https://outdoors.codidact.com/categories/5/tags/458.rssNew Posts Tagged 'legality' - OutdoorsOutdoors - Codidact2020-07-22T19:27:06Zhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/57250How do you become a New Forest commoner?Heimdallhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/299112018-08-29T07:30:08Z2020-07-22T19:27:06Z<p>Exactly that... I've done some searching and it looks like a catch-22 situation: To be able to move there you need to do commoning already. But to do commoning, you need live there already.
<p>...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/45679What are the consequences of — illegally — using a 446 MHz PMR in the North American wilderness?gerrithttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/22432014-01-19T16:24:23Z2020-05-01T17:46:09Z<p>I've recently bought a pair of PMR446 walkie-talkies with some 5–10 km range, operating at 446 MHz. We've happily used them in Sareks Nationalpark in Sweden. Now I'm moving to Canada, w...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/43177Legality of "semi-permanent" wooden structures in state and national forests in the USJan Hlavacekhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/174702012-04-03T13:29:29Z2019-12-27T20:10:31Z<p>Imagine the following situation:</p>
<p>A group of friends found a remote spot in a state or national forest that they really like. They keep returning to the place quite often, lately there a...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/39810Is a hand chainsaw legal to carry in the UKChris Jhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/175352016-06-30T12:29:51Z2019-10-23T13:58:01Z<p>I've picked up a hand chainsaw for the woods as it's cheap and an amazing bit of kit.</p>
<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/0AdJM.jpg" rel="noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/0...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/44107Canadian Law with respect to knivesJonathonhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/206472012-12-09T00:54:22Z2019-06-20T05:16:33Z<p>I keep seeing slightly different answers for some of these questions.</p>
<p>In summary of what I know already, please tell me if I am wrong.</p>
<p>You can own any knife of any length, with t...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/45302What are the repercussions of entering National parks during the 2013 US Government shutdown?Joehttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/174222013-10-07T14:46:57Z2019-06-16T17:01:48Z<p>What are the repercussions of entering National parks during the US Government shutdown?</p>
<p>There's a trail near my house that I go to almost every week. It's really just a fence with a ga...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/58646Am I allowed to shoot 3 under in World Archery's Instinctive Bow Division?OddDeerhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/535392019-04-17T15:15:18Z2019-04-18T20:33:53Z<p>I'm currently thinking about switching to three under (3 fingers under the arrow knock when releasing). I ordered a new bow and wanted to take this as a chance to change or try out a few things....https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/51357What are the laws for backcountry ("dispersed") camping in the US?PV22https://outdoors.codidact.com/users/249092016-05-21T17:14:02Z2019-04-02T21:42:28Z<p>I'm planning on taking a trip across the US and was planning on doing as much dispersed camping (a.k.a.backcountry camping) as possible. I wanted to educate myself on where it is legal to go off...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/39639What are lawful wilderness activities in Canada?Misamotohttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/196402018-09-06T11:42:30Z2019-03-09T09:24:06Z<p>I am in process of immigrating from Russia to Canada.
