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Post by hoosier on Dec 12, 2006 22:40:52 GMT -5
I was told that shining and killing 'coons is illegal if you are not hunting with dogs. Is this correct?
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Post by icowinchell on Dec 14, 2006 6:32:15 GMT -5
Hoosier,
This is not correct. It is legal to shine an artificial light to look for and take racoons at night. You must possess a valid small game hunting license and have permission to hunt the property from the landowner. Some coon hunters that hunt with hounds are not fond of this hunting practice. I hunt with coonhounds and I have absolutely no problem with it. It would be a good way to spend and evening and maybe pick up a few coonhides. I often seen many coons sitting up in the trees while hunting. However, I do not shoot them because I enjoy working the dogs and want as many coons in the area to run. But there is nothing illegal or unethical about it.
Good Luck
ICO Winchell
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