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Felons can hunt- they cannot use or possess firearms. In SOME states (not all) they may possess, and hunt with muzzleloading firearms, or use a bow. But they may not have uncontrolled access to firearms. (Cannot be left alone with them unless they are locked up)
Yes, convicted Felons can Bow hunt in Oregon, provided the felon has completed their Post Prison Supervision, Probation or Parole and been completely discharged from the court/corrections/supervision system... The only reason they can't bow hunt while on supervision is because it is a condition of PPS/Probation/Parole that they cannot possess ANY weapons... A Bow is not a Firearm, and is not treated as one in Oregon; although in 2008 they did place restrictions on Felons owning Antique firearms (there still remains some clarity issues about muzzle loaders amongst law enforcement however)... See ORS 166.170-735 http://www.leg.state.or.us/ors/166.htmlFurthermore there are no laws preventing Felons from obtaining hunting/fishing licenses/tags (General Bow Hunts include Buck/Deer/Elk/Pronghorn/Grey Squirl and Special Bow hunts are available for Bear/Cougar/Bighorn/Mtn Goat)... 2009 Oregon Big Game Regs (pdf) http://www.dfw.state.or.us/resources/hunting/big_game/regulations/2009biggameregsweb.pdf
Yes you can hunt as a convicted Felon in Connecticut, Here is the answer I got from the CT DEP. A convicted felon can possess archery equipment, therefore he can hunt with a bow and arrow in Connecticut. Proof of a bow hunting certification course must be submitted before an archery permit can be issued. Mark Clavette DEP Wildlife Division
can a convicted felon hunt deer with a bow or a gun
This is what I was told by a federal game warden it is not illegal for a felon to hunt with a black powder gun or a standard bow. A crossbow is illegal. A crossbow, shotgun, rifle, or any handgun it is illegal for a felon to possess.
As said below- a felon may not possess a firearm. In SOME states they may possess a muzzleloading firearm, or a bow. Felons are banned from possessing firearms in ALL states by Federal law. Violate that, and you will have 10 years to serve in a Federal prison. Check with parole staff for limitations in YOUR state.
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Convicted felons are prohibited by most states and the federal govt from possessing firearms, which is the method most commonly used in hunting. However, you may be able to possess something other than a firearm, such as a bow.
Yes. Only firearms possession is limited by being a felon.
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