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Ratus · 11-22-2007, 12:59 PM

Having never been duck hunting and getting an invite to go to TX for a duck hunt.

Is it legal to shoot ata duck on thewater?

Sorry if this is a stupid question but I cant find any info about it.

Firefighter194 · 11-22-2007, 04:41 PM

NO..... It is not legal to shoot a duck on water. You either wait for them to get up / fly in. Or if your really itchy to shoot, make some noise and spook them to fly...... But, dont shoot um' on the water. Thats a n0 - n0!!!

Colorado Luckydog · 11-22-2007, 05:18 PM

It's perfectly legal to shoot a duck on the water...It's a question of ethics. Some people will, some people won't. Some people say they won't and still do! But, it's not against the regs.

Firefighter194 · 11-23-2007, 12:32 PM

Hmmm, Ratus you might want to call up your states DNR, Wildlife managment or who ever regulates hunting in your state. Because, unless the regs changed within the last few years I know of at least one state where you could not shoot em' on the water..... Better be safe about it and call or look in your states rulle book before you go out!!!!

Colorado Luckydog · 11-23-2007, 01:45 PM

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ORIGINAL: Firefighter194

Hmmm, Ratus you might want to call up your states DNR, Wildlife managment or who ever regulates hunting in your state. Because, unless the regs changed within the last few years I know of at least one state where you could not shoot em' on the water..... Better be safe about it and call or look in your states rulle book before you go out!!!!

It's legal in Colorado!

DanM3029 · 11-23-2007, 04:47 PM

It's legal in NY. It's been done before. Always prefer to shoot them on the wing, but we have definately taken birds on the water, especially cripples.

Adirondack Hunter · 11-24-2007, 10:00 AM

i know its a terrible feeling, ive stood around lookin like a moron tryin to get ducks to flush, its legal to shoot em in the water, i jsut wont because its too easy.

Firefighter194 · 11-24-2007, 01:22 PM

Hmmm, looks like I was lied to since I was taught to duck hunt....... I was always told it was illegal, so never actually looked if it was or not. Guess it was my uncle's way of teaching me to be a "good sport". Never taken a bird on the water and never will......

*I was still lied to though*

bowfisherman · 11-26-2007, 09:16 AM

I will shoot divers on the water if they swim in and the water is deep but never puddlers. Its just way more fun to pop them up.