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0 pointsrootusrootus4y ago0 comments

Trying to find an authoritative source for this claim leads to a mountain of right-wing sites asserting it to be correct, along with some sites saying it is bunk. Lacking is an actual, reputable source that addresses the question. Seems like this question is more conspiracy theory than anything.

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User234y ago· 2 in thread

As I said, call an attorney in your state and ask. I’m not offering legal advice, I’m just telling you what everyone with a hunting license knows. Poor Google search results don’t change the law.

Edit: Imagine thinking that acknowledging an odious but legal government power is “SovCit garbage.” By all means, mess with a game warden and see what happens. It’s about as stupid as sassing customs.

4oh9do4y ago

Can you provide a documented example of this actually happening--of a game warden coming into someone's house and looking in their fridge without a warrant and without the owner's consent?

Brybry4y ago

This might vary by state. I looked up for my state, Louisiana, and the law[1] is worded fairly broadly and it doesn't specifically list homes but it seems to me it could easily be interpreted that way.

I found one case of searching on private property without a warrant where initial trial court said it was a Fourth Amendment + Louisiana Constitution violation but the appeal court reversed the decision[2] and the state supreme court denied the review request[3].

I think it's probably nuanced? Like if a game warden sees you unload game from your truck them maybe they can go into your home without a warrant? But they probably couldn't legally pick a random house and search it for no reason without a warrant? I am not a lawyer, not legal advice, etc etc.

[1] http://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=105379

[2] https://caselaw.findlaw.com/la-court-of-appeal/1491867.html

[3] https://calculators.law/caselaw/decisions/x5yN6QjJe3Z0/cason...

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tyingq4y ago

For Texas: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/docs/PW/htm/PW.12.htm

See section 12.102

It shows the truth is mostly "no, they can't", at least for Texas. "Residence" and "Temporary Residence" are specifically excluded. There's some room for maybe a freezer in plain view on your porch or similar.

xxpor4y ago

It's standard SovCit garbage. Don't wear yourself out reading the nonsense.

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