Is it currently bow season for anything?

[rob]

Really stupid question here, but I don't hunt so I don't follow this...

Is it currently bow season for anything?

My neighbor is concerned because she just saw some guy get out of his car in camo w/ bow and walk into the woods next to her house. There is some private property back there, but we've never seen anyone go into hunt there before.

Thanks!
Rob.

 

[iH8DemLibz]

If it's her property, call the police.

If he's 150.1 yards from her house, none of her business.

If she thinks he is poaching other people's property, contact the other property owner.

Tell her not to confront him herself.


In the Hereford area, we still have idiots who drive around looking to kill deer with guns on other folks property and then run off with the deer real quick.

She is getting off easy with a bow hunter.

 

[Pstango]

It is still bow season... As long as he has permission to hunt on private property, he's perfectly legal.

Edit: btw this iteration of archery season lasts until November 28 and starts back up December 15th. Check out DNR's webpage for more information.

 

[Klunatic]

It's 50 yards now in Montgomery county.

 

[rob]

Thanks for the info.

 

[fscwi]

You can still hunt with a bow from Nov. 29 - Dec. 14, but you must use your firearms tag on any deer you shoot.

It is still bow season... As long as he has permission to hunt on private property, he's perfectly legal.

Edit: btw this iteration of archery season lasts until November 28 and starts back up December 15th. Check out DNR's webpage for more information.

 

[danb]

Bow season is from early Sept to January.

The deer he kills will be better on the grill than the grille (as in, of her car).

As long as its private property, and he's obeying the other laws, no need to be concerned. Hunting accidents are falls from tree stands and hypothermia, not accidentally shooting things.

People do poach however.

 

[Derwood]

You can hunt with a bow during the firearms season.

 

[Sticky]

It is bow season, pretty much all through the end of Jan, you can hunt with a bow, but.... you do need WRITTEN permission (on your person when hunting(and ID)) to hunt private land that is not owned by you, so it's simple to stop and ask to see their permission slip. If they don't have one in writing, call the DNR police.

 

[rob]

I told my neighbor not to sweat it, but I think she called DNR anyway.

If I hear the outcome, I'll post.

Thanks!

 

[iH8DemLibz]

Yes! They need written permission from the land owner.

Keep this in mind. No hunter wants someone walking up to them and asking questions.

Especially if they are engaged in legal hunting activities.

Again, if she is concerned, she should contact the property owner. Don't approach the hunter.

Starting to sound like she has a problem with hunters and not the legality of the hunt.

 

[HokieKev]

It is still bow season... As long as he has permission to hunt on private property, he's perfectly legal.

Edit: btw this iteration of archery season lasts until November 28 and starts back up December 15th. Check out DNR's webpage for more information.

Just curious - you can also hunt with a bow during Firearms season too, right?

I ask because some locations (such as parks in PG county are bow only) - but I am assuming you can continue to hunt them with a bow even in firearms season.

 

[SRD]

Just curious - you can also hunt with a bow during Firearms season too, right?

I ask because some locations (such as parks in PG county are bow only) - but I am assuming you can continue to hunt them with a bow even in firearms season.

Yes,but you have to wear blaze orange.

 

[c-03003]

Yes! They need written permission from the land owner.

Keep this in mind. No hunter wants someone walking up to them and asking questions.

Especially if they are engaged in legal hunting activities.

Again, if she is concerned, she should contact the property owner. Don't approach the hunter.

Starting to sound like she has a problem with hunters and not the legality of the hunt.

It is actually illegal to interfere with someone legally hunting. Best to call DNR to deal with it given the circumstances.

 

[K-Romulus]

It's 50 yards now in Montgomery county.

Really? I thought that bill died this year? I'll have to look into this . . That is good news!


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[fabsroman]

I am surprised that somebody in Mount Airy is having an issue with seeing somebody else walk into the woods with a bow. I used to think of Mount Airy as the country. Heck, used to think of Howard County as the country. Looks like I might of had it wrong, or maybe I am biased by my memories from 30 years ago. Heck, Mount Airy has a Starbucks now, which means it cannot be that much "country" anymore.