[justshoot]

Can I pick-up small game from the road for coyote bait? I would like to use rabbits and squirrels for a bait station. I know deer is okay, have done so and received a permit number. Thank you.

 

[Woods walker]

No you may not.

 

[Mathews Shooter]

No you may not.

why not?

 

[Woods walker]

Simple, there is no provision in the law to allow it.

 

[ADKtrapper]

Is there a law that says you can't?

 

[dont]

road kill stew is good.

 

[ADKtrapper]

Prime road kill coon is worth the same as prime trapped coon (if not mangled too bad). Unfortunately next to nothing this year.

 

[R.W.J]

Raccoon isnt small game.

 

[Woods walker]

Of course there is, that would be the reason I answered his question with no, according to the law. A question was asked, I assume he wanted the real answer, not one that would make everyone feel good, it was answered, can't help if you don't like the answer.

 

[hoytxcutter]

Stop, shoot and shut up.

 

[Woods walker]

What does that have to do with a road killed animal?

 

[Rob1]

Stop, shoot and shut up.

 

[Woodywoodduck]

What does that have to do with a road killed animal?

I think what he is trying to get at is...

Instead of picking up road killed small game..

Just drive around, when you see a rabbit, squirrel or other small game critter, just

Stop, Shoot, Shut up

 

[ADKtrapper]

Of course there is, that would be the reason I answered his question with no, according to the law. A question was asked, I assume he wanted the real answer, not one that would make everyone feel good, it was answered, can't help if you don't like the answer.

I asked a simple question as well but in your usual condescending manner you replied like you did.

 

[psutrapper]

John S did answer you question.....if there is no law to provision it then it is not legal to do such action

 

[Steve in PA]

Laws tell you what is illegal.....not what is legal.

There are laws about illegally taking game, but I haven't found one that makes what the OP wants to do, illegal.

 

[R.W.J]

Laws tell you what is illegal.....not what is legal.

There are laws about illegally taking game, but I haven't found one that makes what the OP wants to do, illegal.

http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=514&objID=620824&mode=2#2307

Sec 2307, Unlawful taking or possession. You cannot legally take small game with a vehicle. therfore possession of it would be illegal.

 

[erschiessen]

Not trying to be insulting... but if I didn't kill the critter, only found it...?
But I notice there is a big hole in your post, RWJ... that would be keeping roadkill vension. If justice were truly blind, anyone hitting a critter - whether they keep it or not - would be violating this section... as it is written, IMO, allows for the amibiguity that the State thrives on.

IIRC, one can apply for a permit to keep found roadkill game. I think it is a permit PER CRITTER, not a permit to be a road cleaner... lol

If you are looking for coyote bait, pick up deer carcasses... you need to phone them in, but there are no fees associated with it.

 

[psutrapper]

and before anyone says it.... "but i didnt hit it with my vehicle, so why cant i pick it up? " - it was "taken unlawfully" therefore possession of said animal or part would also be unlawful

 

[erschiessen]

beat ya by 10 seconds... lol