Post by: Whitenuckles on October 12, 2022, 09:48:14 AM
Post by: kirkl on October 12, 2022, 09:51:21 AM
Hello gentlemen. I've got a question for all you guys. So I have some private property inside city limits of Anacortes. My question is, can I hunt it with a bow? WDFW said I should contact the city, so I did. A police officer returned my call and said it was illegal to shoot a bow within city limits, which I know is NOT true. Now I'm looking for some guidance from you guys that have gone through this and/or know the laws. ThanksYour gonna take the word of all the geniuses here over a city cop? lol
Post by: Fatherof5 on October 12, 2022, 09:57:39 AM
Hello gentlemen. I've got a question for all you guys. So I have some private property inside city limits of Anacortes. My question is, can I hunt it with a bow? WDFW said I should contact the city, so I did. A police officer returned my call and said it was illegal to shoot a bow within city limits, which I know is NOT true. Now I'm looking for some guidance from you guys that have gone through this and/or know the laws. Thanks
I've heard of similar laws in the city of Lynnwood. I have some friends that live there and they were sighting in their bows several years ago and someone reported them to the PD. The officer that responded was cool about the situation but informed my buddies that city ordinance said no shooting bows in city limits. :twocents:
Here is a link to the City of Anacortes ordinance stating it is illegal to shoot bows within city limits. https://docs.cityofanacortes.org/WebLink/0/doc/10131/Page1.aspx
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on October 12, 2022, 10:08:20 AM
9.36.010
Aiming or discharging weapons.
A. It is unlawful for any person, without lawful authority, to aim any gun, pistol, revolver or other firearm whether loaded or not, at or toward any human being, or to wilfully discharge any firearm within the city limits, or to wilfully discharge an air gun, bow and arrow, sling shot, or like weapon in any place where persons or property might be unreasonably endangered thereby, whether or not injury or damage results.
B. The unlawful aiming or discharging of weapons is a crime. (Ord. 2017 § 4.6, 1986)
Post by: KP-Skagit on October 12, 2022, 10:12:13 AM
To me if it were an outright no then bows would be written in like firearms. That said, the way it's written it's all up to interpretation, "might be unreasonably endangered" is pretty subjective.
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on October 12, 2022, 10:15:40 AM
I looked at the same code.
To me if it were an outright no then bows would be written in like firearms. That said, the way it's written it's all up to interpretation, "might be unreasonably endangered" is pretty subjective.
:yeah:
And with the "whether or not injury or damage results." after that, makes it clear to me that at least the cop he spoke with would charge him if caught...
Post by: Special T on October 12, 2022, 10:22:00 AM
Post by: ck on October 12, 2022, 05:01:54 PM
9.44.010
In general.
Every person who wilfully kills, wounds or traps any animal or bird within the corporate limits of the city, other than mice, rats, or other animals which create a health, safety, or nuisance problem for the particular individual involved, or removes therefrom or destroys the young of any such animal is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars and imprisonment for not more than ninety days or both. (Ord. 1691 § 1, 1977)
Post by: h2ofowlr on October 12, 2022, 05:09:06 PM
Unfortunately I have seen some of the blacktails running around that look like mule deer. Some of the ones that get hit, have been taken over to the wolf place to be used as food.
Post by: MADMAX on October 12, 2022, 05:14:08 PM
Post by: fishnfur on October 14, 2022, 12:17:38 AM
Here you go-
9.44.010
In general.
Every person who wilfully kills, wounds or traps any animal or bird within the corporate limits of the city, other than mice, rats, or other animals which create a health, safety, or nuisance problem for the particular individual involved, or removes therefrom or destroys the young of any such animal is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars and imprisonment for not more than ninety days or both. (Ord. 1691 § 1, 1977)
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That's one hell of a law. I'd bet dollars to donuts that person invovled in getting that BS passed by City Counsel came from off-island jist a few years prior. Most likely Seattleite. Freekin' liberals. The out on this one is using the nuiisance verbiage to justify your ruthless slaughter of the nuisance deer destroying your valuable plantings.
Post by: Whitenuckles on October 14, 2022, 08:13:42 AM
Post by: Tball77 on October 14, 2022, 08:26:35 AM
Post by: HighlandLofts on October 15, 2022, 10:52:24 PM
Post by: RB on October 16, 2022, 08:31:04 AM
Sounds like Ocean shores and Port Townsend
:yeah:
Exactly like that! Have driven through there going to the Islands to hunt only to darn near hit the biggest four point Blacktail I have ever seen, then pull into the boat launch and have a big three point bed down in the boat launch parking lot.
Post by: lokidog on October 17, 2022, 09:42:27 PM
Thanks for all the info y'all. On further calls to the PD, it's legal to shoot a bow with a proper backstop. I don't think a deer qualifies as a proper backstop.... lol. Oh well, I'm glad I looked into it before I broke the law. Thanks again!
You could argue that shooting from a tree stand gives you a huge backstop. I've always thought that a good fence, a remote gate closing device and a pile of apples would be the best way to hunt those deer.... 8)
Post by: fishnfur on October 18, 2022, 12:01:48 AM
Thanks for all the info y'all. On further calls to the PD, it's legal to shoot a bow with a proper backstop. I don't think a deer qualifies as a proper backstop.... lol. Oh well, I'm glad I looked into it before I broke the law. Thanks again!
You could argue that shooting from a tree stand gives you a huge backstop. I've always thought that a good fence, a remote gate closing device and a pile of apples would be the best way to hunt those deer.... 8)
I don't think anybody could question the ground being a backstop in that situation. Go get that Blackie now that you con do it legally.
Post by: h2ofowlr on October 18, 2022, 07:05:22 AM