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Can convicted felons legally possess a hunting license?
Posted on 10/29/15 at 7:22 pm
Posted on 10/29/15 at 7:22 pm
OK, got a weird question. I know convicted felons cannot legally possess firearms. However, can they legally possess a hunting license?
I'm asking this because I realize that not everyone hunts with a modern firearm. Can felons legally possess (and hunt with) a muzzleloader?
Can they legally hunt with a bow or crossbow?
I apologize in advance if this has already been asked.
LC
I'm asking this because I realize that not everyone hunts with a modern firearm. Can felons legally possess (and hunt with) a muzzleloader?
Can they legally hunt with a bow or crossbow?
I apologize in advance if this has already been asked.
LC
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Posted on 10/29/15 at 7:26 pm to LongueCarabine
Just a bow, no crossbow.
Posted on 10/29/15 at 7:33 pm to LongueCarabine
What did you do? 
Posted on 10/29/15 at 7:55 pm to sloopy
I know of a guy that can't even possess a pocket knife. He just sits in front of a gas station and drinks beer all day.
Posted on 10/29/15 at 10:26 pm to LongueCarabine
I thought in certain circumstances of non violent crimes (money laundering, tax evasion, etc) that convicted persons could still obtain hunting privileges....I could be wrong
Posted on 10/30/15 at 3:05 am to bootlegger
This is Louisiana law:
§95.1. Possession of firearm or carrying concealed weapon by a person convicted of certain felonies
A. It is unlawful for any person who has been convicted of a crime of violence as defined in R.S. 14:2(B) which is a felony or simple burglary, burglary of a pharmacy, burglary of an inhabited dwelling, unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling, felony illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities, manufacture or possession of a delayed action incendiary device, manufacture or possession of a bomb, or possession of a firearm while in the possession of or during the sale or distribution of a controlled dangerous substance, or any violation of the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Law which is a felony, or any crime which is defined as a sex offense in R.S. 15:541, or any crime defined as an attempt to commit one of the above-enumerated offenses under the laws of this state, or who has been convicted under the laws of any other state or of the United States or of any foreign government or country of a crime which, if committed in this state, would be one of the above-enumerated crimes, to possess a firearm or carry a concealed weapon.
And their meaning of "firearm"..
D. For the purposes of this Section, "firearm" means any pistol, revolver, rifle, shotgun, machine gun, submachine gun, black powder weapon, or assault rifle which is designed to fire or is capable of firing fixed cartridge ammunition or from which a shot or projectile is discharged by an explosive.
§95.1. Possession of firearm or carrying concealed weapon by a person convicted of certain felonies
A. It is unlawful for any person who has been convicted of a crime of violence as defined in R.S. 14:2(B) which is a felony or simple burglary, burglary of a pharmacy, burglary of an inhabited dwelling, unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling, felony illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities, manufacture or possession of a delayed action incendiary device, manufacture or possession of a bomb, or possession of a firearm while in the possession of or during the sale or distribution of a controlled dangerous substance, or any violation of the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Law which is a felony, or any crime which is defined as a sex offense in R.S. 15:541, or any crime defined as an attempt to commit one of the above-enumerated offenses under the laws of this state, or who has been convicted under the laws of any other state or of the United States or of any foreign government or country of a crime which, if committed in this state, would be one of the above-enumerated crimes, to possess a firearm or carry a concealed weapon.
And their meaning of "firearm"..
D. For the purposes of this Section, "firearm" means any pistol, revolver, rifle, shotgun, machine gun, submachine gun, black powder weapon, or assault rifle which is designed to fire or is capable of firing fixed cartridge ammunition or from which a shot or projectile is discharged by an explosive.
Posted on 10/30/15 at 6:09 am to Shepherd
If my reading is correct, then a felon cannot even possess a muzzleloader to hunt with. Would that be accurate?
LC
LC
Posted on 10/30/15 at 6:14 am to Shepherd
So you're saying there's a chance......
Posted on 10/30/15 at 7:01 am to LongueCarabine
They cannot have any weapon yet CAN buy a hunting license!
Posted on 10/30/15 at 8:00 am to Quatre Pot
If you lost your gun rights in Louisiana because of a conviction, it should automatically be restored after ten years have passed since you completed your sentence for that conviction, provided you are not convicted of any other felony during that ten-year period. If you want your gun rights restored sooner than that, you will need to apply for a Governor’s full pardon (a first-time offender/automatic pardon will not restore your gun rights prior to the ten year period).
You may also be able to restore your gun rights by alternatively applying with the Sheriff of the parish where you reside for a gun permit after you have completed your sentence; if the Sheriff thinks it is appropriate to issue you a gun permit despite the 10-year bar, he can do so.
But to answer the original question, yes a convicted felon can legally purchase a hunting license in Louisiana with no issues what so ever.
You may also be able to restore your gun rights by alternatively applying with the Sheriff of the parish where you reside for a gun permit after you have completed your sentence; if the Sheriff thinks it is appropriate to issue you a gun permit despite the 10-year bar, he can do so.
But to answer the original question, yes a convicted felon can legally purchase a hunting license in Louisiana with no issues what so ever.
This post was edited on 10/30/15 at 9:06 am
Posted on 10/30/15 at 8:57 am to Shepherd
quote:
For the purposes of this Section, "firearm" means any pistol, revolver, rifle, shotgun, machine gun, submachine gun, black powder weapon, or assault rifle which is designed to fire or is capable of firing fixed cartridge ammunition or from which a shot or projectile is discharged by an explosive.
What is an example of a black powder weapon capable of firing fixed cartridge ammunition? Sounds like a felon may be able to own a regular muzzle loader that does not fire cartridge ammo.
ETA: never mind, I read that wrong. Looks like felons should be bow hunters only in LA. Never trust a bowhunter.
This post was edited on 10/30/15 at 9:01 am
Posted on 10/30/15 at 9:13 am to LongueCarabine
quote:
If my reading is correct, then a felon cannot even possess a muzzleloader to hunt with. Would that be accurate?
NO, not every felony is a crime of violence. Only violent crimes
Posted on 10/30/15 at 11:05 am to rsbd
yes but cannot hunt with a firearm - can hunt with primitive black powder too..
Posted on 10/30/15 at 1:33 pm to DirtyMikeandtheBoys
quote:
NO, not every felony is a crime of violence. Only violent crimes
Wrong. There are certain felonies that apply but not all are violent. Narcotics arrest apply
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