Is it legal to deer hunt with .223 in AL?

I know some people don't think it is the ideal cartridge, but is it legal in AL?

I have read through the regs and cannot find where caliber is specified.

Yes

Any centerfire is legal. You can use a 17 remington if you want

The book I have says under deer "Rifles using centerfire, mushrooming ammunition",

I appreciate it.

Alabama Regulations 2011-2012
page 27





For WMAs, there are differenct restrictions:

page 85



Any other place you hunt may have more special rules. Don't take it for granted that all of them are included above.

For example:

Forever Wild Tracts with hunting:

(emphasis added)

Always check for special rules in special circumstances.

If I hunt with a rifle. I hunt with a 22-250. My buddy hunts with his AR and it is perfectly legal. If it is an AR that you hunt with just dont hunt with a 30 round mag. 5 is all you can have.

Why do you say that 5 rounds all you can use?

I posted the regulations above for reference. I am missing something?

Show us the specific restriction or prohibition about hunting with a 30-round magazine for deer.

he already did, in a WMA........but you ain't talking to me ennyway

private land no restriction.....

sick em Clem.....

why wern't you at Tannehill???

troy

Right, WMA. Not on private land, though.

Got there late on Saturday. Hope to make the next one.

yes

Shouldn't be.

Hmmm.... kinda unfair to the deer. I guess it's ok if you're really skilled and don't push the cal's expectations of what that round will do. If I had a say-so, I wouldn't let anyone use that small of a cal to hunt deer nor do head shots. That's just me but it's not that big a deal.

Shot from a 22-250. Not unfair if you actually know how to shoot...

49er and clem

I put an email into the state. I will post their reply. I have been told that it is illegal but that could be wrong well know for sure soon as I get the email.

BTW 49er what do you do for a living ?

I'll save ya the wait...a 30rd mag loaded up is legal everywhere except a WMA......period, end of discussion.

troy

SMB44, yes, shot placement is key and I'm glad you're skilled. However, if you miss forward and hit bone, that 40-60 gr bullet will not be able to compete with a heavier weighted bullet, and that's what my point is.

It's not a big deal nor a passionate subject for me. I'm sure you're skilled and pick your shots and stay away from bone. Nice shot!

I should have said that it is kinda unfair to the deer in unskilled hands.

is that the exit??
what load were you using?

Pressure waves in the body liquids created by a supersonic bullet wound can cause detrimental effects on cerebral functions and even break bones without touching them.

There was an interesting story in one of P.O. Ackley's books where he showed up at a burro cull where the other sharpshooters were amazed at how much quicker and cleaner the kills were with the 220 Swift as compared to the 30-06. These were 500-600 lb. animals.

Course, those guys weren't really interested in an exit wound like so many today that have to trail their game after a poor shot..

Col. Frank T. Chamberlain shot several hundred pigs, sheep, and goats while testing terminal ballistics in Puerto Rico after WWII. He confirmed that the supersonic bullets were much more efficient at killing than the slower projectiles. His research led the way for the 5.56 military round still used today.

.223 bullets do a fine job of killing these small Alabama deer at reasonable distances.

Dang! Looks like it punched a hole in it, gutted it AND half skinned it! Good shooting!!!

Interesting and I don't disagree. I guess my problem and/or questions would be what happens when you "accidently" hit the shoulder and not soft tissue?

Anyway, I could be swayed either way. The bottom line is to have fun and be safe. I learned something!!

You don't believe half the chit you post do you? I know no one else does.

Speaking of good shots, why would anyone need a thirty round clip for deer hunting? Unless thats all I had, I'd rather carry a smaller clip. two cents

cause i can see some yo-yo's walking around the woods with a rifle with a 30 roung mag . just to look macho to there buddies .

If I want to hunt deer with a 100-round magazine and it's not illegal, it's not anyone's bidness.

Looking macho, carrying extra weight or having 99 extra bullets ain't a crime. Silly maybe, but not illegal in Alabama.

This is fact. Don't really give a chit what you believe, or don't.

"Goransson et al. were the first contemporary researchers to present compelling evidence for remote cerebral effects of extremity bullet impact.[37] They observed changes in EEG readings from pigs shot in the thigh. A follow-up experiment by Suneson et al. implanted high-speed pressure transducers into the brain of pigs and demonstrated that a significant pressure wave reaches the brain of pigs shot in the thigh.[23][38] These scientists observed apnea, depressed EEG readings, and neural damage in the brain caused by the distant effects of the ballistic pressure wave originating in the thigh."

"The scientific literature contains significant other findings regarding injury mechanisms of ballistic pressure waves. Ming et al. found that ballistic pressure waves can break bones.[47] Tikka et al. reports abdominal pressure changes produced in pigs hit in one thigh.[48] Akimov et al. report on injuries to the nerve trunk from gunshot wounds to the extremities."

I know for a fact that my old 25/06 with 100gr Hornady bombs at 3400 would stop a big buck in his tracks with a direct gut shot. Did it twice over the years and both times the running buck immediately stopped, humped up, and fell. 100% gut shot.

Seems like 3300/3400 is the threshold for such bullet shock.

Damn sure a mess to clean though....

Yuck. Stanky.

very

If i remember correctly it is the exit
Hornady 55gr V-MAX

gman thanks for the laugh I needed that !

Bucktrot
Interesting and I don't disagree. I guess my problem and/or questions would be what happens when you "accidently" hit the shoulder and not soft tissue?

Anyway, I could be swayed either way. The bottom line is to have fun and be safe. I learned something!!

With it traveling around 4000 fps its gonna do some damage to anything it hits look at the pic and note what it did to the ribs�


Rebelman what he posted is true
http://arxiv.org/ftp/arxiv/papers/0803/0803.3051.pdf

If that is true then I was wrong.. But I was told different.. Maybe he was referring to WMAs and just didnt clarify that to me

If you're going to hunt, you need to read the laws and rules for yourself.

Lots of people hear somebody say something, then repeat it for the truth like you did. Don't do that.

Don't use the Hunter's Digest pamphlet as a reference for laws and rules. It will lie to you.


The law says the Commissioner is to publish the laws and rules together in a pamphlet for general distribution. The Commissioner don't do that, and nobody has arrested him.



Link to the rules: Regulation Book 2011-2012
There's an index toward the back of the book. It's not a very good index, but it might help you find stuff sometimes.

