Lookout for Big Beaver!

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08-23-2006, 10:31 PM

Alpha Capo

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Lookout for Big Beaver!

Are beaver leagal to shoot while bow fishing?

08-24-2006, 08:23 AM

carpsniper

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RE: Lookout for Big Beaver!

No. Not in Illinois anyway.

08-24-2006, 02:41 PM

Bulzeye

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RE: Lookout for Big Beaver!

Oh well, big beavers aren't really all that much fun anyway.

08-24-2006, 03:32 PM

nsdemit

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RE: Lookout for Big Beaver!

ohio doesn't expressly forbid killing beaver with a bow +/- bowfishing equipment. i say, if you have a fur-taker's permit, it's at least not illegal. you paid the state.

08-25-2006, 10:44 AM

Bulzeye

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RE: Lookout for Big Beaver!

FYI for IL bowfishermen.

Posted elsewhere:

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are beavers leagal game when bow fishing?

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Muskrats, mink, beavers, weaseland badgers may only be taken by trapping methods in Illinois. No hunting is allowed.
This applies to any type of weapon.