Can a convicted felon hunt with a gun?

Answer 1

No, a felon is not supposed to carry a gun at all.

But.... After several years many states will allow you to request clemency from the state governor. If your crime was not a violent crime and enough time has passed and you have shown that you are no longer a criminal or getting into trouble you may receive these priveleges back. In Wisconsin there are several clemencies issued per year on an individual basis.

Actually, it can depend on the State in which you live. In Arizona, a felon who has successfully completed probation or parole can own a firearm as long as the underlying felony did not involve the use or threatened use of a weapon or result in great bodily harm to a victim. It's the Wild Wild West.

Answer 2

i heard felons could hunt, as long as it's with a blackpowder rifle. just from what i heard.

Answer 3

A convicted felon can hunt in the state of Alabama. However, a convicted felon can not own or use a firearm.

Answer 4

No. It makes no difference what state or what the circumstances. It is a federal offense for a convicted felon to ever own or possess a firearm (US Code, Title 18).

Answer 5

Not unless he has petitioned the court to have his record expunged AND his rights restored.

Answer 6

In general, it is illegal for a felon to own, possess, or even be in close proximity to a firearm of any sort in any of the fifty states.

Answer 7

No. A felon is federally prohibited from possessing a firearm for any reason.

Answer 8

Yes you can. Any form of primitive hunting is acceptable. Bow, knife or black powder.