Hunter facing charges after death of beloved elk named Bullwinkle

[bearpaw]

I-594

I wonder how that works.  I have to admit I've never utilized a gun bearer before.

"Transfers to hunters who are 18 and older are only exempt if they take place while engaged in hunting, and only if the firearm is possessed by the transferee solely in locations where hunting is permissible.”

Does that include an open unit?.... I mean closed unit.    Dang it Bob

I don't see how it applies!
Does 594 apply to muzzle-loaders since you don't need a background check when you buy one


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[TVHunts]

I-594

I wonder how that works.  I have to admit I've never utilized a gun bearer before.

"Transfers to hunters who are 18 and older are only exempt if they take place while engaged in hunting, and only if the firearm is possessed by the transferee solely in locations where hunting is permissible.”




Does that include an open unit?.... I mean closed unit.    Dang it Bob

Does 594 apply to muzzle-loaders since you don't need a background check when you buy one


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I have an idea,   Let's call WDFW and ask them if we need to do a firearm transfer on a muzzle loader in order to shoot a branch antlered bull in a closed unit for branch antlered Bulls since the shooter doesn't own the muzzle loader? 

[Bob33]

In Washington muzzleloaders (except a few antiques) are considered firearms and are subject to I594 restrictions.

[Curly]

Sounds like the first i594 case should be heard in court soon. 

[emac]

In Washington muzzleloaders (except a few antiques) are considered firearms and are subject to I594 restrictions.

That is interesting. But you can still go on muzzle-loaders.com and order one to your door with out a background check, but then if you wanna sell it you got to get one.

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[bearpaw]

In Washington muzzleloaders (except a few antiques) are considered firearms and are subject to I594 restrictions.

Thanks for clarification Bob, that's good for everyone to know, do you have a link to that info? 

TVHunts, that was a good one! 

[JimmyHoffa]

I doubt 594 would apply, they could have shot coyotes with it legally in that area.

[Bob33]

In Washington muzzleloaders (except a few antiques) are considered firearms and are subject to I594 restrictions.

Thanks for clarification Bob, that's good for everyone to know, do you have a link to that info? 

TVHunts, that was a good one! 

The definition of a firearm is found here: http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=9.41.010

"(9) "Firearm" means a weapon or device from which a projectile or projectiles may be fired by an explosive such as gunpowder."

A muzzleloading firearm meets that definition.

I-594 defines it the same way:

(9) "Firearm" means a weapon or device from which a projectile or projectiles may be fired by an explosive such as gunpowder.
http://sos.wa.gov/_assets/elections/initiatives/finaltext_483.pdf

Also, it is implied here:

http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/92/Is+it+legal+to+use+pellet+guns,+air+guns,+or+sling+shots+to+harvest+game+birds%3F

"In Washington it is against the law to hunt game birds and game animals using anything other than a firearm (rifle, shotgun, handgun, muzzleloading firearm), a bow and arrow, crossbow, or by falconry. "

[teanawayslayer]

How would that work I was told tr rented the muzzleloader from a "friend". These local friends  should be ashamed about how they went about this whole ordeal. If I were tr I would ask my friends for my money back and then some.

[JDHasty]

OK, I have to break my silence.  So did he intend to go hunting w/a golf bag on a cart full of a half dozen capped and loaded shootin' irons? 

[Alchase]

I-594

I wonder how that works.  I have to admit I've never utilized a gun bearer before.

"Transfers to hunters who are 18 and older are only exempt if they take place while engaged in hunting, and only if the firearm is possessed by the transferee solely in locations where hunting is permissible.”

Does that include an open unit?.... I mean closed unit.    Dang it Bob

So he would need 4 or 5 transfers one for each guide I mean helper?

[Alchase]

OK, I have to break my silence.  So did he intend to go hunting w/a golf bag full of a half dozen capped and loaded shootin' irons? 

Apperently

[Curly]

How far did the bull travel after the first shot?

[Bob33]

How far did the bull travel after the first shot?

One whole GMU.

[Curly]

Lol.