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Why should you read your state's hunting regulations every single year?

The rules change, like season dates, hours and bag limits.

  1. It is only required for new hunters
  2. Rules such as seasons and limits can change each year ✔
  3. The booklet is a test you must pass

Why: Wildlife agencies update their regulations every year based on the health of each species. It is the hunter's responsibility to know and follow the current rules.

Huh, didn't know that: Regulation booklets are summaries; the actual statutes have the full legal language.

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Why did the hunter read the rule book in the deer stand? He wanted to stay up to date.
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Sources

  1. Connecticut DEEP Hunter Safety Manual, Chapter 14: Outdoor Safety https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DEEP/hunting_trapping/pdf_files/Hunter_Safety_Manual/Chapter14.pdf

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