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It's a pretty common misconception, I'm not sure how it started, maybe it used to be true somewhere? But no there are no restrictions on hunting porcupines as long as you have a small game license. As for where to find them, look up... I've seen them in both coniferous and hardwood trees, usually thick forest. In the early spring I've sometimes seen them walking around in open fields eating grass, they must be starved for greenery at that time of year and grass comes out before leaves?
In the spring when the sap is running, you will see them in hardwood trees, mostly in the evening. after the sweet sap I guess. old 243
I know of a couple hunter education instructors back in the early to mid 80's that used to tell their students to leave them alone as they were a relatively easy animal to find and kill in a survival situation. It may not be a regulation but makes good sense from a survival stand point; that's not to say that you shouldn't kill nuisance animals or animals close to urban areas. What ever you decide good luck finding areas...FBQuote:
Originally Posted by tweedwolfscream