Continuous Burning Light For Furbearers

[M4Madness]

312 IAC 9-3-18(k) states "A person must not chase or take a furbearing mammal between sundown and sunrise without carrying a continuous shining light that is visible for at least five hundred (500) feet."

I normally pursue coyotes during daylight hours, but am considering the purchase of a thermal weapon scope and hunting them at night, therefore it is my understanding that I will need a light meeting the above requirements. As is the case many times, Indiana is once again vague when it comes to a regulation. Must the light be visible 360 degrees? Must it be white? I subscribe to the school of thought that if it isn't specifically prohibited, it is legal. Technically, the code does not state that the light must be visible from all sides, but I have no problem doing so. Seeing as how coyotes don't see much of the red spectrum of visible light, I would prefer to use a red light to mark my position to others. What is your opinion on the legality of this on the top of a helmet:

www.adventurelights.com/industrial/product.asp?sid=4&cid=33&ccid=75&pid=442

In fact, the above light is 3068% brighter than needed for the 500-feet requirement, so I may find a way to mute it down to the minimum.

[morrison]

The light is to allow individuals in the same area to have the ability to see that others are also in the same area. You are correct on the fact that if the statute or code doesn't restrict or specify exact parameters, the conduct would be legal. The light does not have to be a specific color and it does not have to be visible 360 degrees. It also does not specify the size of the light other than the fact it must be visible for a minimum of 500 feet.

Hope you have a safe hunt.