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May 5, 2013, 02:20 PM | #1 |
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List of states that allow 223 for deer
Given the debate about EBRs, I was wondering about state restrictions on using 223 for hunting. Google gave me pages of discussion but not a comprehensive list.
Might have missed it. Anyone know of such? Thanks Glenn
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List of states that allow 223 for deer
Don't know of a list but NY is "center fire", no caliber restriction.
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MN is center fire and at least .220 for deer.
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Never saw a comprehensive list of states where deer hunting with a .223 is legal.
In OK the .223 is legal for deer and elk. The bullet must weigh at least 55 grains. |
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If I am reading right NC has no rifle restrictions for centerfire or rimfire, so what ever you feel like using. Well almost no restrictions, no full auto. Local laws may vary. http://www.ncwildlife.org/Portals/0/...egulations.pdf
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I believe Idaho does, I glanced at the regs but I only saw no rimfires.
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Here is a pretty good list, but my info is from 2008 so some of it might be dated. I bookmarked this list several years ago.
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223 is legal for deer hunting in PA but not from a semi-auto firearm.
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.223 is legal is SC, but post #8 incorrectly lists all centerfire rifles are legal. In SC bullet diameter must be .220 or larger.
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Wyoming changed it's laws this year, a 223 is now legal for deer and antelope, but the bullet has to be 60 gr or heavier.
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I saw a list about a year ago. I believe the same list Taylorce1 posted. At that time there were 6 states I believe that were shotgun only and did not allow any rifles. There were 6 others that allowed rifles, but not 223. Since then I know Wyoming has changed their laws and I believe one more state. That gets the number to either 4 or 5 that allow rifles, but not 223. Ten or 11 total.
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No change here in Oregon, you can still hunt black tail deer with a .22 Hornet but no one in their right mind does...
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Georgia is .22 centerfire and up for deer and such. So .223 is a go.
Varmits can be taken with rimfire or the .204 Ruger and such.
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+1 for Vanya. I agree with his comment. But I would have preferred our MN DNR have left the minimum legal rifle caliber set at the previous 2000 listing. Instead of there current policy/Law.
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The only firearm restriction in FL is for BP - .40 or larger; otherwise any centerfire, bow, crossbow, etc - but no full auto, suppressed
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Since you've asked. taylorce1 posted for refference only. But still an out-dated list. (2008 as stated at the very top of his page.) Yanya on the other hand his info is the most recent to date. (Probably 2012.) Now to answer your question. Prior to 2000. The minimum caliber for big game hunting in MN was any caliber above 223 with needing an overall lengh of 1-1/2 or 1-3/4" not to sure on the overall length measurement. But I'm close. Keep in mind a Medium size doe here can weigh 140 plus and a medinum size 6 point weighs near 170 plus in live weight. 8-10 points are well over 200 usually. As I recall years ago just North of where I hunt 25-30 mi. Some lucky hunter shot a white tail buck the tipped the scales at two weight in locations 405 live weight.
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Just to confirm, Kentucky is still center fire.
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Its legal on private land in Ms. National forest is 243.
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Does Illinois have any firearm restriction for coyote hunting? I ask as I was told that it doesn't.
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Current Minnesota minimum cartridge rules for deer - it has to be at least .220 caliber and center fire ignition and that is it ! In other words , my .22 Hornet rifle is legal but I intend to stay with my 45-70 , 30-30 , and .243 rifles for deer !
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Georgia is any center-fire .22 caliber or larger with no restriction on case size, technically .22 hornet is legal to hunt with. I believe there is some constraint on the bullet having to be expansive but a .223 would be deer legal here in georgia.
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Maybe we could post the relevant regulation with it instead of call outs? Hunting regulations change every year. Quote:
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In OK you can use .223 but it must weigh 55gr or more. OAL of atleast 1 1/2 inces and all .22 cal firearms must not be caple of holding more than 7 rounds of ammo. Must also be of either soft point or hollow point ammo.
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