Are state highway medians public land and able to be legally hunted?

[IowaHunter]

Being illegal didn’t stop 278! Just saying.

Or border crossings.

[Gerald G]

Nothing is illegal until you get caught. I wouldn’t bother asking the game warden cause they are going to tell you it’s not legal.

That’s what I was thinking!

[MadHatter]

What about where the highway goes over a low spot that is wooded or brush, creek or like wise? Sit up under the bridge or overpass???


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Those are good too
One of the best spots to ambush pigs in this neck of the woods.

[tvc184]

But doesn't that make it "Public" land?

Yes, a highway is public land.

[tvc184]

Know of a state highway that has a median that’s 50-100 yards wide for about 4 miles. Heavily brushed and wooded with many large oaks. Have seen a stud of an axis come in and out of there for a while now. Very tempted to crawl up in an oak and try to get him if it would be considered state land that would be legally huntable. I know I should call the GW to ask, but curious as to what the GS has to say first…..

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From the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code:

Sec. 62.0031. HUNTING FROM PUBLIC ROAD OR RIGHT-OF-WAY PROHIBITED. (a) Except as provided by Subsections (b) and (c), a person may not hunt a wild animal or bird when the person is on a public road or right-of-way.

Sections (b) and (c) applies to the trapping or capture of raptors and reptiles.

[shark79]

Only ticket I've ever received from a GW was for shooting dove over what he said was a public road. This was a single lane dirt road with grass growing between the tire ruts.

[hpdrifter]

UNLAWFUL ACTIVITIES
It is UNLAWFUL to:
• knowingly discharge a firearm causing a projectile to cross
a property line, unless the person owns both sides of the
property line or has obtained written permission from the
owner of any land crossed by the projectile.
• discharge a firearm on or across a public road or hunt from
public roads

[CoolHandLuke]

I’ve seen some of yalls shooting and that’s just asking for trouble! [emoji2371][emoji1787]

[Voodoo]

Just remember there are other hunters in there like me so know your target.

Know of a state highway that has a median that’s 50-100 yards wide for about 4 miles. Heavily brushed and wooded with many large oaks. Have seen a stud of an axis come in and out of there for a while now. Very tempted to crawl up in an oak and try to get him if it would be considered state land that would be legally huntable. I know I should call the GW to ask, but curious as to what the GS has to say first…..

Go!


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[Big pig]

OP, I hope you just hoping for some great responses!

[Voodoo]

Hundreds of LEO can’t even stop an untrained school shooter much less a professional hunter.
I’ve been hunting highway medians for over forty years. Most of the good ones are outside of Texas.

[Fishndude]

I’ve found that your local city park is much more productive. Give it a try

[Voodoo]

There is always a “Karen” at city parks. If you can find a quickie mart or Loves that butts up to public land to park at even better.

[Mitchell8]

UNLAWFUL ACTIVITIES
It is UNLAWFUL to:
• knowingly discharge a firearm causing a projectile to cross
a property line, unless the person owns both sides of the
property line or has obtained written permission from the
owner of any land crossed by the projectile.
• discharge a firearm on or across a public road or hunt from
public roads

He’s going to be slinging arrows.

[Voodoo]

If you are just going to stay in Texas and you are serious about this, get a white work truck and apply Texas Agrilife decals on it. Keep some road cones around too.

I went the small white truck route with removable magnetic signs, AgriLife, AT&T, DOT, and others.