Here's another index.
Conservation Chapter 220-2
Supp. 3/31/11 2-1
ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
CHAPTER 220-2
GAME AND FISH DIVISION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
220-2-.01 2010-2011 Hunting Seasons
220-2-.02 Legal Arms, Ammunition, And Methods For
Hunting
220-2-.03 Legal Specifications For Bow And Arrow
220-2-.04 Game Birds Designated
220-2-.05 Legal Hunting Hours For Game Birds
220-2-.06 Game Animals Designated
220-2-.07 Legal Hunting Hours For Game Animals
220-2-.08 Hunting Of Raccoon, Opossum, Squirrel,
Rabbit And Deer During Closed Gun
Season
220-2-.09 Specification Of Firearms For Hunting
(Repealed 9/14/04)
220-2-.10 The Possession Of Firearms By Bow
Hunters Prohibited
220-2-.11 Prohibited Methods And Devices For
Hunting
220-2-.12 Game Bag, Hunting Coat, Etc., Shall Be
Open To Inspection
220-2-.13 Reasonable Effort Must Be Made To
Retrieve Crippled Birds, Animals And
Fish
220-2-.14 Deer Hunting Confined To Bucks Only
With Bare Antlers Visible Above
Hairline
220-2-.15 Destroying Sex Of Deer Or Wild Turkey
Prohibited
220-2-.16 Period For Training Bird Dogs
220-2-.17 Organized Field Trials
220-2-.18 Possession Limit
220-2-.19 Permit For Shipping 2-Days Bag Limit
220-2-.20 Hunting And Trapping In State Parks,
Forests, State Game Farms And
Sanctuaries Prohibited
Chapter 220-2 Conservation
Supp. 3/31/11 2-2
220-2-.21 Possession Of Firearms Or Bow And Arrow
In Any Wildlife Management Area, Refuge
Or Sanctuary Prohibited
220-2-.22 Wildlife Management Areas And
Sanctuaries Established
220-2-.23 Licenses And Migratory Bird Hunting
Stamp Must Be In Possession
220-2-.24 Possession Of Carcass, Untanned Hides
Or Skins
220-2-.25 Imported Game Birds, Game Animals And
Raw Furs Subject To State Laws
220-2-.26 Restrictions On Possession, Sale,
Importation And/Or Release Of Certain
Animals And Fish
220-2-.27 Permit To Take Protected Wildlife
Causing Crop Damage, Property Damage,
Or Concern For Human Safety
220-2-.28 Metal Tag Required For Commercial
Pen-Raised Quail (Repealed 10/14/09)
220-2-.29 Open Trapping Seasons On Fur-Bearers
220-2-.30 Fur-Bearing Animals Designated
220-2-.31 Unlawful To Hang Or Suspend Bait
220-2-.32 Possession Or Sale Of Raw Furs After
Close Of Season
220-2-.33 Fur Dealers
220-2-.34 Game Fish Designated
220-2-.35 Daily Creel Limits, Possession Limits
And Size Limits
220-2-.36 State-Owned Public Fishing Lakes
220-2-.37 Restricted Use Of Public Access Areas
220-2-.38 Taking Of Suckers Permitted In Certain
Counties
220-2-.39 Legal Methods Of Taking Minnows, Shad,
And Suckers For Bait And Mullet In
Freshwater
220-2-.40 Taking Fish In Waterfowl Management
Areas
220-2-.41 Trolling In Certain Areas Prohibited
During Duck Hunting Season (Repealed
10/14/09)
220-2-.42 Division Of Wildlife And Freshwater
Fisheries And Marine Resources Division
Jurisdictional Lines For Certain
Fishing Licenses And Operations; Use
And Possession Of Certain Nets
220-2-.43 Unlawful To Willfully Waste Paddlefish
220-2-.44 Prohibited Methods Of Taking Fish
Conservation Chapter 220-2
Supp. 3/31/11 2-3
220-2-.45 Commercial Or Non-Game Fish Designated
220-2-.46 Legal Methods And Equipment For The
Taking Of Commercial Or Non-Game Fish
220-2-.47 Commercial Fishing Restrictions
220-2-.48 Legal Methods And Equipment For Taking
Of Freshwater Mussels
220-2-.49 Size Restrictions On Freshwater Mussels
Or Their Shells
220-2-.50 Harvest Of Freshwater Mussels
Restricted To Day-Light Hours Only
220-2-.51 Harvest Of Freshwater Mussels For
Commercial Purposes In All Open Areas
Restricted To Five Days A Week
220-2-.52 Restricted Areas For The Taking Of
Freshwater Mussels
220-2-.53 Mussel Buyers Required To Report
220-2-.54 Hunting Dates, Etc., On State Wildlife
Management Areas
220-2-.55 Wildlife Management Areas, Community
Hunting Areas, Public Hunting Areas,
And Refuges Of Alabama
220-2-.56 2010-2011 Wildlife Management Area
Hunting Seasons
220-2-.57 Daily Creel Limits -- U.S. Forest
Service Lands
220-2-.58 Authorized Guide Hunting Service
220-2-.59 Proof Of Payment Of Ad Valorem Taxes
(Repealed 10/16/96)
220-2-.60 Airboat Regulation
220-2-.61 Creel, Possession And Size-Limits For
Federally Owned And Managed Ponds And
Lakes
220-2-.62 Limited Hunting Season For Deer On
Certain Military Installations
220-2-.63 Reserved
220-2-.64 Black Bass Size Limit For West Point
Reservoir (Repealed 7/16/97)
220-2-.65 Use Of Wire Baskets In Chilton County
(Emergency Rule - Expired)
220-2-.66 Emergency Turkey Season For Redstone
Arsenal (Emergency Rule - Expired)
220-2-.67 Extension Of Turkey Season (Emergency
Rule Expired)
220-2-.68 Special 1983-84 Hunter's Choice Deer
Seasons On Specific Federal Lands
220-2-.69 Hunting Seasons And Limits For
Migratory Birds
Chapter 220-2 Conservation
Supp. 3/31/11 2-4
220-2-.70 Use Of Wire Baskets In Jefferson County
220-2-.71 Black Bass Size Limit For Harris
Reservoir (Repealed)
220-2-.72 1985-86 Special Hunter's Choice Deer
Seasons, Times, Places, Manners And
Means On Specific Federal Lands
220-2-.73 The Alabama Cooperative Deer Management
