Do I need a hunting license even if I'm hunting on my own private property?

Question

I live in Ohio

Answer 1

NO IF YOU OWN THE PROPERTY IN OHIO YOU AND YOUR RESIDENT CHILDREN DO NOT NEED A HUNTING LICENSE TO HUNT ON YOUR OWN LAND ELSE WERE IN THE STATE YOU DO...GOOD LUCK

Answer 2

Ohio has a landowner exemption which states "Ohio Resident landowners, spouses and their children - Are not required to have a hunting license, fur taker permit, either-sex deer permit, antlerless deer permit, spring or fall turkey permit or Ohio Wetland Habitat Stamp when they are hunting or trapping on land they own."(1) Kentucky also has a landowner exemption which states "In some cases, a resident hunter may not be required to buy a hunting license, permits to hunt deer, bear or turkey, or a Kentucky Waterfowl Permit. Here are those situations: Kentucky resident owners of farmlands, their spouses and dependent children hunting upon their own farmlands during an open season."(2) I certainly think you should double check this information with the Ohio DNR and Kentucky DFW, but it sure looks like a resident landowner in Ohio and Kentucky can hunt on his/her own lands without having to buy a hunting license. Edit: As for the Federal migratory birds stamp... Check with your state's DNR and see what they say since they will be able to give you a definitive answer.

Answer 3

No. You do not need a license to hunt on your own land in Ohio regardless of whether you have 3 acres or 3,000 acres. You must follow all rules and regulations, bag limits, hours, etc.
If deer or turkey hunting you must make your own temporary tag with your name, address, time, and date and attach it to the deer or turkey and then take it to a check station.
Rules and regulations at the link below.
http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/wildlife/regs/default.htm

Answer 4

Check with your local Fish and Wildlife department. I know here in Florida you have to have a license on your property but up in Georgia and Virgina you don't have to. Just check to make sure before you go hunting.

Answer 5

All I can tell you is Indiana laws. I have a farm and can hunt anything on it without a license. My neighbor only has ten acres and he has to get a license because there isn't enough land there.

Check with your local DNR.

Answer 6

If you have a lot of property with no one around it probably won't matter. If you have nosey neighbors then you might not want to. It also depends on what you plan to shoot. If you are going to shoot a deer or something a license may be good, if you are after a rat or soemthing no body will care. By the way, it IS legal to drive on your own property even if you aren't 16.

Answer 7

u need a license unless you own 75 contiguous acres and are hunting small game only on these 75 acres. Most states say you need to be a resident landowner. Non Resident land owners need special licenses as well. COntact your local wildlife dept ALWAYS if in doubt. ignorance will not save you a fine

Answer 8

It depends on what your hunting,In Missouri you can take Deer with a farm tag without hunting license

Answer 9

Well do you live out in the boonies or so you have nearby neighbors that could possible turn you in?

You probably don't need a license, but I would not "take that to the bank." If you have a lot of open spaces and you take a buck with a bow and arrow, who is gonna know? Same for if you are out in the boonies and you fire off one shotgun round. Is that so unusual in the country? NO.

However, you may violate other laws like "discharging a firearm within city limits.'

Best to call the state office and see.

Answer 10

I would check before I shot. I have literally hundreds of deer elk and antelope that range on my fields. I usually don't see them till after harvest and leave some food out for them.
I always get licensed to hunt my own ground. I wont chance losing that right.