Legal Or Not Argument: Buzzards

[Zen Archery]

Saw a guy lifting a shotgun to a buzzard last weekend, I was like, "hey are trying to get arrested?" He was like, "what? its a friggin buzzard!?" I was like (with absolutely no proof) "they're illegal to shoot!" He was like "No!" So am I the idiot???

[organpiercer]

totally illegal to kill buzzards

[Texastaxi]

I'd let the idiot shoot the buzzard if he wanted but I wouldn't be anywhere near it.
It IS illegal to kill buzzards. I think they fall into the birds of prey, even though they're scavengers.

[Trykonshooter]

Yep...illegal.

[Zen Archery]

i went home and looked it up in the TXPKWild life hand book and couldn't find info. can one of you direct me? thanks

[Pat Miller]

Buzzards are a Federal Migratory Game Bird! Totallly illegal to shoot buzzards. Bad move.

[Tmag]

Protected by the USFWS Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1969.

[Sean]

Just out of courosity why was he going to shoot the buzzard?

[TXJon]

I think the TPWD book says that ALL birds are protected unless specifically mentioned.

There is a buzzard close to where I hunt that has an arrow shaft completely throught the chest and back. I've seen it 5 or 6 times this year, and I've been told it's been like that for 1 1/2 years. Flies around without any problem.

[kornsqueezer]

Let him shoot it then call 1-800 gamestop. I think GW could make it clear to him.

[Snakelover]

Don't kill a buzzard unless you're willing to take over their job!

[Eric4x4]

Tell that idiot to read the free book that comes with his hunting license.

[Live2Hunt]

good grief, tell him to go shoot some skeet.

[Clint]

I'm assuming this fellow doesn't practice "Eat what you kill".

[IDAHO_BOWMEN]

I am not even form Texas and I know that is illegal.