While I've fallen out of... Well, everything that includes movement... I have plans to resume wilderness trips after I finish immigration pr...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/57553When fishing in the Ocean off the US coast, at what point do fishing laws stop?James Jenkinshttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/363322018-09-28T18:00:01Z2018-10-08T16:22:54Z<p>If you are fishing in the ocean off the United States Coast. At what distance from shore do US fishing laws no longer apply?</p>
<p>The US Coast Guard <a href="https://nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/40781In the US is it legal to travel on any river/creek my canoe will navigate?James Jenkinshttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/363322018-08-31T15:46:40Z2018-09-02T09:09:19Z<p>I have always assumed that if my Canoe will float, and the waterway ultimately reaches an ocean it is legal to travel on. </p>
<p>I looked around for documents that said it clearly one way or t...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/57015How is the maximum legal altitude for campfires determined?Charlie Brumbaughhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/81632018-07-31T13:59:56Z2018-08-31T02:25:27Z<p>In most national parks in the United States, campfires are prohibited above certain elevations (9,600 ft for <a href="https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/wildregs.htm" rel="nofollow noreferre...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/56663Where can I legally go hunting for rabbits with a slingshot in the UK?Barneyhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/294932018-06-08T16:01:55Z2018-06-29T17:24:55Z<p>Where can I hunt for rabbits with slingshots do I have to ask land owners or could I go into a forest away from people and hunt there?</p>
https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/47787Which wildlife is it legal to hunt in the UK?kittylysthttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/225212015-01-23T20:53:42Z2018-06-25T19:34:54Z<p>Does someone have a list or a link of exactly which UK wildlife it is legal to hunt & safe (& tasty) to eat? For example, are rabbits safe to eat, or is myxomatosis still a problem?</p>
...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/51155If I get a ticket for fishing without license, will buying a licence make my ticket go away?LostPectihttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/248052016-04-21T18:30:27Z2018-06-19T06:12:08Z<p>I live in Oklahoma where a relative and I were fishing. </p>
<p>We are new to fishing and didn't know you needed a license. We got stopped and the game warden gave us two options: buy a temp li...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/55281Are there any non-legal advantages of a non-locking knife?Charlie Brumbaughhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/81632017-11-15T05:28:49Z2018-06-01T11:00:57Z<p>In lots of places around the world, locking folding knives are illegal for everyday carry while non-locking folding knives are much less restricted.</p>
<p>Almost everyone I know who carries a ...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/56035How to avoid trespassing in the United States?Charlie Brumbaughhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/81632018-03-26T07:05:03Z2018-03-28T23:31:21Z<p>Sometimes in the United States private land won't be marked clearly or there won't fences along the lines or maybe there aren't any "no trespassing" signs. Especially in the western parts with b...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/51727Legal situation to bowhunt in Hungary for foreignersOddDeerhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/535392016-07-13T11:04:19Z2018-02-21T17:59:19Z<p>As a foreigner from the EU, what prerequisites do I have to fulfill to hunt with a bow in Hungary?</p>
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<p>I'm asking for general rules like "You need an accepted...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/39836Legal situation to bowhunt in Hungary for foreignersOddDeerhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/535392016-07-13T11:04:18Z2018-02-21T17:59:18Z<p>As a foreigner from the EU, what prerequisites do I have to fulfill to hunt with a bow in Hungary?</p>
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<p>I'm asking for general rules like "You need an accepted...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/50463Why is it prohibited to sleep in a tent?OddDeerhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/535392016-02-05T10:30:57Z2018-02-16T22:40:42Z<p>In many European countries like Germany, it's prohibited to sleep in the great outdoors with a tent.</p>
<p>While I understand that downright camps are a problem due to littering, fire etc., I ...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/55493How are minimum legal calibers for hunting decided?Charlie Brumbaughhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/81632018-01-03T20:35:18Z2018-01-25T01:11:08Z<p>For most big game species in the United States there is a minimum legal caliber where in order for a cartridge to be used for hunting it has to be of a certain size.</p>
