Question about Legal Weapons for Hogs on Public Land during Small Game Season

[Danny Leigh]

Not even for bobcat and fox?

For private or public land shotguns are limited to #2 shot or smaller for small game or furbearers.

 

[lampern]

For private or public land shotguns are limited to #2 shot or smaller for small game or furbearers.

I don't see any reason to prohibit buckshot for fox and bobcat or hogs.

 

[35 Whelen]

I'm almost certain that even possession of buck shot on a WMA is illegal. I can't remember where I read that though. I could be wrong if someone knows for sure please advise...

2017 - 2018 Hunting Regulations Major Changes

Some firearm and ammo changes: While it used to only be legal on dog-deer hunts, buckshot may now be used on WMAs when hunting appropriate species (such as deer or bear) and consistent with state law. Hunters may also use suppressed or silenced firearms on WMAs.

 

[Danny Leigh]

I don't see any reason to prohibit buckshot for fox and bobcat or hogs.

You would think that if centerfire rifles (on private land) were legal for bobcat and fox then buckshot would be allowed as well.

 

[lampern]

You would think that if centerfire rifles (on private land) were legal for bobcat and fox then buckshot would be allowed as well.

Exactly