Hand-gun Caliber

[littlemac]

Doesn't the new rule require you to have a CPL, and the pistol be concealed?

Yes!

Hunting equipment:  Hunters using muzzleloaders or archery equipment will be allowed to carry a handgun for personal protection if they have a concealed pistol permit.  Hunters may also use black powder pistols to hunt during muzzleloader seasons.

Their reasoning is:

The commission has always been concerned about the potential for individual bowhunters to use a sidearm to unlawfully kill big game.  Knowing that individuals with concealed pistol licenses (CPL) are thoroughly vetted through a criminal background history check, the commission has a high level of confidence that CPL holders will not wish to jeopardize their license.  There is no such assurance with the general hunter who does not possess a CPL.

The above is from the thread here by Machias:Got a response from the WDFW concerning CWP   http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,24881.0.html 

[chrisb]

Doesn't the new rule require you to have a CPL, and the pistol be concealed?

Yes!

Hunting equipment:  Hunters using muzzleloaders or archery equipment will be allowed to carry a handgun for personal protection if they have a concealed pistol permit.  Hunters may also use black powder pistols to hunt during muzzleloader seasons.

Their reasoning is:

The commission has always been concerned about the potential for individual bowhunters to use a sidearm to unlawfully kill big game.  Knowing that individuals with concealed pistol licenses (CPL) are thoroughly vetted through a criminal background history check, the commission has a high level of confidence that CPL holders will not wish to jeopardize their license.  There is no such assurance with the general hunter who does not possess a CPL.

The above is from the thread here by Machias:Got a response from the WDFW concerning CWP   http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,24881.0.html 

I thought this was over turned b/c it was deemed unconstitutional? if you look at the proosed changes to this years reqs thats how it is written anyway.

[Curly]

Doesn't the new rule require you to have a CPL, and the pistol be concealed?

Yes!

Hunting equipment:  Hunters using muzzleloaders or archery equipment will be allowed to carry a handgun for personal protection if they have a concealed pistol permit.  Hunters may also use black powder pistols to hunt during muzzleloader seasons.

Even if the new proposal for this year is shot down, I think the  old rule requiring a CPL does not mean it is req'd to be concealed.......(I may be wrong though.)

[bobcat]

This year they are changing the rule so anybody can legally carry a handgun while archery or muzzleloader hunting.