Carry a handgun while Hunting?

[wildmanoutdoors]

I never tell them I have a permit. and its not illegal to not tell them. They never ask either. never.
If you tell them it adds about 1/2 hour im some cases as some wont let you back in your vehicle until a back up shows up.

[kerrdog]

I assumed that the cops ran my plate # and got my permit info from that!  I'm also guessing that the cops in Portland are a little more Liberal than the cops in Cle Elum; especially the lady cops.

[Jason]

There's nothing wrong with having it concealed while in a vehicle either. The exception in the law allows for that:

 

(8.) Any person engaging in a lawful outdoor recreational activity such as hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, or horseback riding, only if, considering all of the attendant circumstances, including but not limited to whether the person has a valid hunting or fishing license, it is reasonable to conclude that the person is participating in lawful outdoor activities or is traveling to or from a legitimate outdoor recreation area;

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=9.41.060

No where in that paragraph does it state thate you can legaly carry a concealed firearm in a vehical without a
CWP. It says traveling, It doesn't say traving by vehical, there are many ways of traveling besides driving a vehical.

[Curly]

There's nothing wrong with having it concealed while in a vehicle either. The exception in the law allows for that:

 

(8.) Any person engaging in a lawful outdoor recreational activity such as hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, or horseback riding, only if, considering all of the attendant circumstances, including but not limited to whether the person has a valid hunting or fishing license, it is reasonable to conclude that the person is participating in lawful outdoor activities or is traveling to or from a legitimate outdoor recreation area;

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=9.41.060

No where in that paragraph does it state thate you can legaly carry a concealed firearm in a vehical without a
CWP. It says traveling, It doesn't say traving by vehical, there are many ways of traveling besides driving a vehical.

But it says "The provisions of RCW 9.41.050 shall not apply to:"

And goes on to list the exceptions. 

Seems to me that the way it is worded that it is okay to carry a concealed weapon while traveling to or from an outdoor activity.

Now, with that said, I would still not be surprised to get a ticket if stopped by an officer while traveling to or from an outdoor activity with a concealed weapon on me.  It is a shame to have laws on the books to protect us, but yet still be afraid to exercise our rights because we know we'll get railroaded. 

[pianoman9701]

"Handguns:
Big game, except cougar, may be hunted with
handguns with a minimum barrel length of 4
inches per manufacturers specification, and
fire a minimum 24 caliber centerfire cartridge.
The minimum for cougar is a 22 caliber
centerfire handgun. Rimfire handguns are not
legal for big game."

In addition, it is illegal to carry a concealed handgun in the State of WA without a CPL. Game wardens are law enforcement officials. If you break a WA law, they can bust you for it.

Also, regarding shooting a cougar, you can only shoot them with a bow during archery season, a muzzleloader during ML season, and then any weapon from the middle of October on to Dec. 31st. Look at requirements and the table under "General Cougar Seasons" to clarify. This changed last year and got by a good many folks, including me.

[Machias]

In addition, it is illegal to carry a concealed handgun in the State of WA without a CPL. Game wardens are law enforcement officials. If you break a WA law, they can bust you for it.

I'm AMAZED at the number of WA residents that don't know this is WRONG!  You can carry concealed in the state of WA WITHOUT a CPL anytime you are engaged in a lawful outdoor activity.  You do NOT need a CPL when you are in the outdoors.  Check out RCW 9.41.060 section 8.

[grundy53]

 

[Curly]

In addition, it is illegal to carry a concealed handgun in the State of WA without a CPL. Game wardens are law enforcement officials. If you break a WA law, they can bust you for it.

I'm AMAZED at the number of WA residents that don't know this is WRONG!  You can carry concealed in the state of WA WITHOUT a CPL anytime you are engaged in a lawful outdoor activity.  You do NOT need a CPL when you are in the outdoors.  Check out RCW 9.41.060 section 8.

 

And that section 8 of RCW is listed just a couple posts above.......

[rtspring]

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[pianoman9701]

Believe it and get over yourself. Thanks for the correction.

[MADMAX]

So to answer the original question about a handgun on your hip in the woods
Nope no ticket.

[Rhinoron247]

I assumed that the cops ran my plate # and got my permit info from that!  I'm also guessing that the cops in Portland are a little more Liberal than the cops in Cle Elum; especially the lady cops.

LOL Yeah in Cle Elum your ticketed if you don't have a gun in your rig.   I guess I would consider that a "Don't ask don't tell" situation.   

[Machias]

Believe it and get over yourself. Thanks for the correction.

I'm sorry pianoman to have hurt your feelings, but before you spout off about what is or is not legal please check your facts.   

[BallisticsNut]

If your hunting or traveling too and from a hunt or gun range or other similar activity, its legal to carry concealed... that is IF you are actually participating in a legal outdoor activity!
If you carry a concealed pistol in your vehicle without a CPL and you do this as part of your everyday activities and when you get pulled over you tell the LEO that you are "Heading to" or "Returning from" an outdoor activitiy to save your ass, your no different then any other low life law breaker.  You just might not got caught.   

Someone asked about how the does a LEO know you have a CPL when you are pulled over.  Answer:  Its attached to your drivers license record.  When you DL is run, it will show that you have a CPL.  You are not LEGALLY required to "announce" that you have a CPL or a concealed weapon on your person or in vehicle when you are pulled over. IMHO,  its in your best interest not to annouce but to hand over your CPL when pulled over.  Its a non verbal way of stating, your carrying and should put everyone at ease.

[Rhinoron247]

If your hunting or traveling too and from a hunt or gun range or other similar activity, its legal to carry concealed... that is IF you are actually participating in a legal outdoor activity!
If you carry a concealed pistol in your vehicle without a CPL and you do this as part of your everyday activities and when you get pulled over you tell the LEO that you are "Heading to" or "Returning from" an outdoor activitiy to save your ass, your no different then any other low life law breaker.  You just might not got caught.   

Someone asked about how the does a LEO know you have a CPL when you are pulled over.  Answer:  Its attached to your drivers license record.  When you DL is run, it will show that you have a CPL.  You are not LEGALLY required to "announce" that you have a CPL or a concealed weapon on your person or in vehicle when you are pulled over. IMHO,  its in your best interest not to annouce but to hand over your CPL when pulled over.  Its a non verbal way of stating, your carrying and should put everyone at ease.

Thanks for answering that,  wondered if it were brought up when they run your info.