Depredation Permit

April 25, 2019

Question: If I have a pig depredation permit, can I legally carry a firearm and a bow while hunting deer during the archery season? Does the person who helps me with my pig problem need a hunting license? Also, is there an expiration date on a depredation permit? I can’t seem to locate one. (Bill)

Answer:  No, while deer hunting during an archery season, you may not possess a firearm of any kind.

If you are listed as one of three allowed designated shooters on a pig depredation permit, you may remove property damaging wild pigs under conditions listed on the permit. Someone “assisting you” with the depredation permit should also be listed as a designated shooter. No hunting license is required for a person authorized under a depredation permit. The person assisting you must be at least 21 years old and may not have a conviction of wildlife law in the past 12 months.

All depredation permits have an expiration date listed on them. If you can’t find it, please contact the issuing agent for assistance.