Running hounds without a hunting liscene in Indiana ????

B.Trull · Post by **B.Trull** » Sat Apr 23, 2005 12:07 am

I have seen, heard of , several houndsman being stopped by IDNR Conservation Officers and being asked to produce a valid Indiana hunting liscene during off season running. I can find no where in the regs where it says to run on state property one needs to possess a hunting liscene for off season game running ?

Hilltop Kennels · Post by **Hilltop Kennels** » Sat Apr 23, 2005 6:47 am

I have been stopped and asked for mine and I had to produce it or I would have got a fine. I asked him (game warden) when this became law and he said it has always been like that, for as long as he could remember. I always get mine at the first of Feb. anyway.

houndsound · Post by **houndsound** » Sat Apr 23, 2005 7:40 am

i'm not sure if i've seen it in the reg.'s , but since i moved here that's what everyone has told me, so I just buy it with a combo fishing liscence and don't worry about it.

dk

windy hollow · Post by **windy hollow** » Sat Apr 23, 2005 8:55 am

Pennsylvania has had that same law inplace long before I started hunting in 1969, and I think its a stupid law.

S.R.Patch · Post by **S.R.Patch** » Sat Apr 23, 2005 9:44 am

Has not only to do with the taking of wild game but also the "pursuit", I think that's where the "catch" is...
I think the field trial permit allows you to run without, on the days of the trial...

beaglebill · Post by **beaglebill** » Sat Apr 23, 2005 11:49 am

I have ran in the off season for over 50 years without a permit untill a friend said that i could get a ticket. I would buy one Sept so i just buy it earlier no big deal. I did read somewhere that a fellow 70 years old was given a ticket in some state for running without a license.

lonewolf · Post by **lonewolf** » Sat Apr 23, 2005 2:34 pm

guys,,,,,,,,,whenever your in pursuit of wild game wether it being running your hounds or taking it you need a hunting liceness,,, im 40 and it has been that way since i started running hounds in1978,,,,,,,,,,jeff

WrongsideRandy · Post by **WrongsideRandy** » Sat Apr 23, 2005 7:11 pm

Here is a link to a Indiana hunting board.....its a nice site. They have a place where you can "ask a conservation officer" a question and the CO will answer you. I have been told you have to have a license to run but didnt know for sure.

http://www.hoosierhunting.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi

Randy

DaManBeagles · Post by **DaManBeagles** » Sat Apr 23, 2005 8:40 pm

As you know I got a Warining Ticket down in Green County. I had to purchase a License and mail it to THE CO in 14 days are they put a Warrant out for you arrest.

Joe

MIKE · Post by **MIKE** » Sun Apr 24, 2005 9:07 am

I REALLY APPRECIATE THIS INFO. I HAVE NEVER HAD A LICENSE WHILE JUST RUNNING BEAGLES. I ALWAYS BOUGHT MINE IN THE FALL.
LOOKS LIKE I'LL BUY MINE EARLY THIS YEAR.

MIKE

B.Trull · Post by **B.Trull** » Sun Apr 24, 2005 10:40 am

Thanks for the replys folks.

keith2210 · Post by **keith2210** » Sun Apr 24, 2005 12:12 pm

having a liscense while running dogs is only required on public land right?...thanks keith

lonewolf · Post by **lonewolf** » Sun Apr 24, 2005 7:37 pm

no you have to have a hunting licennes where ever you pusue game on private or public,,,,,,,,

lonewolf · Post by **lonewolf** » Sun Apr 24, 2005 7:43 pm

the stae of indiana is trying to pass a law now the people over 65 has to purchase a hunting licenes,,,,,,,

HatterasBob · Post by **HatterasBob** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 6:32 am

In Maryland, you must have a hunting license when pursueing game, that is unless it is fox. Fox hunting is exempt, that's wrong! Many legislators are fox hunters and they don't want to have to buy a license. I don't see much different between chasing fox and chasing rabbits. That's Maryland, ultra liberal!

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Running hounds without a hunting liscene in Indiana ????

Running hounds without a hunting liscene in Indiana ????

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