turf
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Post by turf on Dec 28, 2008 11:26:54 GMT -5
I have looked and looked, I cant find any reference against or for using a bow for waterfowl. I would certainly ask the local GW first. It is very possible that it would be legal, I have asked on a duck forum where it seems alot of guys know the regs real well. I will let you know if I get something that is in writing
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Post by smj on Dec 28, 2008 11:58:17 GMT -5
Here's what I find for Colorado - so long as the bird is not flying over a road, I think you're good to go hunting.
LEGAL HUNTING METHODS 2. Hand-held bows allowed only if the arrow or bowstring is not held or drawn mechanically. It is illegal to use bows on firing lines designated by the Wildlife Commission. ILLEGAL HUNTING METHODS 6. It is illegal to discharge a firearm or release an arrow from, on or across a public road. Hunting with rifles, handguns, shotguns firing a single slug and archery equipment prohibited within 50 feet on each side of the center line of any public road. On a divided road, the prohibition includes the median, and the 50-foot requirement is measured from the center line of both roads. Waterfowl cannot be hunted from, on or across a highway, road, designated trail or other right-of-way (public or private) in national wildlife refuges. …
9. It is illegal to kill, capture, wound or harass wildlife from an aircraft or motor vehicle. It is also illegal to operate aircraft, ischarge firearms or release arrows from aircraft or motor vehicles with the same intent...
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Post by smj on Dec 28, 2008 12:00:36 GMT -5
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Post by BT on Dec 28, 2008 12:51:52 GMT -5
I cant open that link
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Post by turf on Dec 28, 2008 20:51:48 GMT -5
Heres the answer I got from the other forum, however I would make dam sure it was legal before giving it a try. A link ot that thread if you are interested www.refugeforums.com/refuge/showthread.php?t=681733NO PROHIBITIONS AGAINST TAKING WATERFOWL WITH A BOW No person shall take migratory game birds: • With a trap, snare, net, rifle, pistol, swivel gun, shotgun larger that 10-gauge, punt gun, battery gun, machine gun, fishhook, poison, drug, explosive or stupefying substance.
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Post by smj on Dec 28, 2008 22:13:02 GMT -5
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Post by BT on Dec 28, 2008 23:00:17 GMT -5
It should work now
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