hand gun carry

[wingnut]

The only place I've carried a handgun while bowhunting was in Alaska and that because of Grizzly bears.  My question is why do you think you need one?

Like Tippit, I hunted bear for years in Washington state and even though it was not a bow season never saw the need to carry a firearm.

Mike

[Dirtybird]

I was just asking a friend about this.  I do believe an email would be best to the state your hunting.

[PrarrieDog]

Border violence would be one reason to carry in New Mexico.

[wingnut]

I don't think I would hunt in an area I was afraid of border violence to the point of carrying a handgun.  Lot's of other places that are safe to hunt.

Maybe I've mellowed in my old age.

Mike

[mongoose]

wingnut, I think it's for the 2 legged varmints! I always carry heat,because not far from where I live, a guy was robbed, thrown in the lake and left for dead. He was just fishing from the bank. So bowhunting or whatever, my kimber is a companion      

[lpcjon2]

A Kimber in 45 is a good friend to have,nice choice of makers.

[Blacktail101]

i live and hunt in Ca. they wont even let you look at a hand gun anymore lol

[Benny Nganabbarru]

Often times one of us carries both bows while the other fellow totes the back-up rifle.

[Zradix]

Originally posted by ishoot4thrills:
Only recently were you allowed to carry a handgun during archery only seasons in KY, even if you had a cdw permit. And now you can carry ONLY if you have a concealed deadly weapons permit.

Same in Michigan....and we're an open carry state...lol

[zootown2007]

My wife wont let me out the door without a sidearm on my hip during archery season in Montana. I am a grizzly magnet!! I lived in New Mexico and never really remembered a time when I felt I needed one (except near the border). Email a warden, they will set you straight.

[Kapellmeister]

Since 2007 in PA you're permitted to carry a handgun (semi-auto or revolver) during archery seasons provided you have a "License To Carry Firearms" permit and the sidearm is only carried and used for self defense.  It also stipulates "only firearms that are authorized by the permit (most sporting arms are not authorized)."  I'm not sure exactly what that means.  I am sure that a scoped Thompson Center .30-06 handgun wouldn't qualify but not sure about a .44 Mag. trail gun.    

[Bjorn]

Ya if there were lots of Grizzlies around I'd maybe carry back up-but if I worried there might be a criminal element I'd hunt elsewhere.

I don't think it is legal in Iowa. While I am all for the right to carry, I am already pretty well armed when I am toting a bow for anything that could be a problem in my state. When it comes to a charging grizzly, I think I would be better off with a canister of grizzly mace than trying draw and make a killing shot with a pistol, unless the noise factor works.  I have seen the noise factor not work on a black bear, when the bludgeon in the butt did.

[Sam McMichael]

This is very interesting. I would like to know about a number of statesas well.I especially like the advice to get a written opinion from the local authorities.

In Georgia, you can carry your personal defense weapon during an archery hunt if you are licensed. My Glock .45 is usually with me but not out of fear of 4 legged threats. It is an uneasy feeling to be challenged in the woods when you are the only person that has legal right to be there.

[KOOK68]

Open carry here in Louisiana also. Only allowed rat shot in .22 cal for archery season, unless you have a concealed carry permit.

[Hud]

Recently read an article, and a warden felt, Bear Spray was as effective, unless your an excellent shot on fast moving target.

This past year two hunters in Northern Idaho were hunting black bear, one wounded a bear, turned out to be a Griz, when tracking the bear it charged, the shooter fired again, they thought the Griz killed the other hunter, seems like a shot from the hunter was responsible. They did not know their own limitations. I would think the tracks should have given them reason to back out and call a Warden.

[dougbutt]

i had two pics of what looked like 80-100# cougar(my dogs 85# and had him walk by the trail cam) when i checked it last weekend. i showed the land owner and know he wants me to carry a side arm. i told him i thought it was illegal, i dont own a hand gun and dont think it is necessary. does anyone know if its illegal in kansas?

[BSBD]

You can open carry a handgun legally in NM during archery season. You can also transport one loaded in your vehicle in this state. There are limits in state parks but those are closed for hunting.

Check with NMDPS of NMDGF for your own security however.

[Autumnarcher]

B-DOG, I would check multiple sources from within th state you intend you carry or possess a handgun. Internet search the laws through thier state-run websites, local firearms rights organizations etc. There is no shortage of people getting arrested and jailed for violations after having read somewhere on the internet they were good to go. its also not umcommon to get bad info from lawenforcement resources, so check with multiple references.

Most of the western and south western states are pretty good as far as carry goes, but do you homework for every state you may travel through etc.

[Ground Hunter]

They are not just getting arrested and jailed.  They will likely also loose their right to carry permit.  Most all of the State laws have stiff provisions for revocation.  You'll also loose the weapon seized in the initial arrest.

Be sure of what you are doing.