States that allow suppressor deer hunting

[LJH]

We have enough laws. I would love to see this "restriction" removed from our laws.

 

[TheDan]

It would be nice to take your deer down without the other guys on your lease having to hear your rifles noise (the deer also hear it...so you are messing with everyones hunt).

They'll still hear it. A suppressor on a rifle takes a deafening boom and reduces it to a loud noise. Still, its better than nothing.

 

[Driller]

They'll still hear it. A suppressor on a rifle takes a deafening boom and reduces it to a loud noise. Still, its better than nothing.

I use subsonic ammo for my hogs. quieter than a pellet gun.

 

[Texas42]

I use subsonic ammo for my hogs. quieter than a pellet gun.

What caliber?

 

[Driller]

.308 subsonic. Currently in the process of permitting an SBR 300 blackout on an AR frame.

 

[Driller]

Well folks good news. Talking to TXPWD I found out that they are already discussing allowing suppressors by next September for game animals.. This has been a topic of discussion at the Parks and Wildlife meetings the past couple months. There will be a meeting for public input in January. I will keep everyone posted. They got my e-mail address and will be giving me updates So far everything is positive at the discussions.

 

[BigHoss]

PM sent to you for assistance...

 

[texasislandboy]

I just ordered mine. It will be used on hogs... A LOT.. may order some night vision for it aswell.

 

[Driller]

It is just a wait and see right now. As soon as I get any info for public input I will pass it along.

 

[Bithabus]

Some good points. Legislative action is not required to change the ban on suppressed hunting of game animals in Texas, just action of the PW commission.

 

[Driller]

Thats what PW told me also. He said just sit back and wait a couple months while they hash this thing out.

 

[Driller]

Update: Public hearing in January. I will post the date when I get it. Another meeting end of March or first of April where it might be voted on and pass. Deer hunting with suppressors was actually brought up for discussion by a member of the PW commission. So far very positive discussions.

 

[Bithabus]

Sounds great. I guess the anti side will argue legalizing suppressed hunting would cause an increase in poaching, but we can remind them that suppressors are a felony to possess in Texas unless you jump through all the hoops, and criminals are not likely to jump through those hoops.

 

[txgunner00]

Would it help to call these commissioners and voice our support?

 

[Bithabus]

TPWD: Texas Parks & Wildlife Commission

 

[Driller]

Would it help to call these commissioners and voice our support?

Not yet. Wait until the public input request in January. We don't want to push too much now. There will be a time to push all at once.

 

[Driller]

Sounds great. I guess the anti side will argue legalizing suppressed hunting would cause an increase in poaching, but we can remind them that suppressors are a felony to possess in Texas unless you jump through all the hoops, and criminals are not likely to jump through those hoops.

The process to legally own a suppressor is a very very simple process. Your time takes about 15 minutes. The hard part is waiting for the ATF to approve it. Been waiting 5 months for a .22 cal can. My .30 and .223 cans only took 3 months earlier this year. I did my trust with Sean Cody over the phone. He is very efficient and has the whole process streamed lined.

 

[Bithabus]

The process to legally own a suppressor is a very very simple process. Your time takes about 15 minutes. The hard part is waiting for the ATF to approve it. Been waiting 5 months for a .22 cal can. My .30 and .223 cans only took 3 months earlier this year. I did my trust with Sean Cody over the phone. He is very efficient and has the whole process streamed lined.

I agree it is a simple process, but it is not something criminals are going to do.

 

[AusTex]

Not sure if it was covered but I had a group of pigs come in.. and just destroy my feeder twice last weekend.. Running off two nice 8's.. The didn't stop till they got every bit of corn in the county... I would have loved to have a sub on me with the can.. Pop one in the head quietly.. but still enough noise to hopefully run them all off.. then continue my hunt. Great idea.. I say go for it.. I know about 20 others that will sign a petition.

 

[Driller]

Not sure if it was covered but I had a group of pigs come in.. and just destroy my feeder twice last weekend.. Running off two nice 8's.. The didn't stop till they got every bit of corn in the county... I would have loved to have a sub on me with the can.. Pop one in the head quietly.. but still enough noise to hopefully run them all off.. then continue my hunt. Great idea.. I say go for it.. I know about 20 others that will sign a petition.

You can legally shoot those pigs with a suppressor while deer hunting. Most have quick connects. remember to take it off when you shoot at the deer. The cool part is we want to be able to leave it on when the deer come. The game wardens around here are cool with this. Some use their own suppressors for hog suppression in developed areas. Yes they get to kill hogs in The Woodlands,TX and no one has any idea they are doing this for them. One game warden has a Rock River AR-15 suppressed and is having fun doing his job.