For purposes of § 41-9-1.1 any public right - of - way along a section - line or other highway is open for public hunting, fishing, or trapping if: (1) The right - of - way has been commonly used by the public for vehicular travel, as demonstrated by the existence of a well - worn vehicle trail; or (2) An intentional alteration or adaptation has been made to the right - of - way to enhance the natural terrain's utility for vehicular travel or to permit vehicular travel where it was not previously possible. Source: SL 1996, ch 252 , § 2.