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Air Rifes and Small Game
- Thread starter SoldSpartan
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A link to the regs might help if you want an opinion. You sometimes have to read carefully, usually "methods of take" is the section to really read carefully. In addition some birds are classed as migratory game (ducks, geese Mourning dove) and are usually not allowed to be taken with airguns.
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So the way I read it; I cannot hunt small game using an air rife that shoots pellets bigger than .22.
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That's the way I read it as well, now get sighted in and hit the woods! Either .177 or .22 will do the job on squirrel or rabbit if shots are well placed. Practice a lot at different distances, know your rifle and resist the temptation to take shots you're not confident about.
If you've never prepared game for the table it's a good idea to have someone with experience show you how. If there isn't anyone like that around, Youtube is your friend. I refined my rabbit skinning and learned how to process quail that way.
Good hunting!
John
If you've never prepared game for the table it's a good idea to have someone with experience show you how. If there isn't anyone like that around, Youtube is your friend. I refined my rabbit skinning and learned how to process quail that way.
Good hunting!
John
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I believe what's posted above to be out of date (2010). And, I'd question any F&G law seven years old. Personally, I'd call the F&G or look for an on-line update.
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On other pages of the Georgia code, it does talk about youth hunting, and the term AIR RIFLE appears, and with no restriction as to caliber. And, if you read the code correctly, the .22 caliber or smaller rimfire, (note the comma), air rifles...
I sure as heck call the local office after rereading the material.
Let me add....
On other pages of the Georgia code, it does talk about youth hunting, and the term AIR RIFLE appears, and with no restriction as to caliber. And, if you read the code correctly, the .22 caliber or smaller rimfire, (note the comma), air rifles...
I sure as heck call the local office after rereading the material.
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Second the advice to contact your local game warden. All the wardens I have met are very helpful and want you to ask questions rather than break the law.
Good luck!
Good luck!
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