Somebody told me while using my AR-15 to hunt deer in Texas, I must use a 5 round magazine....TRUE or FALSE???
Hunting & Fishing AR rifle rules in Texas??
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FALSE. In Texas the only magazine capacity restrictions are on migratory birds.
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/publications/annual/hunt/means/
FALSE. In Texas the only magazine capacity restrictions are on migratory birds.
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/publications/annual/hunt/means/
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: THUNDERBOLT68</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Gosh I love Texas!!!!!! </div></div>
"Come and take it!"
Someone over here in Louisiana mentioned that to me recently and I laughed and said that I never heard of that. I always carry a 20 rounder with a 30 in my back pocket. Just in case I see a pack of hogs or more than 20 180+ bucks at the same time. JC
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: THUNDERBOLT68</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Gosh I love Texas!!!!!! </div></div>
"Come and take it!"
Someone over here in Louisiana mentioned that to me recently and I laughed and said that I never heard of that. I always carry a 20 rounder with a 30 in my back pocket. Just in case I see a pack of hogs or more than 20 180+ bucks at the same time. JC
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My only question is why you would "need" more than five rounds?
Unless of course there were six deer!
Happy Thanksgiving!
My only question is why you would "need" more than five rounds?
Unless of course there were six deer!
Happy Thanksgiving!
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Carnivore</div><div class="ubbcode-body">My only question is why you would "need" more than five rounds?
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Why would a shooter bother with finding and purchasing a 5 rounder when its no required?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Carnivore</div><div class="ubbcode-body">My only question is why you would "need" more than five rounds?
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Why would a shooter bother with finding and purchasing a 5 rounder when its no required?
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Badd Kharma</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I do not believe that varmints are considered a game animal </div></div>
You are correct, varmints are not "game" animals in Texas. Suppressors are allowed along with night vision.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Badd Kharma</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I do not believe that varmints are considered a game animal </div></div>
You are correct, varmints are not "game" animals in Texas. Suppressors are allowed along with night vision.
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"My only question is why you would "need" more than five rounds?"
hunting hogs...
"My only question is why you would "need" more than five rounds?"
hunting hogs...
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ZOMBIE101</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Does that count for Varmints too? </div></div>
Got a reply from TPWD awhile back.
From Texas Administrative Code, which contains the proclamations adopted by the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Commission:
§65.11. Lawful Means.
It is unlawful to hunt any of the wildlife resources of this state except by the means authorized by this section and as provided in §65.19 of this title (relating to Hunting Deer with Dogs).
(1) Firearms.
(A) It is lawful to hunt alligators, game animals, and game birds with any legal firearm, including muzzleloading weapons, except as specifically restricted in this section.
(B) Special muzzleloader-only deer seasons are restricted to muzzleloading firearms only.
(C) It is unlawful to use rimfire ammunition to hunt alligator, deer, antelope, or desert bighorn sheep.
(D) It is unlawful to hunt alligators, game animals or game birds with a fully automatic firearm or any firearm equipped with a silencer or sound-suppressing device.
Hogs are treated as exotics, and predators (coyotes, mountain lions) are classified as non-game. As long as you are in legal possession of the suppressed firearm, then it is legal to hunt hogs and coyotes with that suppressed firearm. You will need to have your BATFE “stamp” on you, as well as proof of hunter education certification, if applicable. Lastly, you must have landowner permission to be hunting on the property.
Scott Vaca
Assistant Chief of Wildlife Enforcement
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ZOMBIE101</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Does that count for Varmints too? </div></div>
Got a reply from TPWD awhile back.
From Texas Administrative Code, which contains the proclamations adopted by the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Commission:
§65.11. Lawful Means.
It is unlawful to hunt any of the wildlife resources of this state except by the means authorized by this section and as provided in §65.19 of this title (relating to Hunting Deer with Dogs).
(1) Firearms.
(A) It is lawful to hunt alligators, game animals, and game birds with any legal firearm, including muzzleloading weapons, except as specifically restricted in this section.
(B) Special muzzleloader-only deer seasons are restricted to muzzleloading firearms only.
(C) It is unlawful to use rimfire ammunition to hunt alligator, deer, antelope, or desert bighorn sheep.
(D) It is unlawful to hunt alligators, game animals or game birds with a fully automatic firearm or any firearm equipped with a silencer or sound-suppressing device.
Hogs are treated as exotics, and predators (coyotes, mountain lions) are classified as non-game. As long as you are in legal possession of the suppressed firearm, then it is legal to hunt hogs and coyotes with that suppressed firearm. You will need to have your BATFE “stamp” on you, as well as proof of hunter education certification, if applicable. Lastly, you must have landowner permission to be hunting on the property.
Scott Vaca
Assistant Chief of Wildlife Enforcement
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ZOMBIE101</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Does that count for Varmints too? </div></div>
Nah, you can hunt varmints with any legal weapon. I don't see the problem with using a suppressor for game animals anyway not like it makes it easier to kill 'em.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ZOMBIE101</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Does that count for Varmints too? </div></div>
Nah, you can hunt varmints with any legal weapon. I don't see the problem with using a suppressor for game animals anyway not like it makes it easier to kill 'em.
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My only question is why you would "need" more than five rounds?
Poor shot maybe?
My only question is why you would "need" more than five rounds?
Poor shot maybe?
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: stacyp</div><div class="ubbcode-body">My only question is why you would "need" more than five rounds?
Poor shot maybe? </div></div>
By Laredo, four and two legged Coyotes.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: stacyp</div><div class="ubbcode-body">My only question is why you would "need" more than five rounds?
Poor shot maybe? </div></div>
By Laredo, four and two legged Coyotes.
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This is very simple question. HOGS!!!!!!!!!! I have Seen A guy Empty a 30 Round Clip at for group of hogs. Body count 8 dead.
stacyp you are here in texas have you never gone hog hinting in south tx.
This is very simple question. HOGS!!!!!!!!!! I have Seen A guy Empty a 30 Round Clip at for group of hogs. Body count 8 dead.
stacyp you are here in texas have you never gone hog hinting in south tx.
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As for not using 22 on alligators I think there are about 90% of people hunting gator do not know this rule.
As for not using 22 on alligators I think there are about 90% of people hunting gator do not know this rule.
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Yes, Thunderbolt, my family's place is in east Tx and we have a lot of hogs. Shoulder mount hanging on the wall back home of 640 lb boar. We always hunt with dogs and trapped hogs. Never used AR type rifle to hunt them. My old man carried a mini 14 with 20 rd mags for hogs and coyotes. East Texas has so much dense woods, the hogs don't come out in big openings much so you don't have much chance of multiple shots. Lot of people trap hogs on ranchers land and transport them to their hunting land. Helps the rancher and keeps hogs for the hunter. I haven't been to south Tx hunting, but I'd like to go.
Yes, Thunderbolt, my family's place is in east Tx and we have a lot of hogs. Shoulder mount hanging on the wall back home of 640 lb boar. We always hunt with dogs and trapped hogs. Never used AR type rifle to hunt them. My old man carried a mini 14 with 20 rd mags for hogs and coyotes. East Texas has so much dense woods, the hogs don't come out in big openings much so you don't have much chance of multiple shots. Lot of people trap hogs on ranchers land and transport them to their hunting land. Helps the rancher and keeps hogs for the hunter. I haven't been to south Tx hunting, but I'd like to go.
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