Frogman trying to stay out of the recliner!

[pitw]

Kinda/sorta a pointless law around this spot.

[FinsnFur]

Barry, I thought you lived in Canada
Those pics kinda look like Jupiter 

[pitw]

Those pics kinda look like Jupiter 

When were you there :shck:

[msmith]

Woodchucks can only be hunted in open fields right now also. Near as I can tell, after much inquiry, this law goes back to when there was only small game to hunt, ie. squirrels, rabbits, coon, etc.. WV has always been paranoid about poaching, hence the reason for the open field law, no crossbow law, as well as a few others. I too asked a DNR officer what constitued a field. 100 acres, 10 acres, 1 acre, a log landing, pasture with a smattering of trees, no trees? He said it was pretty much the descretion of the officer.  He said, as far as he was concerned, he was to uphold the law but would minister a little common sense. If he caught you in the woods with a shotgun or rifle, ya better have some critter calls on you and be wearing camo, otherwise ya git a ticket. Personally, I ain't takin' no chances as he just may forget our conversation or have been setting me up.

Now, on my own property, I tote an AR everytime I have the fourwheeler out and half the time I am walking.

[HaMeR]

Sorry fellas. Since I'm from Ohio I found this odd & was just wondering. I didn't mean to start anything negative on your thread Jim. 

[Frogman]

No problem Glen.  It's a good thing that Al is keeping me straight on this stuff.  I guess lots of states have some regulations that are frustrating to hunters. 

I still had a great time and look forward to getting out again some this week!  Maybe you and Bill and I could hook up for a few stands near Beverly??  Some really nice looking coyote hunting areas there!!

Jim

[HaMeR]

Turkey season starts in two weeks & my free time right now is scouting them.