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<b...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/48865What would happen if I use a USA (GMRS/FRS) two-way radio in Europe?Felixhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/171712015-07-30T15:07:57Z2018-01-12T06:21:48Z<p>This question is the opposite from <a href="https://outdoors.stackexchange.com/questions/5174/what-are-the-consequences-of-illegally-using-a-446-mhz-pmr-in-the-north-amer">this one</a>: What wou...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/40053When stranded at sea, should I not ask for a tow?Stefano Borinihttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/173492012-01-25T00:00:12Z2018-01-12T05:58:11Z<p>I've been told that you should never ask for a tow when you are stranded at sea. The reason given is that the person towing can claim a huge share of the stranded boat, potentially all of it if ...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/54855Is it legal to sail a personal-size boat in the ocean in Massachusetts during a thunderstorm?Sue Saddest Farewell TGO GLhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/171132017-08-27T21:47:33Z2018-01-12T05:57:44Z<p>When I was younger, during the late 1960's and 1970's, my Dad had a personal-size sailboat, called the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunfish_(sailboat)" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Sunfis...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/55487How do you safely and legally dispose of old, damaged/unsafe camp stove gas canisters that are still full?user6122771https://outdoors.codidact.com/users/177202018-01-03T06:51:00Z2018-01-05T22:33:38Z<p>I have a number of old gas canisters commonly used in camp stoves. </p>
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<li>They have been around for over 5 years and have rusted - that is to say their condition is questionable.</li>
<l...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/52793How long does it take for trash to become a historical artifact (in the United States)?Charlie Brumbaughhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/81632016-12-05T19:52:52Z2017-12-16T20:24:34Z<p>How long does it take for trash like beer cans, old mattress springs, or glass bottles to go from trash and need to be packed out to being a historic artifact with archaeological significance?</p>
https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/48426Law on hunting wild pigeon? (UK)Jekowlhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/230352015-06-05T18:35:56Z2017-12-12T02:07:23Z<p>Pigeon meat is good! 1 squab (whole pigeon) has <a href="http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/poultry-products/799/2" rel="nofollow noreferrer">37g of protein</a> which is the majority of most pe...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/46672What does the status "W: Available at the Facility" mean regarding trail permits?helmhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/177512014-08-04T23:59:58Z2017-12-12T01:04:07Z<p>When looking for trail permits for a particular trail at <a href="https://www.recreation.gov/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">recreation.gov</a>, I almost always see the status "W: Available at the F...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/53206Is roadkill processed in the EU?OddDeerhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/535392017-01-24T06:58:19Z2017-12-04T21:25:02Z<p>A friend of mine had a car accident where he hit a whitetail. Sadly it died instantly. This made me wonder if someone is going to check if the roadkill can still be eaten. Maybe not for humans b...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/50487Am I allowed to "wild-camp" in my car?OddDeerhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/535392016-02-08T13:21:47Z2017-12-04T21:24:32Z<p>It's generally prohibited to camp in the great outdoors in a few European countries like Germany (check out <a href="https://outdoors.stackexchange.com/questions/10809/why-is-it-prohibited-to-sl...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/50286Are pets allowed to thru-hike US National Scenic Trails?Chris Mendezhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/172412016-01-15T14:39:55Z2017-12-04T21:24:24Z<p>In the US, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Scenic_Trail">National Scenic Trails</a> span many different land types (state/federal parks, forests, etc). While these all have diffe...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/50185Legal situation for Parkour in the EUOddDeerhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/535392016-01-04T09:06:59Z2017-12-04T21:24:15Z<p>I often wonder if it's even legal to practice <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parkour">Parkour</a> in the cities of the EU? The runner is kind of trespassing the plots, isn't he? </p>
https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/42925Is it legal to collect firewood (to take away) from woods and forests in the UK?berry120https://outdoors.codidact.com/users/173802012-02-11T12:32:28Z2017-12-02T18:01:36Z<p>I've seen lots of people do this, and unless it was clearly stealing en-masse for profit I doubt there'd be a problem, but is it legal to pick up dead logs, kindling etc. and take them away to u...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/49978Municipal invasive species committee experiences?Olin Lathrophttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/363962015-12-09T22:47:00Z2017-11-22T22:00:04Z<p>Our town (Groton Massachusetts) formed a town committee a few months ago to concentrate on invasive species issues. Since we are new, we are trying to find our way and decide what exactly we sh...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/55260What is the responsible way to sell a firearm?Unknown Coderhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/172532017-11-13T15:08:27Z2017-11-15T15:23:34Z<p>I am moving to a different state soon. In order to make the move easier I have decided to sell some of my firearms. I live in a state that doesn't have universal background checks, unfortunately...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/55239Why is it legal to hunt over planted food but not placed food?AGrammerProhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/256892017-11-08T19:51:18Z2017-11-10T17:54:13Z<p>I am from the Midwest and it is very common to plant food plots for deer hunting or hunt over a flooded cornfield(with planted millet for ducks). This is completely legal here. But as soon as yo...