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I had someone tell me you could use whatever method you want for hunting bear?
I just want to make sure.

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Re: can I hunt bear with modern firearm even if I have a archery tag?
« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2009, 11:14:50 AM »
Any legal big game setup; archery, muzzle loader or MF. your friend is right.
People get offended at nothing at all. So, speak your mind and be unapologetic.

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Re: can I hunt bear with modern firearm even if I have a archery tag?
« Reply #2 on: July 15, 2009, 11:16:20 AM »
It's confirmed.  You can use any legal big game weapon. No baiting or dogs. Check your regs as always.

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Re: can I hunt bear with modern firearm even if I have a archery tag?
« Reply #3 on: July 15, 2009, 11:16:43 AM »
yep....but taking one with a bow would be cool

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Re: can I hunt bear with modern firearm even if I have a archery tag?
« Reply #4 on: July 15, 2009, 11:17:00 AM »
243 or bigger and any weapon. Rick
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Re: can I hunt bear with modern firearm even if I have a archery tag?
« Reply #5 on: July 15, 2009, 11:27:11 AM »
this is my first year bow hunting so Im prob going to go after deer and elk with my bow but this is going to be my first year going after bear so Im going to go with modern firearm. 

 


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