Shooting from vehicle?
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knockemdown
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Not in NY, unless you find possible prison time and loss of your gun, vehicle & hunting privileges appealing...
GrouseSetter
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I stand corrected, or more correctly, I sit. I just got off the phone with an Iowa DNR Officer. It is legal to shoot at coyotes, from within a vehicle, on private land. And, coyotes are a game animal, actually, they are a "fur-bearer".
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GrouseSetter
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Correction....in Wyoming it is NOT legal to shoot from a vehicle on public or private ground. The only thing you can shoot at is predators (to allow the fish and game to shoot from helicopters or planes). You can't shoot prairie dogs, skunks, or anything except predators.
This was quoted to me by and officer himself as he proceded to write us a ticket.
BigC, in Wyoming skunks, jackrabbits, coyotes, fox, raccoon, stray cats and even wolves outside the recovery zone are considered predators under state law. Therefore if you not on a public roadway and have permission from the landowner or are on public land you can shoot at them from a vehicle. I normally don't but you can.
Correction....in Wyoming it is NOT legal to shoot from a vehicle on public or private ground. The only thing you can shoot at is predators (to allow the fish and game to shoot from helicopters or planes). You can't shoot prairie dogs, skunks, or anything except predators.
This was quoted to me by and officer himself as he proceded to write us a ticket.
BigC, in Wyoming skunks, jackrabbits, coyotes, fox, raccoon, stray cats and even wolves outside the recovery zone are considered predators under state law. Therefore if you not on a public roadway and have permission from the landowner or are on public land you can shoot at them from a vehicle. I normally don't but you can.
Mahamari
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I stand corrected, or more correctly, I sit. I just got off the phone with an Iowa DNR Officer. It is legal to shoot at coyotes, from within a vehicle, on private land. And, coyotes are a game animal, actually, they are a "fur-bearer".
You learn something everyday.
GrouseSetter
Perhaps it is I who "sits corrected", No BS, this is the answer to the email that I just received, my original question was:
"I have a few quick questions about coyote hunting in Iowa. First, on private property is it legal to chase, flush, and/or pursue coyotes with a motor vehicle (this is often referred to as truck hunting)? Secondly, on private property is it legal to discharge a firearm from the inside of a motorized vehicle (while hunting in the afore mentioned manner)? Finally, is the coyote considered a game animal or fur-bearer in Iowa, or does it not hold either of those statuses? Thank you for your time."
The answer I received from the DNR
"Thank you for using our IDNR website. The answer to your first two questions is NO, you can do neither. Even though Coyotes are considered nuisance animals they may not be hunted or run in such a manner and it is always illegal to shoot a firearm from a motorized vehicle. Coyotes are considered game animals and may be hunted with a regular small game license."
With information like you received and like I received no wonder everyone is confused.
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Mahamari
I stand corrected, or more correctly, I sit. I just got off the phone with an Iowa DNR Officer. It is legal to shoot at coyotes, from within a vehicle, on private land. And, coyotes are a game animal, actually, they are a "fur-bearer".
You learn something everyday.
GrouseSetter
Perhaps it is I who "sits corrected", No BS, this is the answer to the email that I just received, my original question was:
"I have a few quick questions about coyote hunting in Iowa. First, on private property is it legal to chase, flush, and/or pursue coyotes with a motor vehicle (this is often referred to as truck hunting)? Secondly, on private property is it legal to discharge a firearm from the inside of a motorized vehicle (while hunting in the afore mentioned manner)? Finally, is the coyote considered a game animal or fur-bearer in Iowa, or does it not hold either of those statuses? Thank you for your time."
The answer I received from the DNR
"Thank you for using our IDNR website. The answer to your first two questions is NO, you can do neither. Even though Coyotes are considered nuisance animals they may not be hunted or run in such a manner and it is always illegal to shoot a firearm from a motorized vehicle. Coyotes are considered game animals and may be hunted with a regular small game license."
With information like you received and like I received no wonder everyone is confused.
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Mahamari
BillyTheKidd
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A coyote is a game animal? Maybe that's not such a bad idea. Next thing you know we'll have to pay to get coyote tags and they'll have a season. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
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HouseCat
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From Oklahoma Department of Wildlife.
