Wednesday, December 31, 2008

ATF has listed what they consider explosives

2008 listing from ATF~ enjoy the read ~bpb

Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau

The list covers not only explosives, but also blasting agents and detonators, all of which are defined as explosive materials in 18 U.S.C. 841(c). This notice publishes the 2008 List of Explosive Materials.
The Department has not added any new terms to the list of explosives or removed or revised any listing since its last publication.
NOTICES
Commerce in Explosives; List of Explosive Materials,
80428–80430 [E8–31179]
[TEXT] [PDF]

Monday, December 29, 2008

Antis want fish stocking STOPPED!

Hey, what did I say a few years back about stocking programs and the antis~

December 2008 American Sportfishing Association Policy Watch

Policy Watch is a monthly update for the sportfishing community about the American Sportfishing Association’s Government Affairs activities.

California DFG Stocking Program Threatened
The Pacific Rivers Council and the Center for Biological Diversity recently sued the California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) over non-native fish stocking. These stocking programs have been used as a management tool for more than 100 years. The groups filed the lawsuit over concerns regarding depredation of the native frog population and that no Environmental Impact Report (EIR) had been completed for the programs. The result was a court order barring the DFG from non-native stocking until it completed an EIR in January 2010.

After weeks of negotiation between the DFG and the plaintiffs, a new order was signed in late November allowing the DFG to stock more waters than would have been allowed under the first ruling. This is an important modification for areas where communities depend on fishing. ASA’s position is that it is unnecessary to label trout and other stocked species as “non-native” due to the longevity of the stocking program. The stocked species have a very high recreational value and contribute significantly to local economies.
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ASA Communications
American Sportfishing Association
225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 420
Alexandria, VA 22314

Now that you've read it does this article burn your ass as much as it does mine? Better yet, What the hell kind of Judge would even let that argument enter the court room?
I'd say its a Judge looking to be replaced.....unless that is he was voted in under the CHANGE policy this past November.

Regards,
BPB

Bullet sizing dies on the cheap

If you don't want to spend a $100.00 r more for few sizing dies then here is a trick I've done for a few folks in the past.

Take a 7/8" dial X 14 thread bolt.
This thread size will fit in your press. Check first~you know the deal
Find a drill close to the dia you need. 31/64 is .4844" [.4921 is 12.5 mm]
Cut the hex off of the bolt
Find someone who has a lathe and drill the hole all the way through the bolt. You can do this in a drill press it just takes a few minutes longer to find center.
Make up a piece of wood dowel rod wrapped with fine sand paper to clean up the tool marks.
Take a round grinding stone, the cheap kind that fits in you drill motor and chamfer the bolt hole a tad. Just enough to round it off so the bullets self center at the start.

You can thread it in your press and use a dowel rod , like the one left over from sanding; to push the bullets through or do them by hand.

Or give me a call

Good luck

Regards BPB

Friday, December 26, 2008

New Mexico Canada Lynx USFW comment period

Freaken amazing! You all remember the lynx dumped in Colorado some years back? Ya know the ones that starved and froze to death. Now it is claimed that maybe a pair or 2 have wandered into New Mexico.
Here is your chance to comment on the new Lynx territory.
BPB

Docket
FWS-R6-ES-2008-0122
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Canada Lynx (New Mexico)
Docket Type
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Document ID
FWS-R6-ES-2008-0122-0001
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Add Comments

How To Comment
You may submit information by one of the following methods:• Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.

Follow the instructions for submitting comments.•

U.S. mail or hand-delivery:
Public Comments Processing, Attn: FWS-R6-ES-2008-0088;
Division of Policy and Directives Management
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service;
4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 222
Arlington, VA 22203.

We will not accept e-mail or faxes.

We will post all information provided to us at http://www.regulations.gov.

This generally means that we will post any personal information you provide us (see the Information Solicited section below for more details).

ADDRESSES:

This finding is available on the Internet at http:// www.regulations.gov. Supporting documentation we used in preparing this finding is available for public inspection, by appointment, during normal business hours at the

Montana Ecological Services Field Office
585 Shepard Way
Helena, MT 59601

Please submit any new information, materials, comments, or questions concerning this finding to the above address.

