Hunting Big Game Using Cell Phones and Radios

October 1, 2015

Question: Is it legal while hunting big game to have a spotter guide a hunter to the animals using cell phones or radios? (Frank H.)

Answer: While it’s illegal in some states, it’s not in California. In states where it is banned, it is because they believe using radios and/or cell phones while big game hunting is not an ethical method of stalking and hunting wildlife. Currently, California has no such law and so radios and cell phones are legal.

Really!  I just read that radios are prohibited, so I didn't use them on my last deer hunt.  However I did use my cell phone when there was reception.  I will find what I read.  It was in the Big Game handbook.  Got a nice 3x3 in X12!

Ok I can't find it but I am hearing the same info on Jesse's Hunting Forum, so radios will be back for next hunt.

Nothing better than getting a text from your camp mates PIG DOWN

Got a txt once: "Unload, I just Scotch doubled on turkeys!"