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Can not posses a rifle while bow hunting?

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DWAT:
I want to hunt deer and bear at the same time. The way I read it, I "can not possess any firearm while in the field hunting". I find it hard to believe I can't even have a gun in my truck? If I see a deer I go after it with a bow. A bear, I take the rifle?   Any clarity would be appreciated.

bobcat:
You can have anything you want in your truck.

vandeman17:

--- Quote from: bobcat on June 12, 2024, 11:28:40 AM ---You can have anything you want in your truck.

--- End quote ---

But if the warden is in a bad mood...

Bob33:
The full sentence in the WAC reads as follows: "It is unlawful for any person to carry or have in his possession any firearm while archery hunting in the field during an archery season specified for that area, except for modern handguns carried for personal protection."

The key issue would be whether or not you are considered archery hunting by the enforcement officer. I believe most officers would consider a cased rifle in a back seat of your truck to be OK. Put it in the front seat with a loaded magazine next to it and you have a greater chance of getting a different response.

BD1:
With all due respect I would call Fish and Game to get your answer  :twocents:

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