Title
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 90-Day Finding on a Petition To Change the Listing Status of the Canada Lynx
Abstract
Document Type
PROPOSED RULES
CFR Citation
50 CFR 17
Page Count
5
Start End Page
76990 - 76994
Effective Date
RIN
FR Volume Number
Date Posted
12/18/2008
Comment Start Date
12/18/2008
Comments Due

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

New York ATF firearms laws brief

Hey readers, Here is a link to the ATF that has a PDF file for New York's firearms laws.
It may not be exactly what is law in your area, but it contains enough information to get started on.
http://www.atf.treas.gov/firearms/statelaws/26thedition/newyork.pdf

Regards,
BPB

NY Times Comments on Reynolds Farm

Hey readers~

Here is the link to the NY times feel free to comment on the closure of the game farm. I've read a few million emails against the farm closing, I just figured some of you would like to put it out in the open for the media to pick up on.
Merry Christmas



http://theboard.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/12/17/an-unusual-menu-item-is-on-its-way-to-new-york-soup-kitchens/#comment-87463


Regards,

Monday, December 22, 2008

Pittman-Robertson Funding Sportsmen's money!

For those of you who what to know were all your tax dollas go here is a link to the P&R fund.
Subject: Pittman-Robertson Funding
Here's a link to the apportionment of PR funds, state-by-state.

http://www.fws.gov/home/feature/2008/Pittman-Robertson-FY08.pdf

The next time the antis or anyone else complanes about wildlife and the DEC's projects being "all" tax payer supported give them this link.

BPB

Sunday, December 21, 2008

Worried about welfare increases STOP

To many people are fixated on New York's budget increase for welfare recipients~ so stop it, RIGHT NOW.

It’s an investment~
A few prices have dropped but it is nothing to brag about, NY State made millions on all increases in products the last 18 months. That is something you don't hear them talk about when whining about the losses. Things like cell phone and internet that have reaped billions of tax dollars are not mentioned either.
20 years ago these taxes never existed.

1. Welfare gets an increase because it is tied to the U.S. agricultural department.
2. Don't forget about the new 2 million people who have lost jobs in the last year they are entitled to support as well.
3. A government can’t very well give billions to millionaires and not send a few dollars to a guy who has worked 30 years for a company that went tits up because the CEO is a thief.

Welfare increases don't bother me near as much as all the corporate and government thieves who approved the fleecing of America.
The government will always throw out a hot topic such as welfare to distract the people from what is really going on.
AND sad to say people fall for it.

Don’t read the media reports on NY budget go and read the actual 88 budget items.

Government people like Obie-1 never use the word “spend” any more, the new word is always an “investment” in our youth, country, security, policy.
No matter how you wrap it; horseshit is still horseshit even though some call it manure.

Bill

Saturday, December 20, 2008

Shandaken Primitive Biathlon

Primitive biathlon planned
The 12th annual Shandaken primitive biathlon will start at 8:30 a.m. Jan. 18 at the Upper Esopus Fish & Game Associations grounds. The primitive biathlon couples an 18th century frontiersman's skills in using wooden snowshoes and his marksmanship using a muzzle-loading black powder rifle.

For registration information, call 845-331-5201, or go to www.shandakenprimitivebiathlon.com.

WWW.NYSMLA.Org also has a primitive biathlon in March visit us at www.NYSMLA.org look under the calender page for shoot information.

Friday, December 19, 2008

NY Pheasant program gone

Sportsmen swindled by DEC and antis

Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 4:26 PM
Subject: Game farm info
Fred,
I asked DEC spokesman Yancy Roy today what would be the fate of the stocking program now that the game farm is closing. Here is his answer. I guess that's that. It was fun while it lasted.

Jeff Hope this statement helps:

The closure of the farm reflects the end of the pheasant stocking program, not a shift to alternative sources of birds. A final decision has not been made as to usage of the facility going forward.
Yancy=

The alternative was for NY to open a dove season, as Fed Neff of the Syracuse area has been lobbying for years to do.

