And I've discussed this with a game warden as well as FWP in Helena. Not trying to debate, just restating the agency's interpretation as communicated to me that you can participate in an allowed activity while below the high-water mark and then switch to hunting while on public land. If you're...
I'm no lawyer, but I've been told by FWP that as long as you are doing the below while traveling below the high-water mark it is legal:
Recreational use" is defined as: fishing, hunting, swimming, floating in small craft or other flotation devices, boating in motorized craft unless otherwise...
Only if you are participating in a legal activity while using the stream access law, like boating or fishing. It isn't legal to hike down a stream just to hunt, but you could fish or boat down a stream and then switch activities and hunt when you arrive on public land.
Oh, and in Montana, "all...
Interesting stuff. When will the podcast air, Randy? I'd like to listen.
In terms of the 5th Amendment, is one actually using or taking private land if crossing over a corner from public land to public land and never putting a foot on private land? I'm aware of the airspace argument, but it...
Hi everyone. I'm looking at buying an upright freezer to compliment the chest freezer we already have at our house. I want to accomplish two things with this: 1- I don't want to feel pressured to use up all my wild game before each hunting season to make room. I think having a reserve is smart...
I agree that it means you see other people and have to shift your hunting strategy. I suggest not picking a spot and sitting all day unless there is a compelling reason to do so.
Best of luck on the hunt. Pretty country. I suggest doing some research on quartering the animal and even de-boning the quarters in the field. Assuming you shoot something, you'll then need to figure out how to get it back to your rig. That can be intimidating if you haven't done it before...
FYI. More to come.
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A quarter mile is excessive in my opinion. Especially for a shotgun. There is a lot of lost whitetail and turkey hunting because people are building right next to the boundaries of state lands. The restriction on national forest lands is 150 feet, and that sounds a lot more reasonable.
Can't he still hunt with a rifle in the general areas on the west side of the state, or does that permit limit him to archery hunting in those districts?
Randy. Just seeing this thread for the first time. I'm so sorry you have had to go through this.
It seems likely illegal that an agency would be giving away your personal information. At the very least, I'd contact the US Forest Service and complain. If you feel strongly enough, you could go a...