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August 27th, 2009, 03:46 PM #1Member
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Hunting from Horseback
Does anyone know if PA has a restriction on hunting from horseback? I understand that the SGL's and State Parks limit equestrians to designated trails, but it is my understanding that with some exceptions, much of the ANF is open for cross-country riding. Recently I've gotten the crazy idea I want to take my horse and pack back into the ANF for a few days during rifle season. I cant find any regulations in the PA Game Commission website that address it one way or the other.
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August 27th, 2009, 09:27 PM #2
Re: Hunting from Horseback
If there is no law against it, then it's legal... I don't know if you would find it in the hunting regulations, but if you go on their site you can pull up the unabridged PDF document of PA Title 50 which would definatly be able to tell you yes or no... I personally wouldn't do it in an area with a high amount of hunters, but on private land, if legal, it would be an adventure... lol
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August 27th, 2009, 09:55 PM #3Grand Member
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Re: Hunting from Horseback
MMMM big deer to shoot !
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August 27th, 2009, 10:14 PM #4Super Member
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August 27th, 2009, 10:41 PM #5
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Re: Hunting from Horseback
you guys havent heard of CMS (cowboy mounted shooting)?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Im0MfTYQlqo
Im working with a starter pistol right now. I should be able to fire a rifle from his back soon. and if not.... well.... like you said, it'll be an adventure.
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August 28th, 2009, 08:55 AM #7
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Bow works very well from horse back, deer just stand there watching, they aint afraid of horses.
In a world of compromise some men dont.
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August 28th, 2009, 12:59 PM #8Super Member
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Re: Hunting from Horseback
Don't forget Physics...I remember my cousin stepping up on a blowdown and shooting a 6 point w/ his .308; we found him nursing his sore head wondering if he hit it...we did find the deer about 75 yards away...he collected a huge lump on the back of his head. Maybe you'll be OK if you don't use a mega-magnum...after all it's your horse...
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August 28th, 2009, 01:05 PM #9
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Being raised around horses and guns, I have seen it done many, many times. A good portion of my long rifle range is horse pasture and have shot amongst them. Even had to wait more than a few times for the horses to clear the area
I know Williamsport Police Mounted Unit members that have incorporated it in their training. My friend on that unit goes out west every year hunting and has done so from horseback.
As to the OP, I do not know what the PA regulations are, but it would be silly to prohibit it.
Be safe (and HI-YO SILVER, AWAY!).
Scott
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