Archery Gear During Muzzy Season

[M_ray]

You really complaining over six days and piss poor GMU's?

Where did he say that? You are not getting it

Moss I've found one obviously 

[shoot-em-dead]

I see your point m-ray but why would someone want to put themself a such a disadvantage? And if you read huntnphools post he said that they have defeated the purpose of the multi season tags. That sounds to me like he wants to have the tags open for all seasons with whatever weapon he wants to use. I guess if you don't have a muzz and that is the only time you have to hunt that makes sense but if anyone is in that situation they could borrow a muzz from someone.

[M_ray]

LOL, I'm not complaining, I have no problem being forced to use a gun over archery gear, I just dont understand their logic.

I have no problem with them forcing me to use a weapon that is more proficient, I just dont understand why they would care

shoot-em-dead once again he never says he wants to have all seasons open for what ever weapon ... He is asking plain and simple "why would it be leagal to hunt with Archery gear during Modern Rifle but not Muzzleloader?" Usally it would make sense to have a less proficient method leagal for use but by no means is he supporting the use of a rifle during archery for instance as your statement might suggest

That sounds to me like he wants to have the tags open for all seasons with whatever weapon he wants to use.

AND

but why would someone want to put themself a such a disadvantage?

Some prefer only Archery just as some would go to fish for Steelhead with just a fly rod vs. a bait rod.

[7mag.]

First of all, I voted yes. Second, I think I know the reasoning. There are quite a few GMU's that have muzzy elk and arhery deer overlapping, and vice versa. So,when you leave the truck, you have to choose which animal you are hunting. If you look closely at the regs, there are very few units that have archery deer and elk at the same time. I don't know why our state has a problem with it, other states don't, but I think that is the reason.

[huntnphool]

Okay so if you have a multi season tag for them can you carry both weapons at the same time?

[M_ray]

oh no Phool I think you are opening a can of worms! 

[huntnphool]

Hey 7Mag. that was not a shot, its a serious question.

[WDFW-SUX]

Its a definite NO NO.

Just another stupid law.

[huntnphool]

Its a definite NO NO.

Just another stupid law.

Why is that If you have a legit tag for both? How could they enforce that, it does not say anywhere in the regs that you cant as far as I can see.

[WDFW-SUX]

I going under the assumption that you are hunting a unit that is only open to Muzz at the time......This regulation drives me totally nuts....there are some Muzz hunts I'd rather hunt because of the dates but don't because I want to use my bow.

If there is overlap like some of the late seasons its pick your weapon.

Sorry if this has already been hashed out. I haven't read this thread all that close.


There is no good reason other than the smoke pole guys dont want competition.

[huntnphool]

No worries SUX, 7Mag said there were overlapping seasons and units, I was referring to those. If you have the tags I don't understand why you have to pick one weapon or the other when you get out of the car. I would assume that if you were driving to your parking spot and saw either your deer or elk, you could grab that weapon off your back seat and bail off over the hill after it.

[robodad]

Okay so if you have a multi season tag for them can you carry both weapons at the same time?

I believe that if the general season is open for both ML and archery (Overlap) then yes a person holding a multiseason permit is allowed to hunt with the weapon they choose (ML or Bow) and if you feel the need to carry both weapons with you in the field then you should be allowed, as long as the equipment meets the restrictions for the season in effect then it shouldn't be a problem. A bit cumbersome but legal !!

[WDFW-SUX]

I dont think you have to choose one or the other in that scenario as long as you have the multi season tag.......

There is even one muzz only hunt Im aware of that the WDFW muzz laws dont apply.... shot shell and scopes are a go for the JBH elk tag because its a federal hunt....weird I know

[huntnphool]

Interesting, thanks guys

[robodad]

There is no good reason other than the smoke pole guys dont want competition.

"Smoke Pole Guys" don't make the rules WDFW does so don't blame ML hunter for the rules being what they are !!