El_Matador
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How does everyone feel about "minor" infractions while hunting or fishing? I don't mean mistakes that we all make, but knowingly breaking the law. Examples might include:
Keeping a fish that's 1/8" under the slot
Shooting ducks 5 minutes before legal shooting light
Killing a deer that's just across the fence onto private property
Using a call/scent/product or accessory that's prohibited
I'm sure there are a million of these, but at what point does it change from an infraction to poaching? A bow with a 39 lb draw weight is an illegal weapon on the archery hunt, and so is a 30-06. Everyone would agree that using an '06 during archery season is poaching, but what about the other illegal weapon? I am one that obeys the law to the letter but there are a lot of people around that try to justify infractions these days. Just wanted to hear some thoughts on the matter - fire away.
Keeping a fish that's 1/8" under the slot
Shooting ducks 5 minutes before legal shooting light
Killing a deer that's just across the fence onto private property
Using a call/scent/product or accessory that's prohibited
I'm sure there are a million of these, but at what point does it change from an infraction to poaching? A bow with a 39 lb draw weight is an illegal weapon on the archery hunt, and so is a 30-06. Everyone would agree that using an '06 during archery season is poaching, but what about the other illegal weapon? I am one that obeys the law to the letter but there are a lot of people around that try to justify infractions these days. Just wanted to hear some thoughts on the matter - fire away.