PA narrows weapon choices for turkeys in response to declining #s

roundball

roundball

Old Mossy Horns
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Moose said:
One would think if they were that concerned they would just shorten the season or eliminate hens as legal takes.


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Pennsylvania Bans Turkey Hunting With Muzzleloaders, Slug Guns, and Pistols Amid Population Declines

According to the new restrictions, shotguns and archery gear will now be the only legal means of harvest for turkey hunters in the state.
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Agree...

And I also wonder what rationale was used to eliminate muzzleloaders.
Seems like there are probably very few who Turkey hunt with a ML to begin with.
Could have at least allowed traditional smoothbore muzzleloaders.
Traditional smoothbore muzzleloaders are cylinder bore and use no shot cups.
 
buckshooter

buckshooter

Old Mossy Horns
Just like a diet that will work. Eat less , exercise more.

Cut the number of turkeys taken and/or make the season shorter.
 

CRC

Old Mossy Horns
Fall turkey hunting is a big deal to turkey hunters in most of PA.

So closing the season is not what the Game Commission wants to do.

Season length varies by wildlife management unit.

The PGC has been reducing season length and prohibited rifles already.
 
KennyZeDevilDog

KennyZeDevilDog

Eight Pointer
roundball said:
Agree...

And I also wonder what rationale was used to eliminate muzzleloaders.
Seems like there are probably very few who Turkey hunt with a ML to begin with.
Could have at least allowed traditional smoothbore muzzleloaders.
Traditional smoothbore muzzleloaders are cylinder bore and use no shot cups.
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The issue with your reasoning is it makes sense. They can't have that. My guess is that seasons may overlap so people aren't afraid to put a BP smackdown on a turkey.

I agree, smoothbores and the few actually designated as shotguns should've been allowed.
 
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