Author Topic: Illegal?? it is in Georgia (Read 1465 times)

BUGEYE · « **on:** September 17, 2007, 08:01:30 AM »

I just watched the opening of an episode of Babe Winklemans outdoor secrets and he proceded to shoot a buck that was crossing a body of water. that would be a big fine here in Georgia.
how about other states? is it legal anywhere?

R.W.Dale · « **Reply #1 on:** September 17, 2007, 08:37:54 AM »

NOT HERE

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unlawful to take or attempt to take deer swimming in water

Arkansas game and fish commission

Graybeard · « **Reply #2 on:** September 17, 2007, 08:57:10 AM »

Illegal in Bama.

Land_Owner · « **Reply #3 on:** September 17, 2007, 10:01:16 AM »

Illegal in FL:

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Taking spotted fawn deer or swimming deer

beemanbeme · « **Reply #4 on:** September 17, 2007, 02:05:56 PM »

Was the deer wading or swimming? 'Course that could open up a whole can of worms because some goober would swear "well, I THOUGHT he was wading."

SDS-GEN · « **Reply #5 on:** September 17, 2007, 03:08:04 PM »

Illegal in Illinois.

BUGEYE · « **Reply #6 on:** September 18, 2007, 01:58:56 AM »

the buck was running in water about knee deep. the law here just says in the water.

dcewolf · « **Reply #7 on:** September 18, 2007, 04:38:58 AM »

regulation in VA, it is illegal to:

Shoot a rifle or pistol at wild birds or animals on or over the public inland waters of the state.

handi243 · « **Reply #8 on:** September 18, 2007, 05:23:33 AM »

If i remember right in NC the water level has to be below the knee.

Ranger J · « **Reply #9 on:** September 18, 2007, 07:46:14 AM »

Illegal to shoot deer in the water or across the water in Missouri.

RJ

John020769 · « **Reply #10 on:** September 18, 2007, 08:20:16 AM »

Illegal in Mi.

jneilson · « **Reply #11 on:** September 23, 2007, 05:32:56 AM »

I copied this strait from the 2007-2008 Georgia Hunting Regulations:

Lakes, Streams & Ponds: It is unlawful
to take a deer by any means while it is in a
lake, stream, or pond.

jhm · « **Reply #12 on:** September 23, 2007, 05:46:08 AM »

Maybe the deer was wearing BOOTS, I had to put that in. JIM

rickyp · « **Reply #13 on:** September 23, 2007, 09:24:00 AM »

From Maryland's DNR web page

"Deer in Water
Deer may not be hunted while they are swimming or taking refuge in water."

so in MD it is not legal

Prophet · « **Reply #14 on:** September 26, 2007, 06:55:17 AM »

Alabama's hunting regulations for 07-08 " It is illegal to take a deer, whether dead or alive from the waters of this State" page 27 #4

Beers · « **Reply #15 on:** September 29, 2007, 05:20:41 AM »

Illegal here in WV.

I'd not want to drag a soggy deer carcass out of the creek anyway. Damn things are hard enough to drag w/o being soakin' wet and muddy.

Swampman · « **Reply #16 on:** September 29, 2007, 05:39:08 AM »

Quote from: Prophet on September 26, 2007, 06:55:17 AM

Alabama's hunting regulations for 07-08 " It is illegal to take a deer, whether dead or alive from the waters of this State" page 27 #4

If I shoot a buck and it runs into the water, I can't go after it???

jcn59 · « **Reply #17 on:** September 29, 2007, 06:33:37 AM »

What if the water is frozen & the deer is "on" the water, and what if the deer is on land and the hunter is "in" the water? Is it legal then??

Land_Owner · « **Reply #18 on:** September 29, 2007, 04:06:13 PM »

Gonna be difficult, at best, to find "frozen water" in Georgia. The intent I believe is clear.

As for floating/wading down a stream and taking deer on the land, that is another subject. Probably legal, but the regulations better be checked first to be sure...wherever you are. There are some curves in the regs that MUST be complied with or you are illegal. Period.

No since taking any deer and later finding that it was taken illegally. Makes the whole experience one that would best be avoided when what you really want is to tell everyone. Braggin' rights are great when everything is done right. No sense skirting the regs.

jcn59 · « **Reply #19 on:** September 29, 2007, 04:27:37 PM »

Right! It's hard to take pride in one's accomplishments when you cheat.