Ling + Bow = ?

[rtoler]

Is it illegal to bowfish for ling in the gulf

[007]

Is it illegal to bowfish for ling in the gulf

If you do, be sure to video tape it so we can send it in to America's funniest home videos.

[michaelbaranowski]

Yes, it is within State waters (9 miles). I can't find anything that make it legal or illegal in federal waters.

[rtoler]

Thanks, I will tell you how it turns out.......

[ATE_UP_FISHERMAN]

Legal only if the bow is underwater too. LOL

[Chase This!]

ling + bow = baked ling for dinner (yum)

[rtoler]

You hit it on the head ChaseThis! It is one of my favorite fish to eat.

[Fishin' Soldier]

You can bowfish them outside of 9 miles. Inside of state water only non game fish. Chum up some nice ling and have fun. I have shot some nice sheepshead off the legs of the bobhall pier. That will be fun. Make sure you have a detachable float that is pretty large. He will be smoking some line when you shoot him.

[bostonwhaler]

try to get away from a rig...bouy ling would be easier...and dodo's are real easy

[dlsalva]

ling + bow = most hilarious video ever...lol

but good luck...really. make sure it's dead before bringing it into the boat....or you might end up with a broken steering cable or fuel line. lol

[johnmyjohn]

What happens when you catch a limit of snapper in state waters and you go into federal waters with them in your ice chest when the snapper season is closed and you get checked? What will happen when the warden in state waters asks you what is that hole in the side of the ling? Be careful on your answer or know that you cann't drag fish across waters where they're not legal on both sides. The law is perfectly clear " You are guilty til you prove yourself inoccent"

[Slime Time]

The hunting show Relentless pursuit did a show on Bowfishing offshore(South Texas) that I seen on the outdoor channel a few months back. The shot everything that came to the boat. SO im guessing its legal in some aspect?

[Bill Fisher]

in Texas, Ling + Bow = illegal

(non-game fish only)