i notice on the wma brochures it says no hunting license is necessary to hunt hogs. if you read the requirements for the season it lists a bunch of permits i usually get in the sportsmans license. so to only hunt hogs what are the requirements? do i still need a wma permit, archery permit, muzzleloading permit, depending on the season? i will probably still get my sportsmans license, but my hunting buddy is on a tight budget and does not like to hunt anything but hogs.
They are changing the verbage this year. Tell him to not fight the gray area and get a license.
Which WMA are you asking about cause all the ones I hunt require a license to hunt hogs and I hunt a bunch . Now I don't know if you need an archery or Muzzleloader stamp if you're hunting hogs in small game season with a bow or a muzzle . I normally get the Gold Sportsmans and I'm good to go . Tell him to call FWC in Tallahassee and get the facts straight .
Ray, there is actually a loop hole in the law that if you are hunting hogs only, you don't need a hunting license on wma's(due to them not being classified as game animals). If I remember what Chuck said, it is to be reworded this off season
Just remember. Even though all game wardens "should" know all the rules, it doesn't mean that they "do" know all the rules. Your buddy may end up with a ticket and have to fight it in court. Think of the time and expense that will take vs the cost of a license, mgmt stamp, etc.
A hunting license is a little more than the cost of a 12 pack. (unless you're drinking Natty like me, which in that case it's a 12 pack and a 6er for a license)
