The following violations shall constitute a misdemeanor:
A. illegal possession or transportation of big game during closed season;
B. taking or attempting to take big game during closed season;
C. taking or attempting to take big game by the use of spotlight or artificial light;
D. selling or attempting to sell big game or parts thereof, except as permitted by regulation of the state game commission [state wildlife commission]; and
E. exceeding the bag limit on any big game species during open season.