WMA laws?

[RTRhunter]

I live in Alabama and hunt WMA some and was wondering about does a saddle fall under law saying a full body harness? State Alabama says if you hunt elevated off ground you must wear a full body harness? Just wondering any other states has same law? This will be my first year using a saddle. Just curious I want to be legal.

 

[Nutterbuster]

I hunt in Alabama as well. All saddles except the trophyline (which has shoulder straps) would be considered ill-eagle I would guess.

However, I've hunted 3 seasons with one on WMA land. I think the spirit of the law is to keep folks safe. I feel safe, and would unhesitatingly show up to my court date if issued a ticket with a saddle and a post.

"Knock me off of my "stand" and I'll leave quietly"

 

[Jwiggins762]

Shhhh..... I dont want to know lol. I seen that as well but figured if I'm not sure than it's got to be legal....right??

 

[cmbetke]

Life is all about perspective right? How you see things...hahaha

 

[CptFrank]

It supports your "full body" right?

 

[fbwguy]

I have no clue if it constitutes a legal harness in Arkansas, but the Game Warden that I ran into on a WMA was very impressed.

 

[RTRhunter]

Yeah just curious how y’all handle it. I have hunted WMA for last 5 years and have seen a lot of climbing stand locked to tree which is illegal in Alabama. I don’t believe green jeans is going to walk in that far anyways. If so I will do like Nutterbuster and show up on my court date. I have on seen 1 game warden in that 5 years So I am not to worrried.

 

[Cript2014]

Most wardens (at least around here) are very friendly. If you talk to them with respect and don’t try to jump their authority they will normally coach you. I’ve had one here help me drag a deer out from over a mile in. He was waiting on me when I got to the truck I was dropping my gear then going back to get the deer. He came with me and helped drag the entire way! Just give them common courtesy and they will do the same. Also playing stupid works really good if all else fails lol.

 

[RTRhunter]

Most wardens (at least around here) are very friendly. If you talk to them with respect and don’t try to jump their authority they will normally coach you. I’ve had one here help me drag a deer out from over a mile in. He was waiting on me when I got to the truck I was dropping my gear then going back to get the deer. He came with me and helped drag the entire way! Just give them common courtesy and they will do the same. Also playing stupid works really good if all else fails lol.

True everyone I have came across has been extremely nice

 

[Murph4028]

Been hunting the same place for the last 5 years and I've never even seen a game warden.