Indianapolis, In. — Republican state representative from Shelbyville Sean Eberhart is admitting fault in a state measure that is creating confusion among hunters. House Bill 1415 was an attempt to clarify, but the result is causing anger and confusion.
House Enrolled Act 1415 made it illegal for hunters to rifles while hunting on public land. Last year using rifles on public land with pistol ammunition was legal. It is still legal to use a muzzleloader, shotgun or handgun on public property.
Eberhart says the measure was drafted to to clarify what high velocity rounds can be used on public land.
Eberhart says despite being reviewed during the General Assembly lawmakers did not know about the unintended consequences. He hopes to address the matter by January of 2018.
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