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Which firearm measurements does IHEA say may have minimum legal requirements for hunting?

Caliber, gauge or projectile energy.

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  1. Firearm weight and finish
  2. Caliber, gauge or projectile energy ✔
  3. Scope power and reticle size

Why: IHEA tells hunters to check minimum legal requirements for caliber, gauge or projectile energy. Ammunition should match the game hunted.

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Answer: Caliber, gauge or projectile energy. IHEA tells hunters to check minimum legal requirements for caliber, gauge or projectile energy. Ammunition should match the game hunted.

  1. IHEA-WORLD 2026 Education Standards: The Complete Guide, Hunter Education, p. 2.34 ihea-world.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IHEA_Hunter_Edu_Std_Comp_Digital_053026-1-1.pdf
    minimum legal requirements for caliber, gauge or energy produced by the projectile
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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