Bringing an adult non hunter observer on a hunt?
Can someone clarify the law around bringing a non licenced observer on a trip into the woods? In my case, my father has expressed interest in joining this weekend as I try fill my deer tag (as unlikely as that is going to be given the weather). He is an acomplished outdoorsman but never a hunter. As I understand it, he can come with me as long as he doesn't actively participate in the kill, he cannot carry a firearm (he's not liceneced for that either) but he can help me transport and field dress etc...
Is that correct? Any advice in case we run into a CO?
thanks
Re: Bringing an adult non hunter observer on a hunt?
As long as he's not hunting you are good to go. This has been asked before and I believe the general consensus was he can drive the truck, glass the slash, even help you carry your game out but he cannot do the deed. If you hang a camera around his neck and he says he's taking pictures to document the hunt you'll be just fine.
This is as I see it, not legalese.
Re: Bringing an adult non hunter observer on a hunt?
Look up the definition of "hunting" in the regs.
If he is going to refrain from any of the activities listed, then he will not be "hunting" and therefore cannot be charged.
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Philcott
As long as he's not hunting you are good to go. This has been asked before and I believe the general consensus was he can drive the truck, glass the slash, even help you carry your game out but he cannot do the deed. If you hang a camera around his neck and he says he's taking pictures to document the hunt you'll be just fine.
This is as I see it, not legalese.
As per the definition of hunting in the regs "glassing the slash" is considered hunting. Not so sure how sticky the COs are on this though.
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Originally Posted by
hare_assassin
As per the definition of hunting in the regs "glassing the slash" is considered hunting. Not so sure how sticky the COs are on this though.
This is only true if he was carrying a weapon. If there is only one gun in the truck then you guys will be fine.
BHB
Re: Bringing an adult non hunter observer on a hunt?
Thanks guys...and\or gals.
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Originally Posted by
hare_assassin
As per the definition of hunting in the regs "glassing the slash" is considered hunting. Not so sure how sticky the COs are on this though.
You have to be doing it with the intent to capture or kill. If you aren't pulling the trigger you can look at all the animals you want
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As per the definition of hunting in the regs "glassing the slash" is considered hunting. Not so sure how sticky the COs are on this though.
They would have a difficult time making those charges stick, especially if he had no hunting weapons on him. A dude out for a hike is allowed to direct his binos where he wants, unless he happens to be hiking by a sorority house during their lingerie, pillow, tickle fight night.
Re: Bringing an adult non hunter observer on a hunt?
Crap, that was totally our plan.
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brian
They would have a difficult time making those charges stick, especially if he had no hunting weapons on him. A dude out for a hike is allowed to direct his binos where he wants, unless he happens to be hiking by a sorority house during their lingerie, pillow, tickle fight night.