Any loss of hunting,fishing,trapping and/or animal use by humans always makes them happy. bpb

http://www.hsus.org/web-files/PDF/hunting/hsus-dec-pheasant-cut-letter-12-9-08.pdf

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

NY's 88 fee increases & cuts to sportsmen's programs

88 yes 88 new taxes or :"fees" as they are named by government 88

What frost my nards is the bottle bill tax will go into the environmental fund pit never to be seen by anyone ever again.
I also have a lifetime hunt/fish license I see they did not discuss what I asked at the Grannis meeting & that was how do you propose to give us life timer's our special tags?

As I read off some of Patterson's list to the wife I replied; that I'd rather have a property tax increase, that way I could at least write it off.

BTW did you all see the 18% tax on beverages to help combat obesity?
Their is another healthy tax that will go into some administrators bonus check.

What Patterson fails to undrestand while the state is looking at laying off some 3,000 odd employes they never mention if they are part time'rs, seasonal, contract or full time. 3k out of almost 200,000 state employees. You know as well as I do that all government and corporations are filled with top heavy administration.
Maybe this will force those who were promoted under the special peoples & promote a moron act to come back to base camp and deal with some of the problems they initiated. OUCH

The state tosses out unemployed statics like they are including all unemployed. If you all remember a few years back many states adopted a benifits for pay plan. In his plan they only paid benifits for say a year after hat the unemployed were dropped from the states unemployment rolls.
If we have a 7.6% actual counted unemployment, (that is if you believe the government figures) rate then the real numbers ma well by %15 or more.
The state & feds plan is to let the people pay for the criminal acts of the government and private CEO’s million’s of golden retirements & fleecing America.

Can't even protest:
Now if we host a sit in or march on the government they’ll just call it a terrorist act and toss us all in one of those FEMA camps.

Then again lets hit the schools:
We might start at home by attending school budget meetings and protest anything but education? I see Rochester had a bone tossed at them for another theater in Renaissance Square. Oh goodie I say, another theater to go with the other 2 losers on opposing corners of the block.
Maybe I can get on board and support the purchase of a leaky broke dick boat to float our leaders off into he sunset in.
I’ll name it the “Fairies to Freedom” !

Regards, Bill

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

NY budget cuts to Enviromental programs

Group,
Read em` and weep, from a tax on all bottles to salmon,trout, marine licenses, park fee increases.
DEC education camp fees from $250 to $325 per session~ that will kill the program for sure, I do not know to many associations that will pay a $75.00 fee increase.
For the full report visit this site
Regards,
BlackPowderBill

http://publications.budget.state.ny.us/eBudget0910/fy0910littlebook/Environment.html
2009-2010 Executive Budget – Briefing Book
Environment and Energy
Adirondack Park Agency
Department of Agriculture & Markets
Department of Environmental Conservation
Department of Public Service
Energy Research and Development Authority
Environmental Facilities Corporation
Hudson River Park Trust
Hudson River Valley Greenway Council and Conservancy
Northeastern Queens Nature and Historical Preserve Commission
Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Sunday, December 14, 2008

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Friday, December 12, 2008

Obama's pick for Department of Interior is well like by teh antis.
Gee ain't that at shocker to sportsmen who told ya all watchout for change.
Friends:

As you may of you know the Missisquoi and Trout Rivers in Northern Vermont are being studied for a “Wild and Scenic” Designation”. Given his history, why would Congressman Grijalva be concerned about the Wild and Scenic Designation’s potential impacts on the use of weapons? Something just doesn’t add up. Any insight would be appreciated. Read Below
Frank Stanley Government Affairs
Vermont Traditions Coalition127 Sports Club Dr. #123Bolton, VT 05477802-238-0364www.VermontTraditions.org
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1) Congressman Grijalva sponsored (there were no co-sponsors) the amendment to H.3667, the Wild and Scenic Designation (H.Amdt. 1168 concerning the designation’s potential impact on the use of weapons on the land and adjoining lands)? (read below)

http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h110-3667http://www.govtrack.us/congress/vote.xpd?vote=h2008-581
H.Amdt. 1168: Amendment required that the proposed study... to H.R. 3667: Missisquoi and Trout Rivers Wild and... (Vote On Amendment)
Vote Number:
House Vote #581 in 2008 [primary source]
Date:
Sep 10, 2008 5:53PM
Result:
Agreed to
Related Amendment:
H.Amdt. 1168: Amendment required that the proposed study analyze any potential impacts on the possession or use of a weapon, trap, or net, including a concealed weapon. amending H.R. 3667: Missisquoi and Trout Rivers Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2008