Assistance Program
220-2-.74 1984-85 Dove And Special Teal Hunting
Seasons (Emergency Rule - Expired)
220-2-.75 Certain 1984-85 Hunting Seasons In
Certain Wildlife Management Areas
(Emergency Rule - Expired)
220-2-.76 1984-85 Hunting Seasons For Deer,
Rabbit, Raccoon And Opossum (Emergency
Rule - Expired)
220-2-.77 2010-2011 Duck, Coot, Merganser, Goose,
And Teal Hunting Seasons
220-2-.78 1984-85 Hunting Season For Squirrel
(Emergency Rule - Expired)
220-2-.79 Amendment To Rule No. 220-2-.75-.11er
(Certain 1984-85 Wildlife Management
Areas) And Rule No. 220-2-.56 (1984-85
Hunting Seasons In Wildlife Management
Areas) (Emergency Rule - Expired)
220-2-.80 Running Of Hunting Dogs Prohibited
During Applicable Spring Turkey Seasons
220-2-.81 Running Of Hunting Dogs Prohibited
During Applicable Turkey Seasons On All
State Wildlife Management Areas And
Refuges
220-2-.82 Use Of Airboats Restricted (Emergency
Rule - Expired)
220-2-.83 Special 1984-85 Hunter's Choice Deer
Season (Emergency Rule - Expired)
220-2-.84 The Taking, Killing Or Capturing Of
Commercial Or Non-Game Fish Prohibited
(Repealed 9/16/92)
220-2-.85 Hunter Orange Requirement For Hunting
And Definition Of Open Public-Permit
Land
220-2-.86 Feral Swine Regulation
220-2-.87 1985-86 Dove And Teal Emergency
Regulation
220-2-.88 1985-86 Dove And Special Teal Emergency
Regulation For Wildlife Management
Areas
Conservation Chapter 220-2
Supp. 3/31/11 2-5
220-2-.89 1985-86 Squirrel Emergency Regulation
220-2-.90 1985-86 Starling And Squirrel Emergency
Regulation For Wildlife Management
Areas
220-2-.91 Reserved
220-2-.92 Nongame Species Regulation
220-2-.93 Prohibition Of Importation/Possession
Of The Fishes Rudd And Roach
220-2-.94 Prohibition Of Taking Or Possessing
Paddlefish (Spoonbill)
220-2-.95 Alligator Nuisance Control Hunter
Regulations
220-2-.96 Alligator Farming Regulations
220-2-.97 Alligator Protection Regulation
220-2-.98 Invertebrate Species Regulation
220-2-.99 Legal Specifications For Crossbows And
Arrows For Use By Disabled Persons
(Repealed 9/14/04)
220-2-.100 1992 Special Hunter's Choice Deer
Season For Wheeler Wildlife Refuge
220-2-.101 Hunting Of Captive Bred Mallard Ducks
On Commercial Fowl Hunting Preserves
220-2-.102 Prohibition Of Use Of Certain Animals
In Greyhound Racing Or Training
220-2-.103 Waters Open To The Taking Of Freshwater
Mussels For Commercial Purposes
220-2-.104 Legal Species Of Freshwater Mussels To
Be Taken For Commercial Purposes
220-2-.105 Creel/Possession Limit On Alligator Gar
220-2-.106 Mussel Fishing Seasons
220-2-.107 Special 2010-2011 Hunting Seasons For
Redstone Arsenal And Fort Rucker
220-2-.108 Closed Season On Taking Of Mussels -
Lake Jordan, Mitchell And Lay
220-2-.109 Physically Disabled Hunting Areas
220-2-.110 Establishment Of Physically Disabled
Hunting Areas
220-2-.111 Hunting License Revocation Procedures -
Hunter Safety Certification
Requirements
220-2-.112 Dog Deer Hunting
220-2-.114 Normal Agricultural Planting And
Hunting Of Dove
220-2-.115 Snagging Or Snatching Fish On The
Tennessee River
Chapter 220-2 Conservation
Supp. 3/31/11 2-6
220-2-.117 Special Hunting Seasons - Charles A.
Farquhar State Cattle Ranch - Hale
County
220-2-.118 Migratory Bird Harvest Information
Program
220-2-.119 Special Youth Hunting Day Regulations
For Deer, Turkey, And Waterfowl
220-2-.122 Georgia Reciprocal Fishing Agreement
Regulation
220-2-.123 1997 Spring Turkey Season - West
Jefferson Public Hunting Area
220-2-.124 Nonindigenous Aquatic Plant Regulation
220-2-.125 Special 2010-2011 Hunting Seasons For
Certain Forever Wild Lands And State
Lands Division Lands
220-2-.126 Public Shooting Range Regulation
220-2-.127 Special 2010-2011 Hunting Seasons For
Blowing Springs Cave Tract (Forever
Wild Lands), Lauderdale County
220-2-.128 Special 2006-2007 Hunting Seasons For
Coon Creek Tract (Forever Wild Lands),
Tallapoosa County
220-2-.129 Public Water Stocking
220-2-.130 Prohibition Of Commercial Or Non-Game
Fish Sales And Commercial Gear Use In
Specific Advisory Areas
220-2-.131 Establishment Of Youth Turkey Hunting
Area
220-2-.134 Special State Park Hunting Regulation
220-2-.135 Special State Park Hunting Season
220-2-.136 Establishment Of 2005-2006 Feral Hog
Season In Lowndes Wildlife Management
Area
220-2-.137 Special State Park Hunting Seasons
220-2-.138 Licensed Game Breeders
220-2-.139 Hunting Or Discharging A Firearm Near A
Dwelling, Etc.
220-2-.140 Special State Park Hunting Seasons
220-2-.141 Special 2006-2007 Hunting Seasons For
Shoal Creek Preserve Tract (Forever
Wild Lands), Lauderdale County
220-2-.142 Commercial Turtle Catcher/Dealer/Farmer
Regulation
220-2-.143 Alligator Hunting Season And
Regulations
220-2-.145 Special 2006 Hunting Season For Certain
Hunting Event At Dreamwood Property,
Bibgee, Alabama, Washington County
220-2-.146 Antlered Buck And Turkey Harvest Record
220-2-.147 Deer Enclosure Regulation
220-2-.148 Special Creel/Size Limit At Tuskegee
City Lake
220-2-.150 2008 Alligator Hunting Season
220-2-.151 Archery Range Regulation


