Question

[cojay]

Any of you guys know the rules about taking somone along with you hunting and them not having a lisc? I want to go hog hunting with a friend this weekend but I don't have a lisc. I won't actually be doing any hunting just going along to learn how to hunt with dogs. I won't be armed with anything other then my camera. In CO you could be in the field with a lisc hunter as long as you are not carrying a weapon. I don't wanna get a ticket but I think its ridiclious to have to purchase an out of state lisc to just go and watch.

[kellyg]

Page 28 of the 2003-2004 TPWD Outdoor Annual

" A hunting license is required of any person, regardless of age, who hunts any animal or bird in this state, except alligators (an alligator hunting license is required) and furbearers (if the hunter possesses a trapper's license). "


Not hunting, no license required is my interpretation. Make sure not to even hold the weapon though! My luck, that'd be when the game warden showed up

[AlleninAlaska]

That' my interpatation of the law also. Can't imagine them photographers that tag along on the filming crews have a license for hunting. Earth First/PETA/Greanpeace type people are in the woods or fields and don't have a license but they are still watching the same animals you are.

[Bobcat]

I agree with Allen and Kelly. You can call TPWD at this number to put your mind at ease: 800-792-1112

Bob

[jdickey]

;)Make SURE your friend maintains possession of the weapon at ALL times. However, unless there is or has been some type of illegal activity that has or is there on a regular basis, you probably won't have to worry about an "official" investigation suddenly appearing!

[BobR]

I was out with a friend calling at night with a spotlight near Gillette,TX in 1992. Someone saw the spotlight and reported it to the game warden. I did not have a license or a gun. I was basically just showing a friend how to call and scan with a light. He had a shotgun.
I got a ticket for hunting without a license. We were on my friends property. I argued that I was not hunting and did not have a gun. I got a $60 fine anyway.
The game warden said that if we went into town and robbed a bank, and I sat out in the car, I would be just as guilty. My friend did not get a ticket, he was fine.
I would check the laws.
Bob

[Bobcat]

I just called TPWD. If you are not hunting and do not have a firearm, you do not need a license. I would make sure you buddy only has one weapon in his possesion just to avoid any problem.

Post those photos.......

Bob

[REM223PA]

any boddy can go as long as thay do not partisepate in any part of the hunt. ,

like pushing deer
any way thats the way it is in P.A

and i never been any place that is like texas you can do just about anything there when here you would be in big trubble.

and that wy i love that state

[toecatch]

You could always contact the Game warden for the area you're in and let him know. If you hunt at night, I would definately call him.

A few years ago, we went to Bridgeport to do some night calling. I called the game warden, and told him where we would be and would be spotlighting. He told me ," It's a good thing you called and told me, because if I got a call at 2:00 in the morning about shooting and had to drive out there to check it out, I would have found something to give you a ticket for."

[CoonDawg]

As far as the law reads no you don't need a license but, laws are written by people . So play it safe and contact the local game warden in the area and let them know what yall are planning on doing, ESPECIALLY IF ITS AT NIGHT.

[willketchum]

Best advice is to contact the warden in the county you are going to be hunting. In my county, if you participate in the hunt (running the light, helping load the animal, driving the vehicle) you need a license.

[cojay]

Thanks guys for the help. You guys rock when it comes to helping members out. It is going to be during the day and we will be on foot. How do I find the # for the gamewarden in the area? Its going to be near Lake Conroe on the Natl forest. Thank you again.

j

[Krustyklimber]

Well since we're telling how it is in our own state, here in Washington you are not hunting until you actually shoot an animal.

I can take my rifle and go for a walk any day of the year. I can shoot at targets in any area not closed to the use of the firearm, I am carrying, even without a hunting license at all.

I can even sit shotgun over my brother as he cleans his deer, protecting him from a bear or lion, without a hunting license. And if he really was under attack, I could shoot the attacking predator.

To shoot any animal at all, even varmints with no seasons or bag limits (like starlings, english sparrows, and coyotes) you must have a small game/basic license, any big game killed must be tagged with the appropriate tag before transporting it. And many furbearers must get a state seal, some within days of killing it (especially cats)

To purposely shoot over, or near any wild or stock animal is considered harrassment, and is a crime.

To participate in a deer drive without a hunting license is a case of splitting hairs... am I driving, or along for protection (in lion country hunting alone can be dangerous). As far as I know the law, they would have to prove my intent to drive deer to my partner.

I always err to the side of the law though, it's better to be safe, than in jail without the right to ever buy a license again.

I hope your friend enjoys his trip very much, I know I'd enjoy the heck outta just going along on a Texas (Tay Hoss) coyote hunt!

Krusty

[doorgunner]

Call the sheriffs office in the Texas County where you are planning on hunting. Tell the dispatcher that you want to speak to the Game Warden about a non-emergency matter (that's all they need to know). 99% of the Game Wardens in the state make public their home and/or cell phone numbers. If not, ask to have him call you back. When you make telephone contact, lay out your plan to accompany your buddy, and then follow whatever instructions that you get directly from the Game Warden that you will ultimately have to deal with. Contrary to a lot of people's beliefs, they are more often than not very friendly, and down-to-earth people, and will appreciate the call.

[BozoWise]

Krusty are law is similar in NM since you can carry in plain view as long as you are not in a federal building, school, liqur estab. etc.

But in the case of illegal hunting such as spotlighting, all people in presence will be charged.