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2) Grijalva worked hard to block guns in our National Parks and Refuges. Claiming guns in our parks and refuges are harmful and dangerous (read below)http://www.grijalvaforcongress.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=51%3Anr-guns-harmful&Itemid=34

Proposal to Allow Loaded Guns in Parks Harmful and Dangerous
Friday, 04 July 2008 23:52
Washington, DC – Yesterday, Rep. Grijalva sent a letter to Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne in opposition to the Interior Department proposal to change long-standing prohibitions on loaded guns within National Parks. Rep. Grijalva called the proposal unconscionable and stated that the proposed change would create grave risks for Park employees, visitors, and wildlife alike. The Department of Interior proposed last month to change decades-old regulations that prohibit visitors from carrying loaded weapons. Under current regulations, weapons may be in the possession of visitors but must be unloaded and inaccessible, i.e., locked in a trunk or other storage container. This rule was enacted to protect visitors and employees, and as a measure to prevent poaching of wildlife in Parks. “The last thing visitors to our National Parks should have to worry about is the idea that some of their fellow visitors could be packing heat as they tour the battlefield at Gettysburg, camp along a river in Yosemite, or visit the grave of Martin Luther King, Jr.,” stated Rep. Grijalva. “There is a legitimate reason for keeping guns inaccessible in our Parks, and the Bush Administration’s attempt to roll back this important safety measure is nothing but pandering to the interest groups who would like to see any and all sensible restrictions on guns abolished.”Click on the link below to view the letter.

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3) In Defense for Animals along with many “green” and animal rights groups are pushing for Grijalva as Secretary of Interior.
Click here http://www.idausa.org/facts/hunting.html to find out what the IDA (In Defense of Animals) thinks of hunting.


http://ga0.org/indefenseofanimals/notice-description.tcl?newsletter_id=16099036



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Please help us assure our country has a Secretary of Interior who really cares about the public lands, wild horses, burros, and all the other animals who share our beautiful country. Rep. Raul M Grijalva (D-AZ) may be emerging as the top contender for the post, according to Politico.com, and we think he'd make a fine pick.
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As an Arizona Representative, Congressman Grijalva has a 100% record on animal issues. In addition, as Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands he has been instrumental in advancing fair and balanced use of federal parks, recreational areas, and public lands with ranching, hunting, mining and oil interests.
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Monday, December 8, 2008

Reynolds Game Farm Closing

Sent: 12/5/2008 4:29:58 P.M.
Eastern Standard Time

Subj: Closure of the Reynolds Game Farm

FYI>>> Patricia Riexinger 12/5/2008 3:01 PM >>>

I have very little information to share, other than to advise that as part of the state's effort to address the budget shortfalls, we have been told verbally by the administration to close the Reynolds Game Farm and dispose of the birds as quickly as possible. We are attempting to identify viable alternatives for orderly execution of the directive, though the short notice and lateness of the season will make this a very difficult task. We passed word to Game Farm staff yesterday, and Gordon Batcheller has traveled to Ithaca today to meet with staff.

We hope to match staff reassignments up as best we can with their interests and Division needs. We don't know if the property and facility itself will remain a Department asset, nor the timetable for its disposition. Pheasant propagation has been a very visible and popular part of the state's wildlife management program since the establishment of a game farm in Sherburne in 1909.

The Reynolds Farm has been in operation since 1927, and since 1999 has been the sole facility supporting the statewide pheasant program. The game farm staff have always been extremely professional and dedicated to doing a first rate job to meet the desires of sportsmen and landowners; I encourage you to join me in supporting them in the weeks ahead. The Commissioner still intends to meet with sportsmen to discuss this with them but word is getting out quickly and we wanted to have you hear about the impending closure from us.

