Game laws that might mess you up.

[MontyMontana]

Never heard that about a bone in qtr. Maybe that was one cpw officer’s interpretation of “evidence of sex naturally attached”?

I took it as one large piece of mean/quarter. Was checked at the trailhead and was "realigned" on that. No ticket was issued, I had pictures of the bull intact and deboned, had not brought the antlers out at this point but he was there the next day and seen them then. This year I called 3 different offices and 1 said bone in and two said the didnt know but would return my call and never did. I have emailed CPW for clarification also with no answer. @scottbot

 

[voltage]

Montana:

 

[MontyMontana]

I kind of freaked out but went and found the regulation on that. I only see it for OHVs.

8. Carrying loaded firearms (except handguns) on an OHV during deer, elk,
pronghorn and bear seasons. Firearms (except handguns) must be un-
loaded in the chamber and magazine. Firearms (except handguns) and
bows must be fully enclosed in a hard or soft case.

Item 4 shows that if its deboned you just need evidence of sex. Doesn't reference needing a bone in quarter. Hopefully that saves you some weight in the future!

4. If a carcass is cut in pieces or deboned, evidence of sex needs to be attached
to a quarter or another major part of carcass. All portions must be trans-
ported together.

I replied above but I read it as everyone else does but got different answers... And to quote the law/rule I did not transport all portions together (Im not that tough). I understood that to mean in a vehicle and the officer was not very clear on that either. I have never had an issue before (Im from Colorado originally) but this guy was looking for a reason to nail me IMO. But its still vague I guess.

 

[cnelk]

Use ASKcpw.com for any questions regarding laws in Colorado

Ask Colorado Parks and Wildlife

cpw.state.co.us

You'll get an email with clarification

From the above posts:

> You dont need one quarter with bone-in
> Your bow only needs to cased [or unstrung] when on an ATV/UTV

 

[tt_johnsclist]

In Missouri, in order to "assist" other hunters, you must have a filled or unfilled deer tag (except when assisting a youth hunter).

This is one (or similar) that gets unknowingly violated often. Every state and province has different laws about what constitutes “hunting” and what you might need a licence to do in specific situations. Participating in deer drives, helping pack animals out, videoing and observing hunts, calling for others are things that require a licence in some states and provinces but not others.

 

[cnelk]

In Wyoming - if your chasing mtn lions with dogs, there has to be a person with a valid license [a person with dogs just cant go tree lions for the fun of it]

 

[Harvey_NW]

WA state - it used to be phrased as "illegal to negligently discharge a firearm from, across, or along the maintained portion of highway", this year they deleted negligently so it is now officially a violation.

 

[Laelkhunter]

I took it as one large piece of mean/quarter. Was checked at the trailhead and was "realigned" on that. No ticket was issued, I had pictures of the bull intact and deboned, had not brought the antlers out at this point but he was there the next day and seen them then. This year I called 3 different offices and 1 said bone in and two said the didnt know but would return my call and never did. I have emailed CPW for clarification also with no answer. @scottbot

I'm taking that to also refer to the "gutless method". You only have the quarters and a couple game bags of meat. Make sure you have "proof of sex" attached to one of the quarters.

 

[cnelk]

In Colorado

You must take the tenderloins - years ago that wasnt the law

 

[Poser]

Would be nice to have a review and removal of archaic game regulations. Would be a lot simpler in CO, for example, to define elk and deer as "anterled" or "antlerless" vs bull or cow. Additionally, seems archaic in the age of cell phone cameras easily providing proof of sex organs in relation to a particular animal.
The evidence of sex requirement is not clearly defined as is in terms of a boned out animal and how much meat is required for EOS to be attached to. Also, there are the occasional cows and does who grow antlers meaning that a hunter with a bull or buck tag potentially ends up killing a "cow or "doe" -how does CO handle that?

 

[Wprinkle]

In Colorado

You must take the tenderloins - years ago that wasnt the law

Really...? Well hmmmm.... Glad I read this before Next Wednesday lol

 

[Gman12]

Any state which requires a bow to be in a case while being transported in a vehicle. I went to Illinois hunting a couple of years and found this to be ridiculous. I guess it could prevent a drive by bow murder in Chicago.