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/40597Consequences of crossing railroad tracks when looking for caches in Germany?Danubian Sailorhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/1222014-01-25T20:27:14Z2017-11-02T01:47:08Z<p>It happens quite often by geocaching: the cache is situated somewhere near the rail track, but it seems that you are on the wrong site... The legal passage is quite far, and you have still a lot...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/55117What exactly constitutes a "road" in Iceland?gerrithttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/22432017-10-07T22:47:36Z2017-10-10T00:25:14Z<p>In Iceland, off-roading is strictly prohibited. Unfortunately, it still happens and one can find tracks of off-roading all over the central highlands. On the other hand, in the landscape, some...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/50441Legal situation for camping in the German ElbsandsteingebirgeOddDeerhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/535392016-02-02T13:27:22Z2017-09-14T05:27:58Z<p>Am I allowed to bivouac in the German Elbsandsteingebirge (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elbe_Sandstone_Mountains" rel="nofollow">Elbe Sandstone Mountains</a>)? If no, is it considered ...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/49709Legal situation for roving in SwedenOddDeerhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/535392015-11-23T07:51:25Z2017-09-14T05:27:41Z<p>I want to go on a trip to Sweden next summer. However, the plan was to do a little <a href="http://www.stickbow.com/FEATURES/HISTORY/roving.CFM">roving</a> in the untouched nature. <em>Note: I'l...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/51204Legal liabilities of non-profit guiding in adventure sportsamphibienthttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/172742016-04-27T17:17:20Z2017-03-11T03:51:19Z<p>I am a whitewater kayaker and I often show people down rivers I'm familiar with on their first time down. I take special joy in doing so and consider it community service. The only compensation ...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/43184Is it legal to light bonfires on UK beaches?berry120https://outdoors.codidact.com/users/173802012-04-07T22:01:34Z2017-02-10T12:15:33Z<p>Assuming a lack of signage indicating the legalities, is it legal to light a bonfire on a beach in the UK? I haven't been able to find an authoritative source on this either way, hence the quest...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/43699Am I allowed to sleep in the wild in the Austrian Alps?zoulhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/174962012-08-25T11:32:29Z2016-08-05T17:06:19Z<p>I don't mean to use a tent, just a mat + a sleeping bag, or possibly a bivy sack if the weather is foul.</p>
https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/39897Is it legal to camp on private property in Russia?victoriahhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/173582012-01-24T19:59:40Z2015-12-14T11:10:19Z<p>In some places, like Scandinavia, you can camp pretty much anywhere you like as long as it's only for one night and you don't leave a mess.</p>
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<p>The freedom to roam, or everyma...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/46538How do permits for US/Canada public land work?Paul Paulsenhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/173422014-07-23T08:49:56Z2015-10-24T22:50:36Z<p>I recently read an article stating that to access Banff National Park, you need several permits: A park permit, a backcountry permit and, if you want to, a fire permit. I also read about these ...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/43638When do I need a permit to go into nature?gerrithttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/22432012-07-31T14:51:55Z2015-10-24T22:48:46Z<p>When on holiday, I want to get as far as possible from civilisation — the furthest I've come is seeing only a single cairn during a full day. In Scandinavia, hiking and camping is permitt...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/45814Where in New Zealand is wild camping permitted?Saaru Lindestøkkehttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/207782014-02-21T00:21:24Z2015-08-09T21:35:47Z<p>Basically <a href="https://outdoors.stackexchange.com/q/96/2106">this</a> question, only for New Zealand (both islands).</p>
<p>I know that the <a href="http://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/publi...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/41849Legal issues when entering school areas while geocaching in EuropeDanubian Sailorhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/1222012-10-24T08:51:15Z2015-04-29T22:06:08Z<p>What are the legal issues when entering school areas while searching for geocaches? Some caches are located in such places. The first is available without problem for children and teachers, but ...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/40398Legal permits required for trekking in CanadaSegmentation Faulthttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/194652014-09-15T06:21:52Z2014-09-15T14:41:59Z<p>I will be travelling to Canada for a business trip, and I can spare a weekend in between my schedule. I'd be keen to trek/hike near Vancouver, and I have banked upon hiking <a href="http://en.wi...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/46489Legality of parking and setting up camp on side of mountain roads in California near Los AngelesJordanhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/218892014-07-18T03:30:10Z2014-07-21T10:56:24Z<p>I plan on living out of my car for a while, and was trying to find out about the rules/legality of pulling off on the side of mountain roads to setup camp; roads like the San Gabriel Canyon Road...