Game laws that might mess you up.

[sniper61]

In Pa. Trapping laws say no visible bait. So if you want to set a trail going to a dead deer how far away do I have to be? I have yet to get an answer from any wardens I have asked. There has to be a distance but no one knows it.

 

[np307]

Going back to the antler length laws, NC gives no mercy for a small spike. Button bucks are considered anterless but any spikes, regardless of how short, are considered an antlered deer. "Visible antlers protruding through the skin" is the standard. Thankfully we get 2 buck tags but I know plenty of people who've burned one on a doe that they walked up to and found out was a spike.

 

[CMF]

In MI all firearms must be completely unloaded and in a case when in or on a motor vehicle. With the exception of pistols for CPL holders.
My Grandpa got a ticket for having his unloaded shotgun leaning on his car.

Thats on all lands? We have that on wma's.

I have seen someone get a ticket for a "loaded" gun with the bullets sitting next to the gun on tailgate. He said they need to be in a seperate pocket.

 

[Tjdeerslayer37]

Thats on all lands? We have that on wma's.

yes all MI lands, public or private

 

[Tenstrike]

In South Dakota, if you get out of the vehicle to shoot a pheasant you have to close the door, failure to close the door is a violation.

 

[Fetty Wapiti]

Colorado, if you shoot you must check for blood even if you are sure it was a miss.

 

[Jpsmith1]

In Pennsylvania, you must notify the game commission when tracking after shooting hours.

 

[mt terry d]

 

[Mr. October]

In Pa. Trapping laws say no visible bait. So if you want to set a trail going to a dead deer how far away do I have to be? I have yet to get an answer from any wardens I have asked. There has to be a distance but no one knows it.

PA loves leaving the interpretation up to the WCO.

 

[Mr. October]

In South Dakota, if you get out of the vehicle to shoot a pheasant you have to close the door, failure to close the door is a violation.

What if you are in a Jeep Wrangler and don't have the doors on it? Inquiring minds want to know?

 

[Mr. October]

In Pennsylvania, you must notify the game commission when tracking after shooting hours.

I don't track at night any more but did a lot those the past. I called the PGC once to report it and they had no idea what I was talking about.

 

[ELKMO]

Anyone else question why game laws are so detailed and trivial? We, the “hunters” as a group are full of cheats and game hogs.

 

[Jpsmith1]

I don't track at night any more but did a lot those the past. I called the PGC once to report it and they had no idea what I was talking about.

I think it's a 'gotcha' clause where a WCO can throw an extra charge at you if they catch you doing shenanigans after dark.

An honest dude doing an honest track isn't likely to have a problem whether they call or not. But if you're toting a loaded rifle, wearing camo, 2 hours after dark there might be an issue.

 

[TheTone]

A guy with multiple wildlife violations is a great spokesperson for laws and hunting in general.

 

[ThorM465]

A guy with multiple wildlife violations is a great spokesperson for laws and hunting in general.

It's amazing how many saints there are on this forum. I had no idea this was where the modern saints hung out before I joined.

The holier than though attitude from some of you is insufferable,

 

[mt terry d]

A guy with multiple wildlife violations is a great spokesperson for laws and hunting in general.

"Show me the man and I;ll show you the crime."

It doesn't negate the truth of what he's saying.

 

[mt terry d]

Anyone else question why game laws are so detailed and trivial?

Because it generates revenue; the #1 reason for every government law and regulation.

We, the “hunters” as a group are full of cheats and game hogs.

Tell us you don't want anyone asking you to hunt with them without asking.
haha!!

 

[wyosam]

This one i disagree with. There was a wyoming bow hunting guide who was killed by a bear while cutting up an elk about 15 years ago.

Not many grizzlies in NY though.


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