New hunting rules?

[chrstian_indy]

So i've been reading a few other forums on different websites. The DNR (http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/files/fw-deerhuntguide.pdf)

For rifles it says:
Rifles with cartridges that fire a bullet of .357-inch diameter or larger; have a
minimum case length of 1.16 inches; and
have a maximum case length of 1.625 inches
are legal to use only during the deer firearm
season. Some cartridges legal for deer
hunting include the .357 Magnum, .38-.40
Winchester, .41 Magnum, .41 Special, .44
Magnum, .44 Special, .44-.40 Winchester,
.45 Colt, .454 Casull, .458 SOCOM, .475
Linebaugh, .480 Ruger, .50 action Express,
and .500 S&W.



But I've been reading that the maximum case length is 1.8 inches

Which one is it? 1.625 or 1.8?

 

[schoolmaster]

Currently it is 1.625. The PROPOSED rule is 1.8 mainly to allow the .460 S&W Mag cartridge to be used. This is in the process of being approved but will likely not go into effect until the 2012 season.

 

[chrstian_indy]

What happens if you get caught deer hunting with a larger caliber than what the current law says?

Do you get a ticket? gun permit revoked?

 

[Scotmak]

I would guess they could take your firearm and hit you with some serious fines and court cost. I would not mess around with that.

 

[meyer4589]

If the proposed 1.8 rule goes through you will also be able to use the .450 Bushmaster

 

[shooter1054]

If you get caught hunting illegaly, they can take just about everything you were using on your poaching trip. Gun, ammo, truck, all contents of said truck, etc. This is what I have been told by people I will give the benefit of the doubt to. In short, play by the rules and all is well. As for the new rule change, it is only a proposal right now. It will probobly be approved for 2012.

 

[03A3]

Don't mess with the DNR. They will put it on you if they want to, and some of them want to all the time.

I hope the 1.8 rule goes thru. I would like to try the Bushmaster round.