Hunting From Motor Vehicles
No person may harass, attempt to capture, capture, attempt to take, take, kill or attempt to kill any wildlife with the aid of any motor-driven land, air or water conveyance, except a non-ambulatory person may hunt from said conveyances with a non-ambulatory or motor vehicle permit. Provided, however, nothing in this code shall prevent the use of motor-driven land or water conveyances for following dogs in the act of hunting, when use of said conveyances is restricted to public roads or waterways. Said conveyances may be used on private property for following dogs in the act of hunting with the landowner’s or occupant’s permission.
Shooting From Road
Shooting from or across any public road, highway (or right-of-way) or railroad right-of-way is prohibited. Public roadways are defined as any governmental or corporate roadways where vehicular traffic is not restricted and the roadway is routinely used by the general public.
Hunting From Motor Vehicles
No person may harass, attempt to capture, capture, attempt to take, take, kill or attempt to kill any wildlife with the aid of any motor-driven land, air or water conveyance, except a non-ambulatory person may hunt from said conveyances with a non-ambulatory or motor vehicle permit. Provided, however, nothing in this code shall prevent the use of motor-driven land or water conveyances for following dogs in the act of hunting, when use of said conveyances is restricted to public roads or waterways. Said conveyances may be used on private property for following dogs in the act of hunting with the landowner’s or occupant’s permission.
Shooting From Road
Shooting from or across any public road, highway (or right-of-way) or railroad right-of-way is prohibited. Public roadways are defined as any governmental or corporate roadways where vehicular traffic is not restricted and the roadway is routinely used by the general public.
Cant do it in Illinois. I have a buddy that got his gun card taken away for hunting coyote with his vehicle. The fish cops never even seen him do it, it all was on the word of a land owner, and it wasnt even his land. He is my sporting clays partner and he is a world class shooter and he cant even shoot clays in the state of Illinois because of it. He got a bad rap on this one and he even had a good lawyer. Lee
In Washington you can be cited for just leaning a loaded gun against your truck. Of course this is the state that banned trans-fatty oils to cook fast food with. Biggest d@mn nanny state on the planet!! There was actually a bill proposed in the state legislature to make it against the law for fast food places to serve fat people! WELCOME TO WASHINGTON COMRADE!!
outlaw from Idaho
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You mean I can't eat 3 big mac's for lunch anymore.
Tactical .20
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A game warden told me this when I talked to him at a grocery store many years ago, maybe different now.T.20
KillerHiller
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In Minn. you can shoot coyotes and small game from road but have to be in front or behind pick-up and must have permission from the land owner on either side of the road...
Hate to break it to you ta17rem but that is not legal. You cannot shoot from or over any road. Small game from the ditch is ok.
"You can not shoot from the vehicle or against the vehicle. You can hunt the road easements if there is a public easement(for small game).You will need to check with the county. If the land is posted or agricultural land you can not discharge onto or retrieve game without permission. You can not discharge a firearm within 500ft of a dwelling or live stock."
jim
James Abernathy
DNR Information Consultant
500 Lafayette Rd Box 40
St Paul Mn 55155
KH
In Minn. you can shoot coyotes and small game from road but have to be in front or behind pick-up and must have permission from the land owner on either side of the road...
Hate to break it to you ta17rem but that is not legal. You cannot shoot from or over any road. Small game from the ditch is ok.
"You can not shoot from the vehicle or against the vehicle. You can hunt the road easements if there is a public easement(for small game).You will need to check with the county. If the land is posted or agricultural land you can not discharge onto or retrieve game without permission. You can not discharge a firearm within 500ft of a dwelling or live stock."
jim
James Abernathy
DNR Information Consultant
500 Lafayette Rd Box 40
St Paul Mn 55155
KH
sweettalkinyoteman
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How about this;
DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATES ILLEGAL SHOOTING OF BOBCAT NEAR RATON
RATON -- The Department of Game and Fish has filed charges alleging an off-duty Department conservation officer was involved in the illegal killing of a bobcat Jan. 25 near Raton.
According to official reports, officer Levi Irwin, 26, shot and killed a bobcat from a vehicle while the bobcat was feeding on a road-killed deer within the right-of-way of N.M. 555 west of Raton. Shooting from a vehicle and shooting a protected animal in a highway right-of-way are illegal in New Mexico. Officer Irwin has not been arraigned on either charge.
