Site specific regs

Not going to mention any specific place but I have a question.

What takes precedence by law.
Old posted signs or what is stated in the latest printed regulations book?

I don't know the answer to your question but....I would think old or new if it's posted then it's posted.:twocents

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Originally Posted by oldgoat188

I don't know the answer to your question but....I would think old or new if it's posted then it's posted.:twocents

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So if it is posted at the site in some old hand painted sign that the limit on crappie is ten under 10" and ten over 10" but the state book says ten over 10". I can just ignore the book and go by some sign?

OK I presumed wrong. I thought you were asking about a different situation like posted "No Hunting" sign on private land. I don't know if you could post a creel limit on a private pond. I'm over my head here :Doh:. Would that be like posting you can only keep 1 bass but it has to be over 24"??

If you hadn't read the book and only read the sign, the sign takes precedent. They may try to give you a ticket, however your defense is that the sign is still posted and you obeyed the sign. However, since you read the book and posted it on a public site, the book takes precedent. They have evidence you knew better. :cheers2

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Originally Posted by Hanr3

If you hadn't read the book and only read the sign, the sign takes precedent. They may try to give you a ticket, however your defense is that the sign is still posted and you obeyed the sign. However, since you read the book and posted it on a public site, the book takes precedent. They have evidence you knew better. :cheers2

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The sign means nothing, its whatever the regs are. I can put up a sign at any boat ramp but doesn't make it the law.

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Originally Posted by Hanr3

If you hadn't read the book and only read the sign, the sign takes precedent. They may try to give you a ticket, however your defense is that the sign is still posted and you obeyed the sign. However, since you read the book and posted it on a public site, the book takes precedent. They have evidence you knew better. :cheers2

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actually, it doesn't matter whether you read the book or know the regulations, they still must be followed. Ignorance of thr refs is no excuse. It is every hunter and fisherman's responsibility to know the laws of game and fish. No excuses! nonono

I'm confused, which takes precedence?

I have always heard that ignorance of the law is no excuse. I was pretty sure that the game code is what is going to count when Mr Green Jeans shows up. Just curious about what other guys thought.

And welcome to Illinois.... I think our Conservation Officers are just as confused as we are the way the regulations are written.