Since coots seldom decoy and won't respond to calls, you must go looking for them. Federal laws prohibit hunters from shooting at migratory birds from boats under power, including sails and electric motors. Before anyone can shoot, the motor must stop and all forward momentum cease.

Is it legal to shoot coots?

Federal laws prohibit hunters from shooting migratory birds such as coots from boats under power, including sails and electronic trolling motors. Before anyone may shoot a coot from a boat, the motor must stop and all forward momentum cease.

Can you eat coots?

Coots are, in fact, delicious. Even when prepared by an inexperienced cook, coots are still delicious.