There was a time when a hunting trip involved little more than grabbing the shotgun and stepping out the back door. Not any more. That means no excuses.
Hunters are responsible for everything that occurs on a hunt - whether on public or private land.
They are responsible for knowing all rules and regulations, even those that change during the season. All public land is not open to hunting, but the state has a system of more than 40 wildlife management areas and wildlife refuges covering more than 1 million acres, most of which accomodates hunters. Regulations on these lands often are different than those on public and private land outside the system. Check the 1997-98 Hunting Regulations brochure for details. There are a increasing number of pay hunting operations, covering everything from dove and waterfowl to deer and turkey.