A question that arises at every dove field....

[Deadeye]

Do you have to have a hunting license to hunt on your own land? Everybody always seem to chime in on this one with their thoughts. Just wondering if SB or anyone else that knows what the actual law states would answer.

I attended one of those classic shoots on Monday morning. You know the one, you just randomly pick out a spot and it turns out to be the best in the field. I was shooting doves in self defense and had my limit before 7:30am. It was great.

deadeye

[dentalduck]

i've read the law to say that if your name is on the deed to the land then you do not have to have a liscense to hunt that parcel of land. go to the miss. dept. of wildlife and fisheries website (i think it's mdwfp.com) for clarification.

[Wildfowler]

I have been told that you may hunt without a license on property that is deeded to you. But, to hunt waterfowl, you must still have a federal stamp. But I too would like to hear the official answer.

[judge jb]

right you both are... all persons engaged in the sport of hunting between the ages of 16 thru 64 must have a valid license on their person unless upon lands titled to that person... people under the age of 16 or 65 and over are required to have proof of age upon them in the form of a drivers license or a copy of birth certificate..... for a fee of 5 dollars you can obtain an exempt license from MDWFP.... i think you have to send to Jackson for these, not sure...

judge jb

[Dutch Dog]

If I am not mistaken I believe you must be a mississippi resident as well.

[Big Lou]

Hey Deadeye how did Grits do? Hunter had 42 birds under his belt by Monday afternoon, bear only had 12 under his. He is still try to figure out the shot from the handler thing?

[Deadeye]

Lou, Grits did great! He made me so proud for his first hunt. He was fired up when everyone started shooting. He marked them great and hurried back with them. He picked up 30-40 on monday morning and 15 monday afternoon. I can't tell you how proud I was. Everyone in the field complimented me on how Grits worked. The only thing that we have to correct is breaking. He broke alot but his drive was incredible.

Sounds like Hunter and Bear had a food time as well. We didn't have any birds in our field, they left. There were plenty of birds there 2 weekends ago and they just left. We are going to work in the field this weekend to try to salvage the last weekend. I'll call you and let you know if we have any birds.

Deadeye