Post by: Kamo2112 on September 06, 2015, 08:49:27 PM
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Post by: RadSav on September 07, 2015, 12:09:56 PM
If I were to see a nice bear while I was out archery deer hunting and pulled my sidearm and shot the bear, would I have committed a crime?
Here is how stupid the rule is. Or at least how stupid it reads:
If it were self defense - No!
If hunting that bear - Yes!
http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/105/Can+I+carry+a+modern+handgun+while+archery+or+muzzleloader+hunting%3F
Post by: JimmyHoffa on September 07, 2015, 12:15:19 PM
Post by: Timberstalker on September 07, 2015, 12:49:39 PM
If I were to see a nice bear while I was out archery deer hunting and pulled my sidearm and shot the bear, would I have committed a crime?
Here is how stupid the rule is. Or at least how stupid it reads:
If it were self defense - No!
If hunting that bear - Yes!
http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/105/Can+I+carry+a+modern+handgun+while+archery+or+muzzleloader+hunting%3F
This is grey at best. If the handgun has a 4" barrel and is .24 Caliber it's surely legal for a bear, even if you are archery hunting. I can pack a rifle and a bow at the same time; why can't I use that legal, modern pistol?
Post by: RadSav on September 07, 2015, 01:01:02 PM
This is grey at best. If the handgun has a 4" barrel and is .24 Caliber it's surely legal for a bear, even if you are archery hunting. I can pack a rifle and a bow at the same time; why can't I use that legal, modern pistol?
But according to the rules you can not pack a rifle and a bow at the same time if hunting deer and/or elk during an archery season.
Archery Regulations
1. Rules pertaining to all archery hunting
seasons:
a. New in 2015, mechanical broadheads
are legal to use for all archery hunting.
b. It is unlawful for any person to carry or
have in his possession any firearm while in
the field archery hunting, during an archery
season specified for that area, except for
modern handguns carried for personal protection.
Modern handguns cannot be used
to hunt big game or dispatch wounded big
game during an archery, big game hunting
season.
Post by: Timberstalker on September 07, 2015, 01:02:28 PM
This is grey at best. If the handgun has a 4" barrel and is .24 Caliber it's surely legal for a bear, even if you are archery hunting. I can pack a rifle and a bow at the same time; why can't I use that legal, modern pistol?
But according to the rules you can not pack a rifle and a bow at the same time if hunting deer and/or elk during an archery season.
Archery Regulations
1. Rules pertaining to all archery hunting
seasons:
a. New in 2015, mechanical broadheads
are legal to use for all archery hunting.
b. It is unlawful for any person to carry or
have in his possession any firearm while in
the field archery hunting, during an archery
season specified for that area, except for
modern handguns carried for personal protection.
Modern handguns cannot be used
to hunt big game or dispatch wounded big
game during an archery, big game hunting
season.
That's deer or elk, not bear, correct?
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on September 07, 2015, 01:05:20 PM
This is grey at best. If the handgun has a 4" barrel and is .24 Caliber it's surely legal for a bear, even if you are archery hunting. I can pack a rifle and a bow at the same time; why can't I use that legal, modern pistol?
But according to the rules you can not pack a rifle and a bow at the same time if hunting deer and/or elk during an archery season.
Archery Regulations
1. Rules pertaining to all archery hunting
seasons:
a. New in 2015, mechanical broadheads
are legal to use for all archery hunting.
b. It is unlawful for any person to carry or
have in his possession any firearm while in
the field archery hunting, during an archery
season specified for that area, except for
modern handguns carried for personal protection.
Modern handguns cannot be used
to hunt big game or dispatch wounded big
game during an archery, big game hunting
season.
Looks pretty black & white there, leave the rifle behind and pack the bow or leave the bow and bear hunt with the rifle.
Shoot a bear with the pistol and if questioned, be ready to prove it was you or the bear!!
Post by: RadSav on September 07, 2015, 01:05:38 PM
At least that is the way I read it. :dunno:
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on September 07, 2015, 01:09:36 PM
Post by: RadSav on September 07, 2015, 01:10:57 PM
Kitchen sinks are okay if a minimum of ten gallon capacity, bathroom sinks and sinks less that ten gallon capacity are prohibited.
I wouldn't be surprised :chuckle:
Post by: Timberstalker on September 07, 2015, 03:08:57 PM
If all you are doing is hunting bear you can take a handgun, muzzy, bow, kitchen sink and a rifle with you at the same time. Bear is not considered and "Archery Season". Just can't do it if you are hunting archery deer or elk.
At least that is the way I read it. :dunno:
Only talking bears. Not elephants or zebras. Lmao. :chuckle:
Post by: RadSav on September 07, 2015, 05:22:52 PM
If all you are doing is hunting bear you can take a handgun, muzzy, bow, kitchen sink and a rifle with you at the same time. Bear is not considered and "Archery Season". Just can't do it if you are hunting archery deer or elk.
At least that is the way I read it. :dunno:
Only talking bears. Not elephants or zebras. Lmao. :chuckle:
If Washington starts up an archery hunt for zebra or elephant - I'm in!!! Though I won't be able to take my rifle along >:(
Post by: Thehowler on September 07, 2015, 06:49:44 PM
Post by: gilroym on September 08, 2015, 06:48:28 AM
If all you are doing is hunting bear you can take a handgun, muzzy, bow, kitchen sink and a rifle with you at the same time. Bear is not considered and "Archery Season". Just can't do it if you are hunting archery deer or elk.
At least that is the way I read it. :dunno:
The law applies during any archery season it doesn't matter what species. Same rule for hounds and spot lights.
Post by: RadSav on September 08, 2015, 07:18:22 AM