Effectiveness of buckshot on deer

[valczer]

Honestly, I never heard of WMUs where hunting with shot from shotgun is allowed but shotgun with slug is not.

I, know there are places such as SW Ontario where rifles for deer are not allowed, I, know there are deer seasons for shotgun, rifle, bow etc.
I, have never heard of what you are saying…buckshot allowed but slug is not.

Out of curiosity, would you be able to provide WMUs and/or hunting laws for what you are saying.

I tried looking for that info but can not find it.

 

[1ABNDT]

Honestly, I never heard of WMUs where hunting with shot from shotgun is allowed but shotgun with slug is not.

I, know there are places such as SW Ontario where rifles for deer are not allowed, I, know there are deer seasons for shotgun, rifle, bow etc.
I, have never heard of what you are saying…buckshot allowed but slug is not.

Out of curiosity, would you be able to provide WMUs and/or hunting laws for what you are saying.

I tried looking for that info but can not find it.

Use these maps to identify the boundaries of your wildlife management unit (WMU) to avoid crossing into a neighbouring WMU with different hunting regulations


http://www.ontario.ca/page/find-wildlife-management-unit-wmu-map

 

[valczer]

Thx,1ABNDT

My question to you is…have you heard of being allowed to use buckshot to hunt deer in a wmu but not being allowed to use slug in the same wmu?

 

[fwm]

Thx,1ABNDT

My question to you is…have you heard of being allowed to use buckshot to hunt deer in a wmu but not being allowed to use slug in the same wmu?

I've never heard of that in Ontario but I believe there are areas in BC that you can't use a single projectile. I'm not sure specific areas though.

 

[valczer]

I've never heard of that in Ontario but I believe there are areas in BC that you can't use a single projectile. I'm not sure specific areas though.

Huh…interesting. I did not know that but maybe someone could confirm this. I really dont want to go wmu by wmu and look for it

 

[fwm]

Here are the Ontario regs, no need to go WMU by WMU

 

[Suther]

I've never heard of that in Ontario but I believe there are areas in BC that you can't use a single projectile. I'm not sure specific areas though.

Huh…interesting. I did not know that but maybe someone could confirm this. I really dont want to go wmu by wmu and look for it

There are a bunch of places in BC where you can only hunt with "firearms using shot", with shot being defined as "a cartridge manufactured so that it contains 8 or more roughly spherical projectiles." Its not a WMU thing, its more specific than that. There are maps in the Regulation synopsis that tell you which areas are shot only, here is an example:



A lot of these areas are around major roads, waterways, coastlines, or in agricultural areas.

 

[Wendell]

Specifically, I was thinking of some states in the northeast, including New Jersey, Maryland, and Rhode Island, but I was unable to find anything in their regulations and, after a while of looking at some other states' regulations, I decided to ask a computer.

Which state(s) do not allow a deer hunter using a shotgun to use slugs and restricts a deer hunter using a shotgun to using buckshot (only)?

ChatGPT said:​

In the United States, regulations regarding the use of shotguns for deer hunting vary by state. Some states permit the use of buckshot, while others restrict hunters to using slugs. However, there are no states that exclusively allow the use of buckshot and prohibit the use of slugs for deer hunting with shotguns.
For example, in states like Alabama, Arkansas, and Georgia, hunters are permitted to use buckshot for deer hunting. Conversely, states such as Michigan and Minnesota require the use of slugs when hunting deer with shotguns. These regulations are often influenced by factors such as safety concerns, hunting traditions, and wildlife management objectives.
worldpopulationreview.com

It's important to note that while some states allow the use of buckshot, they may have specific restrictions on the size of the shot or the type of shotgun that can be used. For instance, in Virginia, hunters are permitted to use buckshot for deer hunting, but only from a platform at least 12 feet above the ground.
worldpopulationreview.com

Given the variability in regulations, it's essential for hunters to consult the specific hunting laws and regulations of the state in which they plan to hunt to ensure compliance.

I found no evidence to support my claim.

 

[MiG25]

Yes, BC has some "Shotgun with Shot Only" areas.

Do the Alberta Bow Zones allow slugs?

 

[valczer]

Thanks to all who informed me about the shot/slug issue. I, did not know there were areas where only buckshot is allowed for deer hunting…you learn something new every day

Cheers,

 

[Dorian Gray]

I hunted deer in a shotgun/muzzleloader only WMU for most of my teen years and into my early 20's. For years, we didn't really have a concensus as a group of what to use. Though those of us that were successful always used slugs.

Then came the year that one of my cousins shot a really nice buck. With a slug of course. When skinning it out, I noticed extra holes in the bucks butt. Turns out, this deer have been shot at by a neighbour using 00Buck as it ran away from him and he put a few pellets in its ass.

After that happened, we all just stuck with slugs. It's either a clean miss or a devastating hit.

This post is just more to echo what has already been said. Know your gun, know your load and know your limitations. If you work within those parameters, Buckshot can be a hell of an effective tool. Shot a buck in the ass as it's running away from you with it and you're likely just to wound the deer.

 

[canadian hunter312]

When using slugs it’s either a clean miss or a devastating hit? Tell that to the tons of deer that are lost every season due to poor shots from the “any slug hit is a devastating hit” crowd taking Hail Mary shots

This thread just keeps on exposing those folks I mentioned in an earlier post…

 

[Dorian Gray]

When using slugs it’s either a clean miss or a devastating hit? Tell that to the tons of deer that are lost every season due to poor shots from the “any slug hit is a devastating hit” crowd taking Hail Mary shots

This thread just keeps on exposing those folks I mentioned in an earlier post…

After reading your earlier post again, I think we're more in agreement than anything.

The last few sentences of my post, the word Buckshot can easily be replaced with slugs, and we'd all come to the same conclusion.

It's the Indian, not the arrow.

 

[Butcherbill]

Thanks to all who informed me about the shot/slug issue. I, did not know there were areas where only buckshot is allowed for deer hunting…you learn something new every day

Cheers,

There’s a bunch of areas on Vancouver island and the surrounding gulf islands that have bow and shot only zones as well.

 

[MRP]

Depends on the size of the buckshot 0, 00, 000 or 10x0, but probably not league in canada.
http://www.buckstix.com/howitzer.htm