We are developing a communication plan; Yancey's on board; and I'm glad it's the weekend. I promise to keep you posted.

patty

Wanted~ Muzzle Loaders for Project

Looking for Muzzle loaders Real quick here:
If you're in the need of quick cash I can offer you a fair price for your old closer front stuffers.
I'm looking for older flint & percussion Thompson Center Muzzleloaders/Browning,Ithaca,CVA,Parker Hale,...ect any style and calibre`.

My project is to rebuild and offer them as loaners at our ML shoots and to sell at a fair price to get folks started in the sport.

I can provide a donation slip if necessary~

Please contact me off line.

Thanks Bill

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Wanton Waste laws in the U.S.

Wanton Waste Laws

ALASKA

AS 16.30.010. Wanton Waste of Big Game Animals and Wild Fowl

(a) It is a class A misdemeanor for a person who kills a big game animal or furbearer or a species of wild fowl to fail intentionally, knowingly, recklessly, or with criminal negligence to salvage for human use the edible meat or fur of the animal or fowl.
(b) If a person is convicted of violating this section and in the course of that violation failed to salvage from a big game animal at least the hindquarters as far as the distal joint of the tibia-fibula (hock), the court shall impose a sentence of imprisonment of not less than seven consecutive days and a fine of not les than $2,500.
(c) The imposition or execution of the minimum sentence described in (b) of this section may not be suspected under AS 12.55.080 or 12.55.085. The minimum sentence prescribed in (b) of this section may not be reduced.

INDIANA
Wanton Waste—It is illegal to kill or cripple any wild animal without making a reasonable effort to retrieve the animal to include in your daily bag limit. It is illegal, however, to enter private property without permission to retrieve downed game. Before your hunt, make sure you have permission to track game on land adjoining your hunting area.

KANSAS

Giving, Receiving Game

Game given to another person must be accompanied by the donor’s written name, address, hunting or fishing license number or permit number (if permit required), and signature, as well as the date of donation. (Download Suggested Donation Form)

Sale of Game

It is illegal to sell wild game meat. This includes the sale of game at banquets or charitable events. Furbearer meat may be sold. (See “Disposing of Furbearers”)

Wanton Waste

By regulation, hunters must attempt to find any game crippled or killed. Retrieved animals must be kept until they are:

1. cleaned;
2. eaten;
3. taken home;
4. taken to a taxidermist or processor; or
5. given to another person.

MAINE

A person may not waste a wild bird or wild animal that has been wounded or killed while hunting. For purposes of this section, “waste” means to intentionally leave a wounded or killed animal in the field or forest without making a reasonable effort to retrieve and render it for consumption or use.


MINNESOTA

97A.031 Wanton waste.

A person may not wantonly waste or destroy a usable part of a protected wild animal (all mammals) unless authorized.

Disposing of or abandoning live animals, carcasses, garbage, trash…or other debris…on any WMA is prohibited.


MONTANA

Hunters or persons in possession of a game animal or game animal parts, are prohibited from wasting or rendering unfit for consumption, any part of a game animal that is defined as “suitable for food.” For big game animals, all of the four quarters above the hock, including loin and back strap are considered suitable for food. A person harvesting a black bear or mountain lion is prohibited from abandoning the head or hide in the field.


NEBRASKA

Section 37-507. Game bird, game animal, or fish; abandonment or needless waste; penalty.

Any person who at any time takes any game bird, game animal, or fish other than baitfish in this state and who intentionally leaves or abandons such bird, animal, or fish or an edible portion thereof resulting in wanton or needless waste or otherwise intentionally allows it or an edible portion thereof to be wantonly or needlessly wasted or fails to dispose thereof in a reasonable and sanitary manner shall be guilty of a Class III misdemeanor.

NORTH DAKOTA

14. Wanton Waste
No person shall kill, cripple, waste, destroy, spoil or abandon the edible flesh (breast meat) of any wild turkey without making a reasonable effort to retrieve the bird, and retain it in his/her actual custody, at the place where taken and between that place and either (a) his/her personal permanent residence, (b) a taxidermist, or (c) a common carrier.


