Utah Code Section 76-10-503 to possess or use a firearm, muzzleloader, archery tackle, or any other dangerous weapon. 
 
I acknowledge
By checking this box, I acknowledge I am not a restricted person under this code and understand purchasing a night hunting permit from Washington County will not allow me to legally possess or use a firearm, muzzleloader, or archery tackle while hunting if I am otherwise restricted from possessing these weapons under Section 76-10-503, a court order, or by the Board of Pardons and Parole.
 
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Permit Fee and Payment Info
Payment for the permit fee MUST be paid for online using this online form.
Your application is not complete and will not be processed until we receive payment for the permit fee.



Your statement will describe your payment as 'CBT*WASHINGTON COUNTY UT' 
and the service fee transaction as 'CBT*SVC FEE WASHINGTO'
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Date of Birth is required
Driver's License Number is required
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Height is required
Weight is required
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