(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.

(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.

(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 any 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.

(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 any 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.

(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 any weapon.