 

[cnelk]

^^^ Anterless is any antler that is 5" or less

Page 16 of the Regs. Even discusses the EoS if you shoot a young male with less than 5”

 

[Gunnersdad49]

Would be nice to have a review and removal of archaic game regulations. Would be a lot simpler in CO, for example, to define elk and deer as "anterled" or "antlerless" vs bull or cow. Additionally, seems archaic in the age of cell phone cameras easily providing proof of sex organs in relation to a particular animal.
The evidence of sex requirement is not clearly defined as is in terms of a boned out animal and how much meat is required for EOS to be attached to. Also, there are the occasional cows and does who grow antlers meaning that a hunter with a bull or buck tag potentially ends up killing a "cow or "doe" -how does CO handle that?

My nephew shot a "doe" as his first deer. We watched "her" for several minutes and it wasn't until we walked up on "her" that we noticed a single, pencil thin spike hidden behind the ears. It was short of the 5" max for an antlerless animal, but was a yearling buck. We dragged him out gutted but otherwise whole just to be safe.

 

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

I was told (and followed the guidance) but didn't confirm, in AK if you draw blood your tag is punched regardless of retrieval. Any AK folks verify?

In Missouri, in order to "assist" other hunters, you must have a filled or unfilled deer tag (except when assisting a youth hunter).

Does this mean you have a gun on you? Or if you and your buddy are glassing together both have to have tags?

Having your bow in a case in Colorado, years ago had a buddy pick me up at a trail head after sunset after spike camping a few days. Got in the truck and quickly got pulled over and a ticket for not casing my bow. Only wild life violation in my adult life lol. Always have a soft case now in the truck or utv.

UTV only

I took it as one large piece of mean/quarter. Was checked at the trailhead and was "realigned" on that.

How big was the piece of meat? I can see if you had sex on one muscle group they might complain some, but if you have an entire rear deboned but intact (IE just cut out the bone) no way I'd accept shit from a warden on that one. There is no requirement for bone.

Would be nice to have a review and removal of archaic game regulations. Would be a lot simpler in CO, for example, to define elk and deer as "anterled" or "antlerless" vs bull or cow. Additionally, seems archaic in the age of cell phone cameras easily providing proof of sex organs in relation to a particular animal.
The evidence of sex requirement is not clearly defined as is in terms of a boned out animal and how much meat is required for EOS to be attached to. Also, there are the occasional cows and does who grow antlers meaning that a hunter with a bull or buck tag potentially ends up killing a "cow or "doe" -how does CO handle that?

CO actually is clear, they list an antler/horn length that is definitive for "antlerless", WY on the other hand is not. I shot a buck fawn antelope many years back when I first started hunting them on a doe tag, was surprised to see the sex when I flipped it and looked back to see prong nubs <1" past the hair. Warden said I SHOULD have known by the faint cheek patch and to pay attention more in the future. In CO that would be black and white "anterless".

 

[Sccritterkiller]

Another SC stupid law:
- you can only shoot 2 does per day on regular antlerless tags. Deer Quota Program opens up good options.

Probably because your only issued 2 doe tags with your base tag set...same rule applies to bucks too. You can buy more doe and bucks tags if needed.

The e tag isn't really an issue unless your trying to hustle to processor. Processor won't accept animals without the confirmation number. It's SC you wont be out of service for long, hence you have till midnight.
It's actually way better than it used to be, One zone I hunt the limit used to be a buck and it was the honor system, no check in required, no tags...lol
I am glad to see they are actually putting some effort into getting accurate data to aid with management.

The dumbest thing is SCDNR trying to convince folks CWD doesn't exist here.

 

[doc holiday13]

Having your bow in a case in Colorado, years ago had a buddy pick me up at a trail head after sunset after spike camping a few days. Got in the truck and quickly got pulled over and a ticket for not casing my bow. Only wild life violation in my adult life lol. Always have a soft case now in the truck or utv.

Noted for if I ever hunt the archery season in CO. Bring a soft case

 

[Trr15]

Really...? Well hmmmm.... Glad I read this before Next Wednesday lol

You have to take the hanging loins in WY too.

 

[wind gypsy]

That needs to be written as a law? Yikes. Don’t hunt Minnesota

Agree!

 

[AZ8]

Arizona: Non-residents must purchase a nonresident OHV decal to ride within the state.

Seen this one jam a few guys.