ORIGINAL: Talondale
I think the idea of shooting a helpless deer that is swimming creates a negative public image and therefore the law disallows hunting deer from a boat. Besides it gives the hunter an "unfair advantage" over deer on land since it provides a silent approach.
It's illegal to shoot at an animal taking refuge in water in PA.
I was talking about drifting and shooting onto land. "Unfair advantage"? What about treestands, pop up blinds, shooting houses etc?