Well MT, since we are still having fun, here's you some more popcorn to munch on:
The DCNR's outhouse version of the laws and regulations [Hunter's Digest] states:
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50 YARD RESTRICTION FROM A PUBLIC ROAD
You may not hunt or discharge a firearm within 50 yards of the right of way of any public road, highway, or railroad with a centerfire rifle, a shotgun using slugs, or shot larger than number four (4) shot or a muzzle loading rifle .40 calibre or larger. This law significantly impacts deer hunters. It is illegal to take any action to harvest a deer within the 50 yard restricted area with a weapon or shot listed above. The law was passed by the State Legislature to address safety issues.
Notice this statement in particular: "It is illegal to take any action to harvest a deer within the 50 yard restricted area with a weapon or shot listed above."
This is a publication authorized by the DCNR. It states the agency's interpretation of the law even though it does not fulfill the requirements of the law. [The paraphrasing is terribly erroneous, BTW. It is not illegal to kill a deer within 50 yards of the road under many different circumstances.]
So, since the DCNR is splitting hairs, what does the official pamplet that is required by 9-2-8 say?
It does not say anything because it does not exist. Why does it not exist?
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Section 9-2-8 Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources - Promulgation of rules and regulations as to game, fish and seafood; publication and distribution of laws, etc.
... The Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources shall publish in pamphlet form for general distribution all laws together with such rules and regulations relating to game, birds, fish, fur bearers, seafoods and other matters over which such Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources has authority or supervision. Such pamphlet so published shall be received in evidence without further proof of such rules and regulations in any court of this state.
Who has clearly broken the law beyond a reasonable doubt?
Is it Bucky, or the Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources?
