Hunting Backwater

[BDT]

I wanted to ask this question on this board. People tell me that any backwater that comes directly off a river is public land. Now, I know that it would be unethical to hunt on someone's land in backwater if they were hunting it or if it were unsafe or something. I'm not trying to cause any trouble. The question I was asking is: Is backwater off a river considered public land if you get there by river? Thanks.

[Darton73]

BDT,

I've always been told its public as long as your on the water in a boat. The minute you set your foot out, or even anchor (so I've heard), then you are trespassing. Maybe one of the officers on here can clear it up.

Brian Grossman
Darton73@alltel.net
www.KentuckyHunting.com