Posted this in the trapping forum but thought I may get faster response here.
Is it legal to dispatch a animal (with a firearm) after sunset and before sunrise?
Is it legal to dispatch a animal (with a firearm) after sunset and before sunrise?
Trapping?
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From the Manner and Means Proclamation 18-05:
SECTION IV. LEGAL HUNTING HOURS
(1) All big game and small game species (except bullfrogs, raccoons, opossums, migratory birds,
and the chasing of foxes and rabbits) daylight hours only (30 minutes before official sunrise and
until 30 minutes after official sunset) except turkey open only until official sunset.
(2) Hunting of bullfrogs, raccoons, opossums, the chasing of foxes and rabbits, and the trapping of
furbearers is permitted day or night unless restricted by Proclamation. No foxes or rabbits may
be shot while chasing/training at night.
(3) Hunting of migratory birds is to comply with federal regulations for migratory birds, unless
restricted by proclamation.
From Section (2) it looks like it might be OK. But, it doesn't spell it out. I'd give your regional office a call and go with what they tell you.
SECTION IV. LEGAL HUNTING HOURS
(1) All big game and small game species (except bullfrogs, raccoons, opossums, migratory birds,
and the chasing of foxes and rabbits) daylight hours only (30 minutes before official sunrise and
until 30 minutes after official sunset) except turkey open only until official sunset.
(2) Hunting of bullfrogs, raccoons, opossums, the chasing of foxes and rabbits, and the trapping of
furbearers is permitted day or night unless restricted by Proclamation. No foxes or rabbits may
be shot while chasing/training at night.
(3) Hunting of migratory birds is to comply with federal regulations for migratory birds, unless
restricted by proclamation.
From Section (2) it looks like it might be OK. But, it doesn't spell it out. I'd give your regional office a call and go with what they tell you.
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