I've seen the ASA website, but I can't find anything that backs it up on a Massachusetts website. Any MA hunters here that have a link to the regs? Thanks.
MA airgun hunting regs.
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I'm just looking for verification of the ASA list. For instance coyotes are on the list. No hunting with anything larger than. 22lr at night. How does a .25 or .30 air rifle fit in there? Anyway, just don't want to be questioned and my only response is "well this website said it was ok".
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If I remember correctly when I looked up, it is vague at best. I would suggest contacting Environmental Police for clarification. Just don’t expect a positive answer if you are in the eastern part of the state. The western zones are less restrictive,but, “air rifles” are not written in clearly.
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I dug into this a year or so ago and ran into zero info clarity as well. I hunt with my .30 air rifle and I know it does not produce the same energy as a .22lr (close but, still under the power levels. So knowing that and the fact that it is and air rifle I just went for it. Just to be extra safe I did use pellets and not slugs as well. Lucky that I haven't encountered any EP were I hunt.
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I’m in the western part of mass.I asked a EPO that same question his response was.Its a pellet gun and the only reason he would question anyone would be if he got a complaint.
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Ok. Thanks.
This brings up the question of where ASA is getting their information from.
Also can't find out if it's legal to hunt pigeons.
This brings up the question of where ASA is getting their information from.
Also can't find out if it's legal to hunt pigeons.
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I live in western mas, and in the same boat with usuing a .25 or larger at night. its technically not a fire arm. but they down know their ass from their elbow about airguns. your best bet is to call your local EPs and ask them personally. and then post here what they said so I dont have to call. lol
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not sure what or who your talking about. but id still love to know the actual answer to this night hunting question.
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Sorry, I guess I mixed you up with another Craig. I thought you might be from Oxford. The four wheeler looked familiar.
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The hunting regs list approved methods for taking game. If airguns aren't on the list they aren't approved. Be carefull with the silencers too as there are illegal in the taking of game. Always er on the side of caution. Having a few hundred dollar fire arm taken away for breaking the rules would suck. Imagine it being your few thousand dollar rig instead. All I'm saying is be diligent and get permission, or denial in writing.
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Silencers are illegal in MA on firearms I thought but ‘moderators’ are not illegal on air rifles because air rifles are not firearms ....
But....I’ll end this by saying don’t take my word for it and consult the EP and Mass State Laws lol
But....I’ll end this by saying don’t take my word for it and consult the EP and Mass State Laws lol
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There are no species listed for air guns in the regs, so how does the ASA list all those species that can be taken with an air gun?
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Probably the best and only way to know for sure is reach out to game and wildlife and get the facts
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You can always play stupid. lol
"But sir, an airgun is not considered a fire arm. there for I didn't break any rules."
Not saying this is a good idea or the correct thing to do. …… but whos gunna know. and yes, I always try to fallow the rules the best I can.
"But sir, an airgun is not considered a fire arm. there for I didn't break any rules."
Not saying this is a good idea or the correct thing to do. …… but whos gunna know. and yes, I always try to fallow the rules the best I can.
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Hey, I am in Ma also, zone 11. I was thinking of asking a few farmers if they needed help with pest rabbits, anyone knows any laws that pertains to this? I mean so that I am able to harvest rabbits as pests, not during hunting season, I couldn’t find much.
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