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Post by seindhunter on Jan 4, 2008 19:29:35 GMT -5
Is it legal to step up on the bank without permission, or is permission needed to step on land?
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Post by uglyduckling on Jan 4, 2008 20:00:40 GMT -5
It depends where you step on the bank. You're best bet is to contact a c.o. in you're area and discuss it with him. Kevin
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Post by pigeonflier on Jan 4, 2008 20:11:38 GMT -5
My best advice is keep yer feet WET!!
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Post by ispfowler on Jan 4, 2008 22:09:38 GMT -5
My understanding is if the water is at its normal stage (right up to the vegetation line) and you step past that vegetation line then your are illegal (pending no permission). If the water is down from its normal stage then you could stand on ground up to the vegetation line (meaning any type of non-water vegetation, trees, shrubs, brush, etc). Hope this helps. Pigeon is right, it is best to error on the side of caution and keep your feet wet.
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Post by turkeyscout on Jan 5, 2008 8:11:33 GMT -5
hey guys, i'm not into waterfowling , but i smallmouth fish a lot, one thing to consider is the river considered "NAVITABLE OR NON- NAVITABLE RIVER".there is a different set of rules and regulations on both. just my two cents.........turkey scout
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Post by indianagooseman on Jan 5, 2008 12:41:10 GMT -5
Also keep in mind any municipal ordinances through which that river may run. Although you might be on a river you might also be inside city or other municipal limits that prohibit the discharge or mere possession of firearms.
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Post by 10point on Jan 5, 2008 13:31:27 GMT -5
A CO here told me I would be fine if I used my boat to get a spot and hunted from the bank if I stayed below the normal high water mark which he defind as where vegetation started to grow. This was on the Wabash. Of course it seems like every season since I have had a boat the water is pretty high and I haven't had the boat out waterfowl hunting yet.
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