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Do state firearm zones (for hunting) affect what firearms can be used for recreational purposes? (plinking)?

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I had this all written out, then I accidentally removed it, so here is the short version:

-Local range is closed

-My friends and I want to go shooting for target practice. Not hunting, just plinking for fun.

-The DNR says that the "zone" we live in is for shotgun hunting only.

-I just bought a new rifle, wanna shoot it, but can't.

-Is shooting it, without intent to kill/injure an animal, while on state gaming land, considered illegal?

-I've read pretty much all of the information the DNR has concerning rifles, and can not come to a conclusion.

-If it is illegal to shoot a rifle on state property within the zone, what about private property?

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http://www.michigan.gov/dnr

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  1. Most areas that I have seen as "shotgun only" were designated that way because of safety issues. With that in mind, I would not use the rifle in a shotgun only area.


  2. on private property i wouldn't worry, on state land i would watch my back.  i don't know Michigan's laws that's why i say that

  3. As far as target practice, on private property with a rifle, I don't think the state has any governing over it at all. Now, I am speaking with reference to Missouri law. As long as you do it safely and without disturbing the peace. Just as you are allows to hunt your own property (outside of city limits) without purchasing a hunting license, but you must abide by daily and possession limits.

    In Michigan's case. they may have intentionally left the writing vague just as they do here in Missouri just so they can find some way to violate you. Just as in some states for deer hunting it's illegal to use certain types of weapons, I'm sure they are written for a reason that unless you are there you may not understand.

    You might call your DNR and find out the rules for your area. I certainly would not push trying to shoot it on public land.

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