Reports said officer Irwin admitted to shooting the bobcat in the right-of-way from his personal vehicle. He has been employed by the Department since September 2005.
"The Department is committed to ensuring equal application of the law regardless of who may be accused of violating wildlife laws," Department Deputy Director Bob Jenks said. "We strive to maintain the public's trust and confidence in our professional
DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATES ILLEGAL SHOOTING OF BOBCAT NEAR RATON
RATON -- The Department of Game and Fish has filed charges alleging an off-duty Department conservation officer was involved in the illegal killing of a bobcat Jan. 25 near Raton.
According to official reports, officer Levi Irwin, 26, shot and killed a bobcat from a vehicle while the bobcat was feeding on a road-killed deer within the right-of-way of N.M. 555 west of Raton. Shooting from a vehicle and shooting a protected animal in a highway right-of-way are illegal in New Mexico. Officer Irwin has not been arraigned on either charge.
Reports said officer Irwin admitted to shooting the bobcat in the right-of-way from his personal vehicle. He has been employed by the Department since September 2005.
"The Department is committed to ensuring equal application of the law regardless of who may be accused of violating wildlife laws," Department Deputy Director Bob Jenks said. "We strive to maintain the public's trust and confidence in our professional
BillyTheKidd
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If you check with the DG&F in New Mexico, you can shoot coyotes from your vehicle as long as that vehicle is off the road, but you can not shoot across a road. You can also shoot prairie dogs from a vehicle in New Mexico.
A bobcat is a fur bearer and can not be taken from a vehicle. A coyote is a non-game animal in New Mexico and can be taken by any means.
A bobcat is a fur bearer and can not be taken from a vehicle. A coyote is a non-game animal in New Mexico and can be taken by any means.
Killerhiller you better check again on the shooting from the road law.. The only time you can't shoot off of the road is for big game or if DNR posts a sign stateing no shooting of geese from road.
Also when shooting coyotes and such you can use the front of pickup or the rear box for a shooting rest...just have to be in front or behind the door about 3 feet..
I got this info from the warden in Windom, and the warden in New Ulm, and the warden in Redwood falls... I suggest you contact youre local warden and ask, after all he is the one going to give out the tickets if you are hunting wrong.
I forgot to add one more thing: shooting from road is legal as long as you don't interfer with the flow of traffic..
Also when shooting coyotes and such you can use the front of pickup or the rear box for a shooting rest...just have to be in front or behind the door about 3 feet..
I got this info from the warden in Windom, and the warden in New Ulm, and the warden in Redwood falls... I suggest you contact youre local warden and ask, after all he is the one going to give out the tickets if you are hunting wrong.
I forgot to add one more thing: shooting from road is legal as long as you don't interfer with the flow of traffic..
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KillerHiller
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That was the response I got from the DNR Headquarters in St. Paul. I copied and pasted your statement to the email I sent them and that was the response I got. I wouldn't want to do it if it wasn't clearly stated in the regs as legal. Just because it isn't stated as being illegal in the reg book doesn't mean it is legal. There are many laws pertaining to hunting that are not included in the yearly reg book. Game wardens tend to have different opinions on things. The road easement probably doesn't include the improved surface of the road. If you could provide a statute number or something to prove the DNR's response wrong, I'll gladly accept that and fill a complaint for giving out false information.
If warden is driving down the road and you are shooting off of it in front of him, wouldn't you be impeding his vehicle? Thus you would get a ticket according to your own statement.
But do what you want and I'll do want I do and we will both be happy. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grinning-smiley-003.gif Unless you get a different Warden who writes you a fat ticket. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif But I hope not.
KH
ETA You can surely question Mr. Abernathy at the DNR but I am pretty sure he will tell you the same thing.
If warden is driving down the road and you are shooting off of it in front of him, wouldn't you be impeding his vehicle? Thus you would get a ticket according to your own statement.
But do what you want and I'll do want I do and we will both be happy. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grinning-smiley-003.gif Unless you get a different Warden who writes you a fat ticket. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif But I hope not.
KH
ETA You can surely question Mr. Abernathy at the DNR but I am pretty sure he will tell you the same thing.
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