1. a person who hunts at night using a bright light (such as a flashlight or lantern) to stun or attract game, especially deer
Usage: informal; often considered illegal in many jurisdictions
2. the light or lamp used in jacklighting
Usage: informal

Examples

• The ranger caught a jacklighter illegally hunting deer on the preserve.
• Jacklighters often use powerful spotlights to freeze animals in place.
• The state has strict penalties for anyone caught jacklighting.
• He was arrested for jacklighting on private property.
• Jacklighting is prohibited during hunting season in most states.