I was surprised to learn from the FWC that hunters are permitted to use laser beam sights on firearms for hunting. I have a long range green laser device attached to my mini-14. I'm pushin 60, and the old peepers aint what they used to be, the laser should help me real well.
Ya, I would call the main office to check on that. I'd hate to have some new guy not knowing what the law's are cost you a ticket.
It says in the regs "no artificial light". Not sure if that falls under it or not.
Use the Ask a question function for the FWC and they wil answer it
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If the laser is not being used to provide illumination, and is only used as an aiming point, I can't see why it would be considered "artificial" light. A copy/paste from the regs book says it all. Not saying that they didn't leave something out, but this IS the "bible" as far as what we, the average Joe hunter, have to abide by.
Prohibited methods and equipment for taking game
- Hunting with bows equipped with sights or aiming devices with electronic computational capabilities or light projection (laser) features during archery season
If the laser is not being used to provide illumination, and is only used as an aiming point, I can't see why it would be considered "artificial" light.
Thats my though process also, but I would rather be safe than sorry. A lot of conceal carry guns have lasers on them, so you are probably right
