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Serious question don't know a good title- public land hunting related
Posted on 11/6/17 at 10:05 am
Posted on 11/6/17 at 10:05 am
So I followed a creek behind my house to an undeveloped area. Along the way I passed many houses with fences next to the banks of the creek. I came to a section that is undeveloped and didn't have any fencing. I saw some deer sign and entered the woods. About 10 yards in i spooked a nice 8 point buck.
So my question is. Can I hunt this area. Google maps shows a lot of undeveloped land that's backs up to an apartment complex. my plan is not to hunt in the wooded area but on the side of the creek before the tree line actually starts, on what I'm assuming is public land, tree line being private. Before I start putting corn out and a camera( it's a pretty brutal hike to and from my house) I want to know( or be convinced) that what I'm doing is fine. Clearly I'm bow hunting and my only concern is if runs too far into the woods. No way it can run near the development at all but hope it doesn't run far.
Please advise. I won't be giving up my honey hole so don't ask for specifics
So my question is. Can I hunt this area. Google maps shows a lot of undeveloped land that's backs up to an apartment complex. my plan is not to hunt in the wooded area but on the side of the creek before the tree line actually starts, on what I'm assuming is public land, tree line being private. Before I start putting corn out and a camera( it's a pretty brutal hike to and from my house) I want to know( or be convinced) that what I'm doing is fine. Clearly I'm bow hunting and my only concern is if runs too far into the woods. No way it can run near the development at all but hope it doesn't run far.
Please advise. I won't be giving up my honey hole so don't ask for specifics
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Posted on 11/6/17 at 10:07 am to MLSter
If this is in Louisiana you can bet your arse it's not public land.
Posted on 11/6/17 at 10:07 am to MLSter
No. Developed or not, you don't own it.
Posted on 11/6/17 at 10:09 am to MLSter
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my plan is not to hunt in the wooded area but on the side of the creek before the tree line actually starts, on what I'm assuming is public land
I'd determine the ownership of the land you plan to hunt first and foremost.
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So I followed a creek behind my house to an undeveloped area. Along the way I passed many houses with fences next to the banks of the creek. I came to a section that is undeveloped and didn't have any fencing. I saw some deer sign and entered the woods. About 10 yards in i spooked a nice 8 point buck.
You've already admitted to trespassing. Until you verify you can actually hunt any part of it, stay off.
This post was edited on 11/6/17 at 10:10 am
Posted on 11/6/17 at 10:11 am to MLSter
Yea, there is no way that's what you call "public land." Why do you "assume" it is public land?
Posted on 11/6/17 at 10:12 am to MLSter
It's probably private. Search for the assessor's records. Many now have sites that allow you to zoom in like Google Earth and see who it's registered to.
Posted on 11/6/17 at 10:17 am to FalseProphet
I figured it public land because DPW recently had to barge through my fence to do some work on the creek for drainage. Also I assume it is public as this creek heavily foods during rains and it would make sense that the state( or local) would own the creek and the surrounding banks so that they can dig it wider, as they've done in the past.
Only fence I crossed the whole time was my fence along the creek. No signs anywhere on that property.
This is smack dab in the middle of BR
Only fence I crossed the whole time was my fence along the creek. No signs anywhere on that property.
This is smack dab in the middle of BR
This post was edited on 11/6/17 at 10:22 am
Posted on 11/6/17 at 10:25 am to MLSter
Just because the local drainage board has an easement on the property to clean or widen the ditch, doesn't mean it's public. Someone owns the land and it is not you. Public land as it relates to a river or stream is only to the ordinary high water mark of said river or stream.
That's why you can canoe down a river without any problems, but when you camp, you better stay below the OHWM.
That's why you can canoe down a river without any problems, but when you camp, you better stay below the OHWM.
Posted on 11/6/17 at 10:26 am to MLSter
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I figured it public land because DPW recently had to barge through my fence to do some work on the creek for drainage. Also I assume it is public as this creek heavily foods during rains and it would make sense that the state( or local) would own the creek and the surrounding banks so that they can dig it wider, as they've done in the past.
Only fence I crossed the whole time was my fence along the creek. No signs anywhere on that property.
