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Squirrel from Boat
Posted on 10/6/25 at 12:08 pm
Posted on 10/6/25 at 12:08 pm
I am aware that I cannot hunt squirrels from a boat that in under power. I have been told that when I am moving in my boat, I have to have my guns in a case. I honestly have been told many conflicting things. Please clear things up. Thanks.
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Posted on 10/6/25 at 12:20 pm to bearhc
Not to be a dick but all the answers are here: LOUISIANA 2025-2026 HUNTING & WMA REGULATIONS
quote:Because no one reads what is posted above
have been told many conflicting things
This post was edited on 10/6/25 at 12:53 pm
Posted on 10/6/25 at 12:51 pm to mylsuhat
Posted on 10/6/25 at 1:00 pm to bearhc
I'm not sure this is true, lots of hunter's hunt squirrel out of their boat in the basin. Most use a trolling motor.
Posted on 10/6/25 at 1:17 pm to bearhc
I've slaughtered squirrels from a boat. It's too easy.
Posted on 10/6/25 at 1:24 pm to SETH6180
quote:
Most use a trolling motor.
A motor is a motor.
Posted on 10/6/25 at 2:10 pm to bearhc
quote:
I am aware that I cannot hunt squirrels from a boat that in under power.
Only a restriction on WMAs.
Firearms having live ammunition in the chamber and crossbows cocked in the ready position are not allowed in or on vehicles, boats under power, motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs, ATCs, WMA check stations, or in camping areas on WMAs.
Posted on 10/6/25 at 2:47 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
either is legal as long as you're not on a WMA, the trolling motor is much more effective for obvious reasons
Posted on 10/6/25 at 2:55 pm to SETH6180
[Edited for stupidity
This post was edited on 10/6/25 at 4:01 pm
Posted on 10/6/25 at 3:12 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
page 25-26 is for Deer hunting, where does it prohibit it for squirrel specifically? Your clip appears to come from the racoon/opossum section. Would you mind clipping the section header as well?
Edit to add just confirmed with GW directly, as long as boat is not moving under power of the engine while your shooting it is legal in LA except where prohibited on WMAs.
Edit to add just confirmed with GW directly, as long as boat is not moving under power of the engine while your shooting it is legal in LA except where prohibited on WMAs.
This post was edited on 10/6/25 at 3:30 pm
Posted on 10/6/25 at 3:14 pm to bearhc
quote:
I am aware that I cannot hunt squirrels from a boat that in under power. I have been told that when I am moving in my boat, I have to have my guns in a case. I honestly have been told many conflicting things. Please clear things up. Thanks.
In Georgia you can paddle a boat and shoot squirrels...its a blast and highly productive. Also shoot woodies and the occasional big duck and even timberdoodle. I am certain it is legal to scull a boat to shoot ducks federally so if you are moving with a paddle and no other form of power I can't imagine it being illegal anywhere.
Posted on 10/6/25 at 3:27 pm to bearhc
Was on a small lake fishing last year during the youth opener. The lake is located inside a WMA and there was a father and son in their boat easing along with a trolling motor doing damage.
It was cool to see.
It was cool to see.
Posted on 10/6/25 at 4:00 pm to SETH6180
Page 25, at least in the online PDF, is the first page of quadrupeds and game birds.
You are correct though, I pulled that from the possum section. The squirrel section does not list boats as prohibited.
You are correct though, I pulled that from the possum section. The squirrel section does not list boats as prohibited.
Posted on 10/6/25 at 5:03 pm to bearhc
quote:
am aware that I cannot hunt squirrels from a boat that in under power. I have been told that when I am moving in my boat, I have to have my guns in a case. I honestly have been told many conflicting things. Please clear things up. Thanks.
Bring a buddy to drive the boat. Launch in a Bayou. You sit in the front with your shotgun while he drives. If you don't kill at least 2 limits you doing it wrong.
Posted on 10/6/25 at 5:06 pm to bearhc
Just paddle down the bayou nice n quiet.
Posted on 10/6/25 at 7:55 pm to SenseiBuddy
Use to paddle down bayou rapides with my dad when I was a kid. We smoked em
Posted on 10/6/25 at 8:04 pm to bearhc
I've paddled a boat and shot squirrels, you cannot be under power was my understanding
Posted on 10/6/25 at 9:40 pm to ecb
I’m ignorant here, but assuming they float? You are shooting them over the water and picking them up by boat?
Posted on 10/7/25 at 12:10 am to baldona
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You are shooting them over the water and picking them up by boat?
No. They sink. You have to shoot them over land,then get out and go get them.
Me and brothers used to get 4 limits opening morning riding the bayous and shooting squirrels. The boat driver didn't need to shoot. We'd get his limit in no time and go back that afternoon to get another one. Fun times.
This post was edited on 10/7/25 at 12:13 am
Posted on 10/7/25 at 6:36 am to baldona
quote:
I’m ignorant here, but assuming they float? You are shooting them over the water and picking them up by boat?
Honestly in our area most of the time the squirrel is going to land in the water. Usually they float just enough to be able to scoop 'em up with a paddle or net, depending on how they've been eating I guess. Sometimes just their tail is floating and can be very hard to find.
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