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If I am convicted of a Federal crime, am I permitted to hunt?

If I am convicted of a Federal crime, am I permitted to hunt?

An individual convicted of a felony offense is prohibited from possessing a firearm under 18 U.S.C. ยงย 922(g)(1), but is not prohibited from hunting consistent with state regulations.

Provided that they are not subject to probation/supervised release conditions prohibiting the possession of a dangerous weapon, felons may hunt with bows and/or black powder rifles.

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