Hunting Responsibilities

Being an Ethical Land User
on Public and Private Lands

Ask: Who's in Charge?

Public Land: Federal, state or county land managers

Private Land: Private landowners or managers

Ask: Is Permission Needed?

Public Land: Generally open, permits may be required. Camping and other access fees may be charged

Private Land: Verbal or written permission, hunting lease agreement. Day, season or yearly lease fees may be charged

Ask: Are there any Restrictions on this Land?

Public Land: Federal and state hunting laws and local ordinances

Private Land: Federal and state hunting laws and landowner's restrictions

Ask: What are my Responsibilities?

Public Land:

• Follow rules of safety, and be responsible when camping
• Clean up after yourself and others
• Never shoot in camp or in crowded areas
• Respect the land, hunters and other recreationists

Private Land:

• Let the landowner know when you are coming and going and where
• Don't shoot around buildings, livestock or equipment
• Clean up after yourself and others
• Leave gates as you found them, unless told otherwise
• Fix broken items or let landowner know

See also Plan the Hunt