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Post by greghopper on Oct 11, 2017 16:50:53 GMT -5
Important corrections to Indiana Hunting & Trapping Guide
Indiana deer and waterfowl hunters need to be aware of two important changes in the print version of the 2017-2018 Hunting & Trapping Guide.
Due to recent legislation passed this year by the Indiana General Assembly, hunters can no longer use rifles when hunting deer on public land. “Public land” includes both state and federal property. Before the change, the use of rifles on public land had been legal.
It remains legal to use a muzzleloader, shotgun or handgun when hunting deer on public land in accordance with deer hunting regulations.
The waterfowl correction is that the daily bag limit for black ducks is two. The printed Hunting and Trapping Guide mistakenly states the bag limit as one.
The online Indiana Hunting & Trapping Guide has been updated with these corrections. You can view the updated guide at wildlife.IN.gov/2343.htm
For more information on rifle requirements for deer hunting on private land, visit wildlife.IN.gov/7389.htm and click on “Equipment.”
For up to date information on waterfowl seasons, visit: wildlife.IN.gov/3569.htm
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Post by greghopper on Oct 11, 2017 17:01:51 GMT -5
Looks like they forgot the 10 round limit for all rifles on private land also... need a update to the update lol
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Post by Woody Williams on Oct 11, 2017 17:04:14 GMT -5
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Post by jjas on Oct 11, 2017 17:08:14 GMT -5
Let's hope all this is corrected by NEXT SEASON....(including the sunset clause that pcrs have been put under by this snafu)...
I wonder how much lower the firearms harvest will be this year?
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Post by firstwd on Oct 11, 2017 17:09:15 GMT -5
Let's hope all this is corrected by NEXT SEASON.... I wonder how much lower the firearms harvest will be this year? Not much |
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Post by jjas on Oct 11, 2017 17:15:33 GMT -5
Let's hope all this is corrected by NEXT SEASON.... I wonder how much lower the firearms harvest will be this year? Not much It'll be interesting to see how it all shakes out... I'm glad I'm on private ground. |
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Post by MuzzleLoader on Oct 11, 2017 17:26:43 GMT -5
Will they check every hunters firearm before they enter public land?
Can’t foresee this as enforceable. Who is going to correct every hunting guide at Walmart? Not everyone has internet.
Just curious?
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Post by jjas on Oct 11, 2017 17:37:20 GMT -5
Will they check every hunters firearm before they enter public land? Can’t foresee this as enforceable. Who is going to correct every hunting guide at Walmart? Not everyone has internet. Just curious? I'm sure there are going to be a lot of hunters who haven't got a clue that this has happened. |
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Post by beermaker on Oct 11, 2017 18:14:40 GMT -5
I wonder how many people, like myself, sold their slug gun? I had an Ithaca with a fixed slug barrel. Useless for anything other than deer hunting. I traded it for my .44 Marlin the first year it was legal.
Personally, I'd roll the dice if still hunting on public land. Just my opinion based upon a recent conversation with a CO.
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Post by greghopper on Oct 11, 2017 18:19:55 GMT -5
I wonder how many people, like myself, sold their slug gun? I had an Ithaca with a fixed slug barrel. Useless for anything other than deer hunting. I traded it for my .44 Marlin the first year it was legal. Personally, I'd roll the dice if still hunting on public land. Just my opinion based upon a recent conversation with a CO. So you would KNOWINGLY BRAKE a game law?  Wow! |
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Post by beermaker on Oct 11, 2017 18:41:23 GMT -5
I wonder how many people, like myself, sold their slug gun? I had an Ithaca with a fixed slug barrel. Useless for anything other than deer hunting. I traded it for my .44 Marlin the first year it was legal. Personally, I'd roll the dice if still hunting on public land. Just my opinion based upon a recent conversation with a CO. So you would KNOWINGLY BRAKE a game law? Wow! Yes, in this instance, I would. Please refer to the last sentence of my post. I'd also keep a copy of the 2017-2018 Indiana Hunting & Trapping Guide in my pack. |
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Post by arlowe13 on Oct 11, 2017 18:49:13 GMT -5
They've already updated the hunting guide.  |
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Post by greghopper on Oct 11, 2017 18:54:44 GMT -5
They've already updated the hunting guide. Where is the 10 round limit on all rifles? |
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Post by arlowe13 on Oct 11, 2017 18:56:50 GMT -5
It was on the next page...  |
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Post by jackryan on Oct 11, 2017 18:58:03 GMT -5
Will they check every hunters firearm before they enter public land? Can’t foresee this as enforceable. Who is going to correct every hunting guide at Walmart? Not everyone has internet. Just curious? Who ever was doing it last year, when you could use a 30-06 on private land but not on public land. Same guy. |
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Post by greghopper on Oct 11, 2017 19:08:14 GMT -5
Will they check every hunters firearm before they enter public land? Can’t foresee this as enforceable. Who is going to correct every hunting guide at Walmart? Not everyone has internet. Just curious? Who ever was doing it last year, when you could use a 30-06 on private land but not on public land. Same guy. Bingo....exactly my thoughts also! |
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Post by js2397 on Oct 11, 2017 20:00:07 GMT -5
I just sent this message to my state representative and senator:
I just saw that the DNR was given guidance on a change in hunting law. A law passed this year, HB 1415, allows certain to be used to deer hunt on private land. Unintentionally it made certain firearms illegal for use on public land. I would like to see if there is anything you can do to make an emergency provision to continue to allow those firearms this season until the law can be amended. The hunting guide has incorrect information and many hunters are going to unknowingly break the law. Please let me know if you are able to do anything to work through this matter before deer firearms season opens on November 18th.
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Wow!
