Bear season

[tkropelnicki]

Just need clarification I'm planing on going out for bear this weekend. I am allowed to use a modern firearm right now right or do they got set seasons for mf like deer and elk. Really couldn't find anything in the regs saying I cant

[bearpaw]

You can use any legal weapon, gun, muzzy, pistol, or bow for bear. Good Luck! 

[jtrammell]

You can use any legal weapon, gun, muzzy, pistol, or bow for bear. Good Luck! 

I know the regs say any legal weapon, but would a crossbow be considered a legal weapon or is it limited to handicap hunters?

[FLORIN]

I actually asked the very same question to my local wfdw and they said any mode is ok. Even if you have a bow deer tag you can still hunt for bear with rifle during the bow season. They did however say you cannot bring a rifle and a bow with you at the same time. They said if I want to switch weapons I have to switch out in the truck.

[jtrammell]

I actually asked the very same question to my local wfdw and they said any mode is ok. Even if you have a bow deer tag you can still hunt for bear with rifle during the bow season. They did however say you cannot bring a rifle and a bow with you at the same time. They said if I want to switch weapons I have to switch out in the truck.

Was that directed towards me or the original poster?

[ROCKWHEELER]

You can use a crossbow for bear

[RadSav]

Even if you have a bow deer tag you can still hunt for bear with rifle during the bow season. They did however say you cannot bring a rifle and a bow with you at the same time. They said if I want to switch weapons I have to switch out in the truck.

That must be if you have an archery deer or elk tag during archery deer and elk season.  Otherwise I can not see where having two weapons could possibly be a violation

[ROCKWHEELER]

  is correct