Turkey Hunting and CO/Ranger

[230jhp 769]

They often hang out in the parking areas on pheasant stocked WMA's. They check licenses; pheasant stamps and shotgun magazine plugs.

It's ridiculous that they enforce the latter.  How often does a hunter get a third shot much less a fourth shot at a upland game bird or even a deer for that matter.  The law against a fourth or fifth shot should only apply waterfowl hunting.

[allmann 549]

Ive been stopped while walking back to the truck. They checked my license and plug, then asked where I was hunting. I explained where and she told me I was lying, then asked how I had so many permits for the zone, not sure what she was getting at. I have the utmost respect for LEOs, but the exchange was ridiculous. 

[Bucndoe 2,704]

This is hysterical. So many hurt heinies because the fees that everyone complains about is actually going towards those out there protecting the resources and catching the bad apples that make so many look bad.

Edited February 15, 2020 by Bucndoe

[Haskell_Hunter 6,093]

Yup, been stopped once while turkey hunting with a buddy.  Asked for licenses, check plugs, the usual.  Was a very professional and polite experience.

One of the COs told me I was hunting illegally.  I almost shit myself because I am incredibly careful about stuff like that.  With a smile on his face he told me I forgot to sign my license and let me sign it on the spot.  No biggie, he was busting my chops for something really insignificant.  Left me with a good story, though.

[Jcol6268 218]

One time a few years ago. Checked the usual. 

[G3 driver 14]

Never stopped in the field. I have been checked at the check station. They were sitting in the parking lot waiting for hunters to come in.

[gregtpal 527]

20 hours ago, Batsto said:

Has anyone ever been stopped by a CO/RANGER while Turkey hunting? If so, for what reason? 

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