This is smack dab in the middle of BR
Not sure about LA but you were trespassing in MS and would be ticketed for hunting there, not all public land is avalable for hunting, and that is assuming the land is public.
Posted on 11/6/17 at 10:28 am to arbe25
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but when you camp, you better stay below the OHWM
Just adding that is a LA thing, most everywhere else you best stay off dry land as it is private.
Posted on 11/6/17 at 10:29 am to MLSter
East Baton Rouge Parcel Map
1% chance its public land in the middle of Baton Rouge. However, this link will show you parcel boundaries and owners.
1% chance its public land in the middle of Baton Rouge. However, this link will show you parcel boundaries and owners.
Posted on 11/6/17 at 10:36 am to MLSter
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I figured it public land because DPW recently had to barge through my fence to do some work on the creek for drainage. Also I assume it is public as this creek heavily foods during rains and it would make sense that the state( or local) would own the creek and the surrounding banks so that they can dig it wider, as they've done in the past.
Only fence I crossed the whole time was my fence along the creek. No signs anywhere on that property.
This is smack dab in the middle of BR
Public land refers to multi-acre rural properties known as WMA's, National Forest, etc. Not, a drainage ditch you followed past a neighborhood to the first undeveloped small block of woods that I guarantee are privately owned.
Posted on 11/6/17 at 10:42 am to Clyde Tipton
Not the undeveloped land. I figured that was owned. I guess what I was looking for was answered as the high water level or whatever.
I would reach out to the owner of the land but it's a hospital group so I'm pretty sure it's a no.
Thanks for that link btw.
I would reach out to the owner of the land but it's a hospital group so I'm pretty sure it's a no.
Thanks for that link btw.
This post was edited on 11/6/17 at 10:43 am
Posted on 11/6/17 at 10:47 am to MLSter
Geez man you are breaking multiple laws here.
First off, are you allowed to put out corn on WMA's in Lousiana? Because every other state I've hunted you aren't allowed to "bait" public land.
Most importantly, the only "public" land that you can hunt is publicly posted management areas whether that be a WMA, national forest, state park, etc.
You can't just hunt a city park or other "public" area that the local government owns. Local government land is not "public land".
First off, are you allowed to put out corn on WMA's in Lousiana? Because every other state I've hunted you aren't allowed to "bait" public land.
Most importantly, the only "public" land that you can hunt is publicly posted management areas whether that be a WMA, national forest, state park, etc.
You can't just hunt a city park or other "public" area that the local government owns. Local government land is not "public land".
Posted on 11/6/17 at 11:16 am to MLSter
There is an iphone app called "On X Hunt" that I would suggest you download. Its basically a GPS/map that has a layer that shows parcels and who owns it. That should help you out...but even if its government owned, don't assume its open to hunting without contacting the appropriate government entity that owns it first.
On X is like $29/year but they give a free 7 day trial. So you can just cancel it after you've figured out who owns the piece of land you're trying to hunt.
On X is like $29/year but they give a free 7 day trial. So you can just cancel it after you've figured out who owns the piece of land you're trying to hunt.
This post was edited on 11/6/17 at 11:20 am
Posted on 11/6/17 at 11:26 am to Tiger Prawn
Huntstand has the same feature, but it doesn't work for Louisiana.
Does onx have parcel info in Louisiana?
Does onx have parcel info in Louisiana?
Posted on 11/6/17 at 11:29 am to MLSter
Dont listen to them OP, they're all just jealous of the honey hole you found. Get as many stands and cameras in there as you can so that people know you have it staked out.
Posted on 11/6/17 at 11:37 am to Cowboyfan89
Yeah On X has LA parcel info. When you tap on a spot it brings up owner info and how many acres. Doesn't always have owners address though.
Sorry for huge images...don't know how to resize
Sorry for huge images...don't know how to resize
Posted on 11/6/17 at 11:41 am to TheDrunkenTigah
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Dont listen to them OP, they're all just jealous of the honey hole you found. Get as many stands and cameras in there as you can so that people know you have it staked out.
Spoken like a true country baw
Posted on 11/6/17 at 11:52 am to Tiger Prawn
Impressive. May have to add that to the arcenal in the future.
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