Link to the game and fish laws: Code of Alabama 1975

Here's what to look for:

Title 9 CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES.

Chapter 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS.
Section 9-1-1 Making false statement to officer issuing license.
Section 9-1-3 Lending, borrowing, selling, etc., license.
Section 9-1-4 Penalty for violation.
Section 9-1-6 Declaration of public policy and legislative intent; measure of damages for the unauthorized removal of coal; retroactive application of section.

Chapter 2 DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Article 1 General Provisions.
Section 9-2-1 Created; seal.
Section 9-2-2 Powers and duties generally.
Section 9-2-3 Powers and duties as to state parks and parkways, etc.
Section 9-2-4 Powers and duties as to seafoods, etc.
Section 9-2-5 Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources - Qualifications, appointment, term of office, oath, and bond.
Section 9-2-6 Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources - Powers and duties generally.
Section 9-2-7 Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources - Powers and duties as to game, fish and seafood generally.
Section 9-2-8 Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources - Promulgation of rules and regulations as to game, fish and seafood; publication and distribution of laws, etc.
Section 9-2-9 Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources - Powers and duties as to state parks, etc., generally.
Section 9-2-10 Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources - Duties as to preservation, maintenance, etc., of state parks, etc.
Section 9-2-11 Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources - Creation of additional divisions in department; appointment of directors of divisions.
Section 9-2-12 Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources - Promulgation of rules and regulations for department.
Section 9-2-13 Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources - Authority to prohibit importation of birds, animals, fish, etc.
Section 9-2-14 Advisory Board of Conservation and Natural Resources - Created; composition; qualifications, appointment, terms of office, and compensation of members; residency requirements; meetings; record of meetings and proceedings; transitional members.
Section 9-2-15 Advisory Board of Conservation and Natural Resources - Powers and duties.
Section 9-2-15.1 Advisory Board of Conservation and Natural Resources; promulgation of rules and regulations; prohibition of airboat; penalty.
Section 9-2-16 Director of Irrigation.
Section 9-2-17 Employees generally.
Section 9-2-18 Requirement of bonds for certain officers and employees.
Section 9-2-19 Administrative salaries and expenses to be prorated among divisions of department.
Section 9-2-20 Game and Fish Fund - Created; composition.
Section 9-2-20.1 Game and Fish Fund - Alabama Game and Fish Endowment Fund created as special account; administration; restrictions; use of income.
Section 9-2-20.2 Game and Fish Fund - Alabama Nongame Wildlife Endowment.
Section 9-2-21 Game and Fish Fund - Remittance of collections to State Treasurer to credit of fund.
Section 9-2-22 Game and Fish Fund - Disbursement.
Section 9-2-23 Game and Fish Fund - Diversion of funds from particular purpose for which collected, allotted or budgeted.
Section 9-2-24 Department not to issue bonds or borrow money.
Section 9-2-25 Refunds on erroneous or excessive license fees.
Section 9-2-26 Cooperation with federal agencies.
Section 9-2-27 Compliance with Uniform Relocation Assistance and Land Acquisition Policies Act.
Section 9-2-28 "Game and fish wardens" deemed "conservation officers."
Section 9-2-29 Commissioner authorized to designate calendar work week for law enforcement officers.
Article 2 Construction or Modification of Buildings and Facilities.
Section 9-2-40 Commissioner designated awarding authority.
Section 9-2-41 Preparation of plans and specifications.
Section 9-2-42 Contracts for advisory engineering or architectural services.
Section 9-2-43 Contracts for construction or modification of buildings or facilities.
Section 9-2-44 Approval of state Building Commission not required as to certain contracts; compliance with state building code.
Article 3 Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries.
Section 9-2-60 Created.
Section 9-2-61 Appointment of director; powers and duties of division generally.
Section 9-2-62 Oath of director; director full-time position.
Section 9-2-63 Bond of director.
Section 9-2-64 Appointment, oath, bond and compensation of game and fish wardens and deputy wardens.
Section 9-2-65 Powers and duties of game and fish wardens; powers and duties of director with respect to game and fish wardens.
Section 9-2-66 Official annual state nongame wildlife print and/or stamp.
Section 9-2-67 Rules and regulations for Nongame Wildlife Endowment.
Article 4 Division of Marine Resources.
Section 9-2-80 "Seafoods" defined.
Section 9-2-81 Created; powers and duties generally.
Section 9-2-82 Director - Appointment.
Section 9-2-83 Director - Oath and compensation; full-time position.
Section 9-2-84 Director - Bond.
Section 9-2-85 Duties of employees of division generally; seizure, etc., of seafoods illegally taken, etc.
Section 9-2-86 Director and employees constituted peace officers; inspection, etc., of factories, barrel measures, nets, trawls, etc.
Section 9-2-87 Seafoods Fund - Created; composition.
Section 9-2-88 Seafoods Fund - Remittance of collections to State Treasurer to credit of fund.
Section 9-2-89 Seafoods Fund - Disbursement.
Article 5 Division of Parks.
Section 9-2-100 Created; appointment of director.
Section 9-2-101 Oath of director; director full-time position.
Section 9-2-102 Bond of director.
Section 9-2-103 Powers and duties of director generally; state forests, monuments, etc., excepted from jurisdiction of director.
Section 9-2-104 Powers and duties of director with respect to Confederate memorials - Generally.
Section 9-2-105 Powers and duties of director with respect to Confederate memorials - Cooperation with citizens' committees, etc.
Section 9-2-106 State Park Fund.
Section 9-2-107 State Park Revolving Fund.
Section 9-2-108 Disposition and expenditure of revenues from sale of timber, etc., and from operation of certain new facilities within state park system.
Article 6 Division of Lands.
Section 9-2-120 Supervision and development of certain state-owned islands.
Section 9-2-121 Land Resources Information Center; survey and compilation of data; agencies to file legal instruments.
Section 9-2-122 Deposits into State Lands Fund authorized; use of funds.
Section 9-2-123 Management fee for certain lands.
Article 7 Office of Land Agent.
Section 9-2-130 Created; appointment


