THP / Fine / Warden

[Shiloh]

I get it Paul! 

[sasquatch1]

I'm guessing the guy who got the ticket wasn't drawn for the early non-res permit so a valid license wasn't available to him at the time.

That's correct. Same restriction applies to me taking my child on youth hunt. I didn't draw so therefore I can't assist my child. So we can't hunt at all.

Sure you can. Just apply as a family, surely one of you will draw. You can then turkey hunt like they do Utah Elk, in groups of 20 for the experience, or in THPs concern, the content. They don't care about these restrictions because as long as 1 of their 5-6 member "turkey tour team" draws they can go make content.

[joey46]

I hope this doesn't also apply to MS fishing.  My wife and I go to Biloxi every so often to donate money to the casinos.  I often take a rod and after buying a short term saltwater license we walk the beach and I surf fish.  She has often taken my picture with her cell phone.  I hope I don't need to bond her out since she won't have a license.  See how stupid this is becoming. 

[bbcoach]

Sure you can. Just apply as a family, surely one of you will draw. You can then turkey hunt like they do Utah Elk, in groups of 20 for the experience, or in THPs concern, the content. They don't care about these restrictions because as long as 1 of their 5-6 member "turkey tour team" draws they can go make content.

Here is the problem, as I see it.  New MS law says he is participating in the Hunt so he has to have a license.  He didn't draw a tag but was filming, taking video and or pictures (1st Amendment).  He didn't have a gun, a call, shells, no gun, just a camera (on public ground).  Something to consider, if a licensed driver (valid driver's license) gets pulled over by a police officer and the driver has his children in the car and no citations are issued, do the children get a ticket for participation in the drive because they don't have a license?  MS and other States are assuming you are Hunting because you are in the group but have zero proof you were actually in the act of hunting.  If you aren't, HUNTING, why are you required to have a license?

[sasquatch1]

Joey, is that fishing spot a very limited draw WMA?

May be comparing apples to oranges.


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[sasquatch1]

MS could come up with an easy solution then BB,

Only those who draw the dates for the WMA can be on said WMA. Honestly I'd like that better myself I think.

I think ALOT of you are mixing this up with someone on an open National forest etc etc.


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[bbcoach]

MS could come up with an easy solution then BB,

Only those who draw the dates for the WMA can be on said WMA. Honestly I'd like that better myself I think.

I think ALOT of you are mixing this up with someone on an open National forest etc etc.


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Isn't WMA public land as is National Forest?  If that's the case, a non licensed individual has the same rights and privileges to be on the land as anyone else whether they are hunting or not as long as they don't interfere with someone's hunt.  Public land is public land.

[joey46]

Joey, is that fishing spot a very limited draw WMA?

May be comparing apples to oranges.


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Of course not.  I was being facetious.  But you get the point.  It would be a great idea for more of this revenue enhancement and resident appeasement.

[joey46]

MS could come up with an easy solution then BB,

Only those who draw the dates for the WMA can be on said WMA. Honestly I'd like that better myself I think.

I think ALOT of you are mixing this up with someone on an open National forest etc etc.


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Isn't WMA public land as is National Forest?  If that's the case, a non licensed individual has the same rights and privileges to be on the land as anyone else whether they are hunting or not as long as they don't interfere with someone's hunt.  Public land is public land.

Apparently not in ALL states.

[joey46]

Did any long time poster on this forum not know how this thread was going to go?

[eggshell]

Yeah, Joey, but we love watching train wrecks

[sasquatch1]

A WMA is state controlled.

Just like the game on it, under state regulations

Also, was Ted just nature walking or did he specifically go to take part in a hunt?


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[arkrem870]

Heck they don't allow you in the open National Forest either if you are assisting in a hunt.  I didn't draw the non resident permit and couldn't assist my kids on youth hunt on open National forest

[Greg Massey]

I made the post and everyone so far has been mostly respectful... Lots of good posts have been made about this topic / conversation and I don't see it as a train wreck at all. 

Now if you want to take it down that rabbit hole i'm sure we can, lets not act crazy and cause drama while enjoying and sharing good honest opinions with other members about the law / laws and how we feel, its all about bring awareness to the new Law in Mississippi and other states that have similar,

To answer your question, I'm the long time poster who started this post and as long as we act like adults, I don't see it being a train wreck... NOW if you feel the need to make it a train wreck kind of post then just move on and don't post. People have a right to opinions as long as they are within the drama free zone of this forum and OG ...

[bbcoach]

Did any long time poster on this forum not know how this thread was going to go?

I don't see this as a Train Wreck, but I'll let Greg Chime in with his thoughts.  IMO, this is about MS and other States Trampling on our 1st Amendment Constitutional Right.  Why do we as citizens of the United States have to have a license to film or take pictures on any Public property?  If they can get away with this with Hunters, then Birdwatchers, Nature Lovers and maybe your Cellular Cameras will be next in line.  Everyone will need a LICENSE (TAX) to participate in any endeavor.  This is why we fought England and started our own Union of States.