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Bowhunters who carry concealed
« on: August 09, 2013, 08:45:05 AM »
For those of you who pack during season, what holster, or where do you feel is the best holster position for you?  I know we tend to carry a lot of gear already(pack, binos, etc.), just curious as I want to pack this year.

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Re: Bowhunters who carry concealed
« Reply #1 on: August 09, 2013, 08:51:22 AM »
I carry concealed when I'm not hunting. When I am hunting it's right out in the open. I use a soft uncle mikes tactical holster attached to the hip strap of my pack.
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Re: Bowhunters who carry concealed
« Reply #2 on: August 09, 2013, 09:00:24 AM »
I should have phrased that differently.  When carrying while hunting, what kind of holster, or where on your body/gear do you have it?
I know they require the concealed permit, maybe that was what I was thinking.  Yes, I agree, it should be in the open if you're gonna carry it.
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Re: Bowhunters who carry concealed
« Reply #3 on: August 09, 2013, 09:03:13 AM »
I was just messing with you. I figured thats what you meant. However you do not have to have a conceal permit to carry while hunting.
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Re: Bowhunters who carry concealed
« Reply #4 on: August 09, 2013, 09:04:53 AM »
No concealed permit required. No permit required at all to carry while bowhunting.

I usually carry cross draw in a Blackhawk Serpa attached to the molle web on the waist belt of my pack.  Sometimes I carry strong side in the same rig.

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Re: Bowhunters who carry concealed
« Reply #5 on: August 09, 2013, 09:08:26 AM »
I carry with an uncle mikes iwb holster.  Im not an open carry guy, I prefer to have the element of surprise in everyday life so I don't own any holsters. Also when crawlin through the thick stuff if its on the outside its jus one more thing to catch.

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Re: Bowhunters who carry concealed
« Reply #6 on: August 09, 2013, 09:23:50 AM »
OK, I just checked the regs, and you are right.  No Permit.

I remember when they changed the rule, 3-4 years ago, allowing archers to carry, and I swear that the permit was required that year.  Perhaps it was changed for the better, maybe realizing that most would not be concealed.

Anyways, thanks for correcting me, and the info.  Keep it coming!

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Re: Bowhunters who carry concealed
« Reply #7 on: August 09, 2013, 10:03:36 AM »
i usually carry my .357 4" weak side backpack waist belt while hunting (rifle hunting - don't want my rifle rubbing my pistol while shoulder carrying the rifle).  i leave it in that position while bowhunting because i'm lazy and don't want to move my holster.   :chuckle:

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Re: Bowhunters who carry concealed
« Reply #8 on: August 09, 2013, 10:34:10 AM »
i put mine on my pack... on the side .  i have seen other people that use chest holsters also
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Re: Bowhunters who carry concealed
« Reply #9 on: August 09, 2013, 10:38:48 AM »
I had used a military style thigh holster when I carried my ruger 9mm. I am buying a smaller sidearm today for the upcoming season so we will see how I decide to carry that. I would like to be able to hook it to my pack but also wouldn't mind going with the thigh holster again.
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Re: Bowhunters who carry concealed
« Reply #10 on: August 09, 2013, 10:39:43 AM »
the thing about carrying CONCEALED while bowhunting is... why?  strap it on for easy access!   :tup: :chuckle:

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Re: Bowhunters who carry concealed
« Reply #11 on: August 09, 2013, 11:04:06 AM »
Once you've had an honest face to face with a huge grizzly, I GUARANTEE you money isn't an option on gun or holster, and I PROMISE it will be located where you will be able to draw it as fast as you can without any limitations. :twocents:

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Re: Bowhunters who carry concealed
« Reply #12 on: August 09, 2013, 11:07:27 AM »
+1 on the Blackhawk Serpa holster.  I carry my Glock 29 10mm in one either with the paddle tucked in over my packs waistbelt at the 2 o'clock postition or on a belt at the 3 o'clock postition.  It depends on what kind of gear I'm carrying and how many layers of clothes I have on at the time.  One reason I like to have the paddle option is when I want to drop my pack to sneak in on a stalk, I can quickly slip the holster off my pack and slip it in my waistband without much movement or noise.  Also with the Serpa holster you never have to worry about your gun falling out when it snags on brush or when taking your pack off.

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Re: Bowhunters who carry concealed
« Reply #13 on: August 09, 2013, 11:12:28 AM »
Uncle Mike's IWB holster, weak side.

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Re: Bowhunters who carry concealed
« Reply #14 on: August 09, 2013, 11:18:05 AM »
Uncle Mikes shoulder holster for my 44 mag.  I forget it is even there.  Tried carrying it on my hip but at over 5 pounds I almost left it in the woods after a day of hiking. 


This is not during archery season but the same holster and position.  Easy access but not in the way of anything.

 


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