Chapter 11 FISH, GAME AND WILDLIFE.
Article 1 General Provisions.
Section 9-11-1 Definitions.
Section 9-11-2 Acquisition of lands for state game lands; erection, etc., of buildings for propagation of game, birds or fish.
Section 9-11-2.1 Closing of existing hunting lands; replacement acreage; annual reports.
Section 9-11-3 Title and deeds to acquired lands; supervision of same.
Section 9-11-4 State game refuges or sanctuaries; shooting preserves, game refuges, etc., in national forests, etc.
Section 9-11-5 Commissioner, wardens, etc., constituted peace officers.
Section 9-11-6 Violations of fish and game laws - Jurisdiction; reporting of convictions and disposition of fines.
Section 9-11-7 Violations of fish and game laws - District attorneys to prosecute; district attorney's fee.
Section 9-11-8 Violations of fish and game laws - Authority of enforcement officers, etc., generally; arrest without warrant.
Section 9-11-9 Violations of fish and game laws - Service and return of warrant as to firms or corporations.
Section 9-11-10 Violations of fish and game laws - Clerks to report results of prosecutions.
Section 9-11-11 Violations of fish and game laws - Charging of several offenses.
Section 9-11-12 Violations of fish and game laws - Fees of arresting officers.
Section 9-11-13 Violations of fish and game laws - Style of proceedings.
Section 9-11-14 Violations of fish and game laws - Procedure on appeal.
Section 9-11-15 Violations of fish and game laws - Judgment on appeal.
Section 9-11-16 Seizure, forfeiture and disposal of prohibited devices, etc., used in catching, killing, etc., fish or fur-bearing animals.
Section 9-11-17 Deputy game and fish wardens; appointment; duties; authority; revocation of appointment; compensation and status.
Section 9-11-18 Furnishing of equipment for game and fish wardens.
Section 9-11-19 Assent to federal act relating to fish restoration and management projects; disposition of fishing license fees generally.
Section 9-11-20 Release of turkeys into wild areas of state prohibited; exceptions; penalty.
Section 9-11-21 Investigation of hunting deaths by grand jury; reporting of such accidents.
Section 9-11-22 Commercial fishing equipment required to be affixed with tags.
Section 9-11-23 Alabama Marine Resources Endowment Fund.
Section 9-11-24 Violation of fish and game laws - Assessment of court costs.
Section 9-11-25 Licenses and permits not transferable; penalties.
Section 9-11-26 Penalty for offering to sell shellfish, wild fish, or farm-raised fish processed with certain banned drugs.
Article 2 Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Licenses Generally.
Section 9-11-30 Game breeder's license - Issuance; renewal; expiration; fees.
Section 9-11-31 Game breeder's license - Sales by licensee; nonindigenous game breeder option.
Section 9-11-31.1 Game breeder's license - Violations
Section 9-11-32 Duration and scope of licenses.
Section 9-11-33 Hunting and fishing licenses generally - Numbering; delivery of blank licenses to issuing authorities; return of unused licenses and stubs.
Section 9-11-34 Hunting and fishing licenses generally - License cards.
Section 9-11-35 Hunting or fishing license not required of member of armed forces during war.
Section 9-11-35.1 Licensing exception for residents on active military duty.
Section 9-11-36 Issuance of licenses generally - Persons authorized; record.
Section 9-11-37 Issuance of licenses generally - Issuance fee; reports.
Section 9-11-38 Special agents for issuing hunting and fishing licenses - Application for appointment; authority.
Section 9-11-39 Special agents for issuing hunting and fishing licenses - Bond generally; appointment.
Section 9-11-40 Special agents for issuing hunting and fishing licenses - Bond of agents to be payable to judge of probate or license commissioner.
Section 9-11-41 Special agents for issuing hunting and fishing licenses - Furnishing of blank licenses to agents.
Section 9-11-42 Special agents for issuing hunting and fishing licenses - Duties generally; remittance of fees collected, etc., to probate judge or license commissioner.
Section 9-11-43 Responsibility of judge of probate or license commissioner as to licenses; disposition of fees from sale of licenses.
Section 9-11-44 Resident license - Hunting.
Section 9-11-44.1 Certification of completion of approved hunter education course required for issuance of license; penalty; "supervision required" status.
Section 9-11-45 License to hunt on wildlife management areas; fee; violations.
Section 9-11-45.1 Use of crossbows for hunting.
Section 9-11-46 Nonresident hunting licenses - "Small game only."
Section 9-11-47 Nonresident hunting licenses - "All game."
Section 9-11-48 Nonresident hunting licenses - "Trip small game."
Section 9-11-49 Nonresident hunting licenses - "Trip all game."
Section 9-11-49.1 Establishment of bag limits, etc., for certain nonresidents.
Section 9-11-50 Hunting by persons under 16 years of age.
Section 9-11-51 Hunting without license, etc.
Section 9-11-52 Dog trainer's license.
Section 9-11-53 Resident license - Freshwater fishing.
Section 9-11-53.1 Resident license - Saltwater fishing.
Section 9-11-53.2 Resident annual combination saltwater-freshwater licenses; fee; disposition of fee; additional issuance fees.
Section 9-11-53.3 Reciprocal agreement with Florida exempting persons 65 years or older from licensing requirements.
Section 9-11-53.4 Resident seven-day trip freshwater fishing license.
Section 9-11-53.5 Resident seven-day trip saltwater fishing license.
Section 9-11-54 Special fishing license for totally disabled persons; period of validity; request for recertification of disability; fee of issuing authority; definitions.
Section 9-11-55 Nonresident freshwater fishing licenses - Annual license; penalty.
Section 9-11-55.1 Nonresident freshwater fishing licenses - Use of certain trotlines prohibited; inspection of permissible trotlines required; penalties.
Section 9-11-55.2 Nonresident saltwater fishing license; cost; disposition of fees; penalty for violation.
Section 9-11-55.3 Combination nonresident saltwater-freshwater license; fee.
Section 9-11-56 Nonresident freshwater fishing licenses - Trip license; penalty.
Section 9-11-56.1 Nonresident fishing licenses - Commercial license.
Section 9-11-56.2 Annual "Free Fishing Day."
Section 9-11-56.3 Public fishing pier license; saltwater pier fishing license; fees.
Section 9-11-57 Fishing without license.
Section 9-11-58 Licenses of nonresident live fish and minnow dealers; fees of issuing authorities; disposition of fees.
Section 9-11-59 License to capture or kill fur-bearing animals for commercial purposes; traps.
Section 9-11-60 Disposition of funds from sale of fur catchers' licenses; report of licenses issued.
Section 9-11-61 Transporting, etc., furs, skins, or pelts without fur catcher's license.
Section 9-11-62 Fur dealers defined; presumptions.
Section 9-11-63 Fur dealer's license; penalty for violations.
Section 9-11-64 Inspection of books and records of dealers, etc.
Section 9-11-65 Lifetime resident hunting, freshwater fishing and combination licenses.
Section 9-11-65.1 Issuance of hunting and fishing licenses on combination license basis; fees.
Section 9-11-65.2 Lifetime resident saltwater fishing license; combination licenses with freshwater fishing, hunting.
Section 9-11-66 Fishing in Pike County public lake without paying admission fee.
Section 9-11-67 Sportsman's license.
Section 9-11-68 Cost adjustments - Hunting and fishing licenses.
Section 9-11-69 Cost adjustments - Saltwater fishing licenses.
Section 9-11-70 Hunting, fishing, or trapping with revoked or suspended license; licenses not transferable; penalties.
Section 9-11-71 Wildlife heritage license.
Article 3 Fishing Laws.
Section 9-11-80 Public and private waters defined.
Section 9-11-81 Title to freshwater fish vested in state.
Section 9-11-82 Game fish designated.
Section 9-11-83 Commercial or nongame fish designated.
Section 9-11-84 Sale, transportation, etc., of game fish taken from public or private waters.
Section 9-11-85 Game fish to be transported openly; confiscation, etc., of game fish taken or transported illegally.
