Squirrel Hunting from boat?

[gocards40]

Ok it's been years since I have done it. I know it's legal as long as your on public land or have land owner permission but I always thought you could only use a shotgun. Anyone have a link that defines if you can use an air gun out of a boat to squirrel hunt in Kentucky?

[Carter1]

You will get the best answer by calling Fish and Wildlife. But you may have to wait until Tuesday as their office might be closed tomorrow (Columbus Day).

[sthwht24]

Waterways are public as long as you stay in the boat. Once you get out and touch the shore or river bed then you're on private property. That's not to say there aren't other regs that apply depending on your location, i.e. LBL & their permits.
I don't know about the distinction between types of firearms though, that's a good question. The hunting guide doesn't appear all that clear on this issue, at least the way I read it. If you talk to F&W let us know what they say about it-

[artcarney_agr]

Anytime you are in a boat, you need to be using steel shot. Lead pellets would not be a good idea if you are using an air gun.