ONTARIO

You may not let the flesh of any harvested game wildlife which is suitable for food be destroyed, spoiled, or abandoned. A hunter who kills a fur bearing mammal shall not abandon the pelt or permit to be spoiled or destroyed.

SOUTH DAKOTA

41-1-4. Wanton waste or destruction of protected birds, animals, and fish prohibited. Violation as misdemeanor. No person may wantonly waste or destroy any of the birds, animals, or fish of the kinds protected by the laws of this state. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor.

TENNESSEE

Wanton waste requires hunters to retrieve all crippled or dead game if possible and prohibits disposal of dead wildlife on WMA’s.

TEXAS

General Wanton Waste:
No person may capture, kill or destroy any wildlife protected by law and remove the head, claws, teeth, hid, antlers, horns or any or all of such parts from the carcass with the intent to abandon the carcass. No person may kill any wildlife protected by law and abandon the carcass without disposing of the carcass in the most appropriate manner.

Wanton waste of Waterfowl:
A reasonable effort must be made to retrieve any killed or wounded birds and any wounded bird retrieved must be immediately killed and made a part of the bag limit. After retention, the birds must be kept in an edible condition.


WYOMING

23-3-107. Wanton destruction of big game animal; reward.

(a) No person shall wantonly take or destroy any big or trophy game animal.
(b) The director may offer a standing reward not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) to be paid from the game and fish fund for evidence leading to the arrest and conviction of any person violating this section.
(c) The purpose and intent of this section is to protect big or trophy game animals from wanton, ruthless, or needless destruction.
(d) Violation of this section constitutes a high misdemeanor punishable as provided in W.S. 23-6-202(a)(ii).

FEDERAL
TITLE 50 - WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES

CHAPTER I - UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

SUBCHAPTER B - TAKING, POSSESSION, TRANSPORTATION, SALE, PURCHASE, BARTER, EXPORTATION, AND IMPORTATION OF WILDLIFE AND PLANTS

PART 20 - MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING

subpart c - TAKING

20.25 - Wanton waste of migratory game birds.

No person shall kill or cripple any migratory game bird pursuant to this part without making a reasonable effort to retrieve the bird, and retain it in his actual custody, at the place where taken or between that place and either (a) his automobile or principal means of land transportation; or (b) his personal abode or temporary or transient place of lodging; or (c) a migratory bird preservation facility; or (d) a post office; or (e) a common carrier facility.

[41 FR 31536, July 29, 1976]

Vermont new rules Fish & Game retrival

Rules Governing the Retrieval and Utilization of Fish and Wildlife
Version 4, 12-2-08


1.0 Authority

1.1 This rule is promulgated pursuant to 10 V.S.A. §§ 4081 and 4082. In promulgating this rule, the Fish and Wildlife Board is following the policy established by the General Assembly that the protection, propagation, control, management, and conservation of fish, wildlife, and furbearing animals in this state is in the interest of the public welfare and that the safeguarding of these valuable resources for the people of the state requires a constant and continual vigilance.
1.2 In accordance with 10 V.S.A. § 4082, this rule is designed to maintain the best health, population, and utilization levels of Vermont’s wildlife.
1.3 This rule applies to all persons taking or attempting to take game, small game, and fish by hunting, fishing and trapping.


2.0 Purpose

The purpose of this rule is to ensure proper retrieval and utilization of the State’s fish and wildlife resources.


3.0 Definitions

Any term not defined herein has the meaning accorded to it in 10 V.S.A. Section 4001.

Reference other pertinent definitions (game, small game)

“Abandon” means to take, but not retrieve or retain, in an individual’s possession, any game, small game or fish.

“Take and taking” means pursuing, shooting, hunting, killing, capturing, trapping, snaring and all lesser acts, such as disturbing, harrying or worrying or wounding or placing, setting, drawing or using any net or other device commonly used to take animals, whether they result in the taking or not; and shall include every attempt to take and every act of assistance to every other person in taking or attempting to take fish or wild animals, provided that when taking is allowed by law, such a taking must be by lawful means and in a lawful manner.