Section 9-11-86 Limitation on transportation, etc., of game fish beyond boundaries of state.
Section 9-11-87 Means of catching game fish generally.
Section 9-11-88 Catching game or nongame fish by use of gill, trammel, etc., nets.
Section 9-11-89 Use of game fish for bait - Generally.
Section 9-11-90 Use of game fish for bait - Use of sunfish.
Section 9-11-91 Catching, etc., of fish in private ponds, lakes, pools, or reservoirs.
Section 9-11-91.1 Unauthorized fishing from or near fish farm.
Section 9-11-92 Preventing passage of fish up rivers or creeks.
Section 9-11-93 Catching, killing, etc., of fish by use of poisons or explosives.
Section 9-11-94 Catching, killing, etc., of game or nongame fish by means not expressly allowed.
Section 9-11-94.1 Purchase of tags required for each tarpon taken, killed, or harvested.
Section 9-11-95 Disposition of fines, forfeitures, etc.
Article 4 Commercial Fishing in Public Impounded Waters and Navigable Streams.
Section 9-11-140 Use of commercial fishing gear in public impounded waters and navigable streams - When, where, and how permitted.
Section 9-11-141 Use of commercial fishing gear in public impounded waters and navigable streams - License - Required generally.
Section 9-11-142 Use of commercial fishing gear in public impounded waters and navigable streams - License - Individual licenses required; exception for certain assistants.
Section 9-11-143 Use of commercial fishing gear in public impounded waters and navigable streams - License - Issuance; fees; records; disposition of fees.
Section 9-11-144 Use of commercial fishing gear in public impounded waters and navigable streams -License - Expiration.
Section 9-11-145 Use of commercial fishing gear in public impounded waters and navigable streams - License - Forfeiture.
Section 9-11-146 Disposition of proceeds from sale of licenses, etc.
Section 9-11-147 Marking location of and identifying fishing gear.
Section 9-11-148 Game fish taken to be returned to waters; possession of game fish by commercial fishermen.
Section 9-11-149 Use of fishing gear within one-half mile below lock or dam.
Section 9-11-150 Use of fishing gear within 100 yards of mouths of streams, etc., emptying into salt waters or bays.
Section 9-11-151 Seizure, confiscation and disposition of fishing gear used in violation of article.
Section 9-11-152 Shipment or transportation of fish taken in violation of article; seizure, confiscation and disposition of fish illegally transported or shipped.
Section 9-11-153 Wholesale and retail freshwater nongame fish dealers' licenses.
Section 9-11-154 Records of wholesalers and retailers of freshwater nongame fish; inspection, etc., of records.
Section 9-11-155 Applicability of provisions of article.
Section 9-11-156 Penalties for violations of provisions of article.
Article 5 Spearfishing.
Section 9-11-170 Spearing of commercial or nongame fish for sport - When, where and how permitted; notice of competitive events.
Section 9-11-171 Spearing of commercial or nongame fish for sport - License - Required; issuance; fees; disposition of revenue from sale.
Section 9-11-172 Spearing of commercial or nongame fish for sport - License - Display.
Section 9-11-173 Regulation of seasons, hours, etc.
Section 9-11-174 Compliance with water safety laws.
Section 9-11-175 Possession of spear, etc., evidence of spearfishing; exception.
Section 9-11-176 Penalty for violations.
Article 6 Catching of Nongame Fish With Wire Baskets.
Section 9-11-190 Catching of nongame fish from public waters by use of wire baskets - When, where and how permitted.
Section 9-11-191 Catching of nongame fish from public waters by use of wire baskets - License - Required; issuance; fees; disposition of fees.
Section 9-11-192 Licenses not to be sold to persons holding commercial fishing licenses, etc.; sale or offer for sale of fish by licensees, etc.
Section 9-11-193 Obtaining more than four licenses or fishing with more than four baskets.
Section 9-11-194 Marking of baskets.
Section 9-11-195 Destruction of unmarked baskets.
Section 9-11-196 Nongame fish only to be taken, etc., with baskets; return of game fish taken to waters.
Section 9-11-197 Taking of fish from baskets, etc., by unlicensed persons.
Section 9-11-198 Penalty for violations of provisions of article; revocation of licenses.
Article 7 Reciprocal Agreements as to Freshwater Fishing.
Section 9-11-210 Agreements as to fishing in waters of Alabama and of bordering states.
Section 9-11-211 Agreements as to fishing in waters lying between Alabama and adjoining states or partly in Alabama and partly in adjoining state.
Section 9-11-212 Agreements to apply separately to waters lying between Alabama and each agreeing bordering state.
Section 9-11-213 Rights and privileges granted to be exercised in accordance with Alabama laws, etc.
Article 8 Hunting and Trapping of Birds and Game.
Section 9-11-230 Title to wild birds and animals vested in state.
Section 9-11-231 Permits for collection of wild animals, birds, etc., for scientific purposes, etc.
Section 9-11-232 Possession, sale, purchase, etc., of protected wild birds, etc.
Section 9-11-233 Enumeration of birds not protected.
Section 9-11-234 Hunting, etc., of protected birds or animals on state or federal game sanctuaries or refuges.
Section 9-11-235 Taking, etc., of protected birds or animals, raccoons or opossums at night; nighttime hunting of foxes with dogs.
Section 9-11-235.1 Taking, etc., raccoons or opossums at night; weapons used.
Section 9-11-236 Hunting, etc., or possession of protected birds or animals during closed season.
Section 9-11-237 Sale and purchase of game birds and animals including the meat or other product thereof.
Section 9-11-238 Hunting, etc., of wild turkeys with dogs.
Section 9-11-240 Opening of season for hunting, etc., of female deer and unantlered male deer.
Section 9-11-241 Hunting, trapping, etc., of wild game during day on lands of another without permission.
Section 9-11-242 Hunting, trapping, etc., of wild game at night on lands of another without permission.
Section 9-11-243 Hunting, trapping, etc., of fur-bearing animals within 10 feet of banks of waters on property of another without permission.
Section 9-11-244 Taking, etc., of protected birds or animals by means of bait.
Section 9-11-245 Unlawful methods of hunting birds or animals protected by law or regulation.
Section 9-11-246 Penalties for violations of provisions of Sections 9-11-244 and 9-11-245.
Section 9-11-247 Taking, keeping, etc., of raccoons for use in "coon on the log" contests.
Section 9-11-248 Permits for holding of "coon on the log" contests.
Section 9-11-249 Penalty for violations of provisions of Sections 9-11-247 and 9-11-248.
Section 9-11-250 Taking, etc., of deer from public waters.
Section 9-11-251 Taking, etc., of deer at night.
Section 9-11-252 Penalties for violations of provisions of Sections 9-11-250 and 9-11-251.
Section 9-11-252.1 Motor vehicle, weapons, etc., used in nighttime deer hunting declared contraband; seizure report; condemnation and forfeiture; disposition of proceeds.
Section 9-11-253 Transportation or shipment of skins or hides of fur-bearing animals without payment of state tax; bonds of dealers.
Section 9-11-254 Limitation as to number of traps for taking, etc., of fur-bearing animals; penalty.
Section 9-11-255 Transportation, shipment, etc., of protected birds or game.
Section 9-11-256 Liability of common carriers, etc., transporting, shipping, etc., protected birds or game.
Section 9-11-257 Hunting or discharge of firearm from, upon, or across public roads, etc.
Section 9-11-258 Persons hunting deer at night liable for killing stock.
Section 9-11-259 Game, birds or animals to be transported openly; confiscation, etc., of game, birds or animals transported or taken illegally.
Section 9-11-260 Acquisition of lands, expenditure of revenues, etc., by commissioner for propagation of game birds, game and fur-bearing animals.
Section 9-11-261 Permits for propagation of game birds, and game or fur-bearing animals for private purposes.
