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FrankenMauser · March 3, 2013, 02:52 PM

When I was younger, I was always told it was illegal for me (non-resident) to shoot on public property (other than a shooting range) in Idaho, without a hunting license.

To avoid any issues, we would simply jump the border into Utah or Wyoming.

I have never looked into that 'law' though. It may have just been a bunch of BS.

However...
Around here, it IS illegal to target shoot in some hunting areas, during big game seasons (and some other species). Licensed to hunt, or not, you aren't supposed to be popping off rounds for recreational purposes.

So, I would definitely dig a little deeper into CT law, before trying anything.

March 3, 2013, 02:52 PM	#8
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,424	When I was younger, I was always told it was illegal for me (non-resident) to shoot on public property (other than a shooting range) in Idaho, without a hunting license. To avoid any issues, we would simply jump the border into Utah or Wyoming. I have never looked into that 'law' though. It may have just been a bunch of BS. However... Around here, it IS illegal to target shoot in some hunting areas, during big game seasons (and some other species). Licensed to hunt, or not, you aren't supposed to be popping off rounds for recreational purposes. So, I would definitely dig a little deeper into CT law, before trying anything. __________________ Don't even try it. It's even worse than the internet would lead you to believe.