4.0 Activities and Restrictions

4.1 Hunting: No person may take any game or small game species by means of hunting and abandon the carcass. A reasonable effort must be made to retrieve any taken or wounded game or small game animal protected by law and the retrieved animal must be immediately made part of the daily or seasonal bag limit. This regulation does not apply to an animal taken in accordance with 10 V.S.A. § 4828.
4.2 Fishing: No person may take any fish species by legal means and abandon it on land or on top of any frozen body of water. Any fish not retained as part of a person’s daily creel limit shall be immediately returned into the water body from which they were caught. Any retained fish must immediately be made part of the daily or seasonal creel limit. This regulation does not apply to baitfish as defined in Section 5 of Title 10, Appendix Section 122.
4.3 Trapping: A person who takes a fur-bearing animal shall not abandon the pelt.
4.4 Sick or diseased animals may be left in place and shall be reported immediately to a representative of the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, including state Game Wardens.
4.5 Exemption for Crop and Property Damage: This rule does not apply to any animal taken in accordance with the following provisions
10 V.S.A. § 4826 (Deer)

10 V.S.A. § 4827 (Bear)

10 V.S.A. § 4828 (Rabbits and fur-bearers)

T.10 App. § 35 (Moose)

T.10 App. § 22a. (Turkeys)

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Rules Governing the Retrieval and Utilization of Fish and Wildlife
Version 4, 12-2-08


1.0 Authority

1.1 This rule is promulgated pursuant to 10 V.S.A. §§ 4081 and 4082. In promulgating this rule, the Fish and Wildlife Board is following the policy established by the General Assembly that the protection, propagation, control, management, and conservation of fish, wildlife, and furbearing animals in this state is in the interest of the public welfare and that the safeguarding of these valuable resources for the people of the state requires a constant and continual vigilance.
1.2 In accordance with 10 V.S.A. § 4082, this rule is designed to maintain the best health, population, and utilization levels of Vermont’s wildlife.
1.3 This rule applies to all persons taking or attempting to take game, small game, and fish by hunting, fishing and trapping.


2.0 Purpose

The purpose of this rule is to ensure proper retrieval and utilization of the State’s fish and wildlife resources.


3.0 Definitions

Any term not defined herein has the meaning accorded to it in 10 V.S.A. Section 4001.

Reference other pertinent definitions (game, small game)

“Abandon” means to take, but not retrieve or retain, in an individual’s possession, any game, small game or fish.

“Take and taking” means pursuing, shooting, hunting, killing, capturing, trapping, snaring and all lesser acts, such as disturbing, harrying or worrying or wounding or placing, setting, drawing or using any net or other device commonly used to take animals, whether they result in the taking or not; and shall include every attempt to take and every act of assistance to every other person in taking or attempting to take fish or wild animals, provided that when taking is allowed by law, such a taking must be by lawful means and in a lawful manner.




4.0 Activities and Restrictions

4.1 Hunting: No person may take any game or small game species by means of hunting and abandon the carcass. A reasonable effort must be made to retrieve any taken or wounded game or small game animal protected by law and the retrieved animal must be immediately made part of the daily or seasonal bag limit. This regulation does not apply to an animal taken in accordance with 10 V.S.A. § 4828.
4.2 Fishing: No person may take any fish species by legal means and abandon it on land or on top of any frozen body of water. Any fish not retained as part of a person’s daily creel limit shall be immediately returned into the water body from which they were caught. Any retained fish must immediately be made part of the daily or seasonal creel limit. This regulation does not apply to baitfish as defined in Section 5 of Title 10, Appendix Section 122.
4.3 Trapping: A person who takes a fur-bearing animal shall not abandon the pelt.
4.4 Sick or diseased animals may be left in place and shall be reported immediately to a representative of the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, including state Game Wardens.
4.5 Exemption for Crop and Property Damage: This rule does not apply to any animal taken in accordance with the following provisions
10 V.S.A. § 4826 (Deer)

10 V.S.A. § 4827 (Bear)

10 V.S.A. § 4828 (Rabbits and fur-bearers)

T.10 App. § 35 (Moose)

T.10 App. § 22a. (Turkeys)