Section 9-11-262 Opening or closing of season for killing of beaver; payment of bounty for killing of beaver.
Section 9-11-263 Consent to acquisition of lands, etc., for establishment of migratory bird reservations.
Section 9-11-264 Liability for injury or damage to persons or domestic animals of persons using traps, etc., to take, capture, etc., fur-bearing animals; exemption of Lawrence County.
Section 9-11-265 Trapping on or from right-of-way of state highway; exemption of Lawrence County.
Section 9-11-265.1 Sections 9-11-264 and 9-11-265 inapplicable in Limestone County.
Section 9-11-266 Checking of traps; hanging or suspending of bait over or within 25 feet of steel trap.
Section 9-11-267 Filing of reports as to animals trapped, purchased, etc., by persons licensed to trap fur-bearing animals and by fur dealers.
Section 9-11-268 Penalty for violations of provisions of Sections 9-11-265, 9-11-266 and 9-11-267.
Section 9-11-269 Protection of flattened musk turtle.
Article 8A Interference with Legal Hunting or Fishing.
Section 9-11-270 Interference with persons legally hunting or fishing.
Section 9-11-271 Activities prohibited.
Section 9-11-272 Obeying order of peace officer.
Section 9-11-273 Limited application.
Section 9-11-274 Penalties.
Section 9-11-275 Construction of article.
Article 9 Reciprocal Agreements as to Waterfowl Hunting.
Section 9-11-280 Agreements as to hunting and taking of waterfowl from waters of Alabama and of bordering states.
Section 9-11-281 Agreements as to hunting and taking of waterfowl from waters lying between Alabama and adjoining states or partly in Alabama and partly in adjoining states.
Section 9-11-282 Agreements to apply separately to waters lying between Alabama and each agreeing bordering state; hunting privileges limited to waterfowl.
Section 9-11-283 Rights and privileges granted to be exercised in accordance with Alabama laws, etc.
Article 10 Wildlife Management Areas.
Section 9-11-300 Establishment.
Section 9-11-301 Fixing of boundaries; promulgation of special rules and regulations for management and protection of areas.
Section 9-11-302 Closing of land or water in areas to hunting and fishing.
Section 9-11-303 Searches and seizures.
Section 9-11-304 Carrying or possession of firearms.
Section 9-11-305 When dogs permitted in areas; liability of owners of dogs at large in areas.
Section 9-11-306 Impoundment of dogs; redemption or destruction of impounded dogs.
Section 9-11-307 Penalties for violations of provisions of article, etc.
Article 11 Possession of Wildlife for Public Exhibition Purposes.
Section 9-11-320 Definitions.
Section 9-11-321 Possession of wildlife in captivity for public exhibition purposes.
Section 9-11-322 Appointment of committee to study and recommend standards for care and treatment of captive wildlife.
Section 9-11-323 Promulgation of regulations prescribing standards for care and treatment of captive wildlife.
Section 9-11-324 Permits to possess wildlife for public exhibition purposes; contents of applications for permits.
Section 9-11-325 Condition in permits to allow inspections; notice of and abatement of violations.
Section 9-11-326 Enforcement of article, standards and provisions of permits.
Section 9-11-327 Penalties for violations of article, standards or provisions of permits.
Section 9-11-328 Applicability of provisions of article.
Article 12 Commercial Quail Breeding.
Section 9-11-340 "Pen-raised quail" defined.
Section 9-11-341 Persons, etc., authorized to engage in propagation, etc., of pen-raised quail.
Section 9-11-342 Commercial quail breeder's license.
Section 9-11-343 Licensees to obtain markers or marking devices.
Section 9-11-344 Carcasses to be marked before sale; quail to be killed otherwise than by shooting.
Section 9-11-345 Invoices to be attached to packages of carcasses.
Section 9-11-346 Packages of carcasses to be shipped with invoices attached.
Section 9-11-347 Invoices to be kept attached to packages of carcasses during storage.
Section 9-11-348 Resale or disposition of quail by persons other than retail vendors.
Section 9-11-349 Records of licensees; inspection of records and premises of licensees.
Section 9-11-350 Article applicable to persons, etc., shipping quail into state.
Section 9-11-351 Penalty for violations of provisions of article.
Article 13 Taking of Mussels or Mollusks From Fresh Waters.
Section 9-11-370 "Nonresident" defined; burden of proof as to residence.
Section 9-11-371 Promulgation of rules and regulations as to taking of mussels or mollusks from fresh waters.
Section 9-11-372 Mussel catcher's license.
Section 9-11-373 Mussel buyer's license.
Section 9-11-374 Disposition of proceeds of sale of licenses.
Section 9-11-375 Charge for buying or otherwise obtaining freshwater mussels; disposition of revenues; violation as a misdemeanor.
Article 14 Marine Mammal Protection.
Section 9-11-390 Short title.
Section 9-11-391 Definitions.
Section 9-11-392 Legislative findings and declaration of policy.
Section 9-11-393 Imposition of moratorium on taking of marine mammals and marine mammal products; exceptions.
Section 9-11-394 Taking, transportation, sale, etc., of marine mammals, etc., in violation of provisions of article, etc.
Section 9-11-395 Promulgation of rules and regulations.
Section 9-11-396 Penalties for violations of provisions of article, etc.; powers of law enforcement officers, etc., as to enforcement of article, etc.; custody and disposition of equipment, etc., seized in connection with violations of article, etc.; disposition of moneys arising from fines and forfeitures.
Section 9-11-397 Funding of programs established under article.
Section 9-11-398 Applicability of provisions of article.
Article 15 Commercial Fowl Hunting Preserves.
Section 9-11-410 License required.
Section 9-11-411 Site of preserve; marking of boundaries; proximity to other preserves or management areas; turkey shooting prohibited.
Section 9-11-412 Birds to be hunted.
Section 9-11-413 License fee; issuance of license; license to operate a commercial bird hunting preserve.
Section 9-11-414 Limits on harvest; hunting period for "pen-raised birds."
Section 9-11-415 Tagging of bob-white quail; operators to cooperate with Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources; tagging generally.
Section 9-11-416 Records of hunters and amount and species of game taken; inspection.
Section 9-11-417 Hunting licenses required of preserve patrons; seven-day license; operators as agent vendors of licenses.
Section 9-11-418 Enforcement of game and fish laws; inspection of preserves.
Section 9-11-419 Violations; license revocation.
Article 16 Preservation of Wetlands and Hunting of Migratory Waterfowl.
Section 9-11-430 Definitions.
Section 9-11-431 Construction of article; purpose thereof.
Section 9-11-432 Stamp required for hunting migratory waterfowl; form; procedure.
Section 9-11-433 Issuance of stamp; cost; disposition of fees; issuing agents; refund for unsold stamps.
Section 9-11-434 Revenue used in preservation of wetlands; contracts with non-profit organizations for project outside United States.
Section 9-11-435 Requirements for approval of outside United States projects.
Article 17 Commercial Fee Fishing Ponds.
Section 9-11-450 Permit required; rules and regulations.
Section 9-11-451 Site of fee fishing ponds; marking of entrance.
Section 9-11-452 Ponds to be stocked with farm or hatchery produced fish.
Section 9-11-453 Application procedure.
Section 9-11-454 Fishing license not required; letter permit prominently displayed.
Section 9-11-455 Creel limits.
Section 9-11-456 Selling of fish caught.
Section 9-11-457 Violations; fines.
Article 18 Protection of Black Bears.
Section 9-11-480 Legislative findings.
Section 9-11-481 Prohibited activities; exceptions; applicability; penalties.
Article 19 Hunting of Native Game Animals and Certain Nonindigenous Animals.
Section 9-11-500 Definitions.
Section 9-11-501 Hunting of native game animals under certain conditions prohibited.
Section 9-11-502 Hunting of tame game animals prohibited.
Section 9-11-503 Hunting of nonindigenous animals prohibited.
Section 9-11-504 Hunting of pen-raised birds.
Section 9-11-505 Penalties.

