DCHP-3

jacklighting

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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n.

the practice of hunting or fishing at night by using a jacklight.

Quotations

1956
Sometimes they used to fish at night, using a bright light in the bow of a canoe. The fish were attracted by the light and would swim towards it. The fisherman would spear them when they came close enough. This way of fishing, known as jacklighting, is against the law now.