More than one shotgun?

[ghosthunter]

Got in a discussion today with a friend who asked this question.

Is there anywhere in the regulations that says you cannot have two different shotguns loaded in the field while duck hunting?

One shotgun is over under the other is side by side.

So 2 shells each.

I looked couldn’t see a rule. Other than no more than three shells in a gun.

[Oldguy]

You can try and get an answer from the WDFW but be careful in regards to who tells you what. I asked them this question years ago and the first inquiry got me a "only one gun allowed" and then I got a "as long as they are limited to thee shells" answer later for a higher up.

[metlhead]

I never bothered asking and do it quite often. If LEO can show me the actual law, I will gladly concede. If he can't, I will question his integrity and remind him that we aren't enemies in the field

[FlyFish360]

Reminds me of NY with their magazine ban where it could not hold more than 10 rounds or something like that. People just started carrying 4-5 guns in their vehicle (AKA .... a NY reload).

[FlyFish360]

You can try and get an answer from the WDFW but be careful

Yup, did this years ago in another state asking a officer a question... found a loophole in their law. Not surprisingly, they closed that loophole next year.

[Blacktail Sniper]

Just make sure if there are other people in the blind or with you that they all are properly licensed.

[ghosthunter]

Thanks for reply’s.

The friend likes to experiment with unconventional things for every day hunting. In this case a regular over under with mod choke and a Coach gun SS with cylinder chokes for closer shots.

We will see.

[Stein]

I asked the same question a couple years ago here and the consensus was there is no regulation prohibiting it.  I wanted a second gun with goose loads so I don't have to do the panic unload, reload when the random goose came over in a couple of the areas I used to hunt.

[EnglishSetter]

I asked the same question a couple years ago here and the consensus was there is no regulation prohibiting it.  I wanted a second gun with goose loads so I don't have to do the panic unload, reload when the random goose came over in a couple of the areas I used to hunt.

We've done that.  Perfectly legal.  Just make sure that the unattended shotgun is secured in a fashion that it can't be knocked over (by dog, etc.) and won't be muzzling anything when making the change.

[storyteller]

I have ran 2 shotguns on the boat for duck hunting, heavy loads for goose, normal for duck.   Never an issue, heck you can only shoot one at a time.  LOL

[huntingfool7]

Two guns choked differently is a handy thing.  It's not about getting a bunch of shots off without reloading as I can shove fresh rounds up the tube without delay.  I would argue a fast reload is quicker than fumbling for a second shotgun. 

[FlyFish360]

Just make sure that the unattended shotgun is secured in a fashion that it can't be knocked over (by dog, etc.)

Met a guy in college who had a shotgun fall over in a duck blind. Blew a big chunk out of his tricep and he almost died.

[metlhead]

My reason for 2 guns is a few are vintage or shoot very light loads. My .410 is so nice for the 15yd shots on decoyed birds and my trench gun 12 is limited also. Some days the birds might stay out at 30yds and my regular gun is needed. Those older guns got lotsa memories and are fun

[goldenhtr]

 

I asked the same question a couple years ago here and the consensus was there is no regulation prohibiting it.  I wanted a second gun with goose loads so I don't have to do the panic unload, reload when the random goose came over in a couple of the areas I used to hunt.

 
Been doing it for several years.

[BigGoonTuna]

When I had a 10 gauge I used to bring it for high flyers alongside my usual 12 gauge.  I could never find any regulation saying I couldn't do that 

[h2ofowlr]

I have never ran across anything in the regs prohibiting bringing two shotguns in the field while waterfowl hunting.  If geese are in the area, I will still bring my 10 gauge loaded up with goose loads.  Sometimes I bring my 12 with goose loads and shoot the 20 gauge.  I have a secure spot where I can keep both next to me in the blind.

[jdb]

Reminds me of NY with their magazine ban where it could not hold more than 10 rounds or something like that. People just started carrying 4-5 guns in their vehicle (AKA .... a NY reload).

the term nu reload was around long before magazine bans.