49r, please stop.....

That's only the indexes.

Can we really expect kids (or even adults) to know all this crap?

don't do it.....

C'mon, copy and paste the entire thing. It's not terribly long.

a pox on you Clem, and yer name goes on the juju doll....

Pfftttt.

How are all the chillun' and folk gon' larn these things?

Why are you guys so sensitive to 49er pointing out the truth? He just uses facts to back up what he says...it's quite an amazing concept.

Never said it wasn't the truth.

nobody EVER called me sensitive.......

49er I have read them. Maybe not front to back but I have read them. And I did not hear it from your average joe and have heard it from a cop and game warden. And when those kinds of people tell you thing you should listen well I try to anyway.

cops and game wardens aren't immune from stupid.....trust me on this.

How has that worked for you so far?


Now, who do you believe?

Thanks. Your check is in the mail.

Seems like this horse gets beat about three times a year..........

I have shot MANY deer with a .223. Many, many, deer. It works just fine. A 55 grain soft point bullet or one of the new 60 grain bullets will do a good job out to 150 yards. They will break bone, pass through, and kill a deer. I've seen it, done it, liked it. Stay away from the balistic tips or the varmint loads and you'll be just fine.

I have a custom ruger 77 in .223 that I use for a truck gun and about 90% of the deer I kill myself are shot with it. I've killed 200 pound bucks on down to coys and what ever. I have a buddy that is a profession hunter in Africa. He culls, hundreds of animals, with one. Uses them on Impala to Kudu. Shot placement on the larger stuff is vital, but you can shoot a small gun that don't recoil much alot better than a 300 ultra mag.

I have never shot any, but the 60 grain fussion should be nasty on a deer. I bought 1000 rounds of the Black Hills 55 grain soft points about 4 years ago and I ain't out yet. When I do run out, I'll probably try the fussion.

the 223 is a sissys gun, just sayin......

That's just your sensitive side talking ...

there is no sensitive side.....

I'm takin' a 223 Polar Bear huntin'!!!

Well, I dang sure have learned some stuff from this thread. But I'm a short distance hunter with about a max out to 50 yards with a 100 grs of sharp razorblades!

I have probably killed more deer with a .22LR than most of the goobers that post here.

And, yes, I know it was illegal!

The Statute of Limitations has long since ran out on that!!!

Bfred, way past time for "the picture". Come on ,you're wanting to. Do it.

Which part ?

I see no reason why you are wrong.(from what i can find in the regs)

You can hunt with a 30rd mag I have for years in ar platforms only place I don't take is forever wild land

Holy thread resurrection, Batman

Damn...... lol 6 years.

Had to blow the dust off this one didn't he

Dint , they pass a law. that silencers are
legal in Alabama now to hunt with.

Yes

An English teacher somewhere just had a heart attack...

Not silencers. Suppressors

SSSShhh they silence

Some of those WMA restrictions are ridiculous. The deer can't find the property line and some of them do nothing for the safety of other hunters. For example:. On public land I can take my M&P shield 9mm as a backup or protection against dogs/coyotes/whatever. But the barrel is too short for WMA. I would carry my Ruger Blackhawk 357mag. Why is it that way? The Ruger is more deadly to another hunter. The Smith might be too small for deer.... But it's legal on private land. Makes no sense.

You may need more than that if you hunt where that man was killed during deer season by poachers.

I’d like to get in on a “burro cull” as referenced early in thread.