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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: ThurstonCokid on August 22, 2020, 10:05:43 AM

Title: 2nd deer tag weapon swap.
Post by: ThurstonCokid on August 22, 2020, 10:05:43 AM: If i have a second deer tag that is a muzzle loader hunt am i allowed to downgrade to a bow for this hunt? Thanks in advance. I thought i was able to but I’m getting mixed feedback

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Title: Re: 2nd deer tag weapon swap.
Post by: bobcat on August 22, 2020, 10:23:42 AM: Yes, you can use a bow.

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Title: Re: 2nd deer tag weapon swap.
Post by: ThurstonCokid on August 22, 2020, 01:08:31 PM: Quote from: bobcat on August 22, 2020, 10:23:42 AM
Yes, you can use a bow.

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Appreciate it Bobcat!

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Title: Re: 2nd deer tag weapon swap.
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on August 22, 2020, 01:49:08 PM: Quote from: bobcat on August 22, 2020, 10:23:42 AM
Yes, you can use a bow.

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I do not think that is correct, since he is asking about a second deer tag (which would be a special permit) vs hunting under his OTC tag where he could choose to use a lesser weapon.
Title: Re: 2nd deer tag weapon swap.
Post by: Bob33 on August 22, 2020, 01:55:18 PM: Quote from: Blacktail Sniper on August 22, 2020, 01:49:08 PM
Quote from: bobcat on August 22, 2020, 10:23:42 AM
Yes, you can use a bow.

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I do not think that is correct, since he is asking about a second deer tag (which would be a special permit) vs hunting under his OTC tag where he could choose to use a lesser weapon.
Archery equipment is compliant with a muzzleloader tag.
Title: Re: 2nd deer tag weapon swap.
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on August 22, 2020, 02:01:32 PM: I get that, but it looks a little murkey the way the wording is under the special permit section.

I would not trust any of the internet experts, especially when dealing with WDFW if it were me, that is all I was trying to say.
Title: Re: 2nd deer tag weapon swap.
Post by: swanderek on August 22, 2020, 02:38:18 PM: I’m in A similar situation. I called WDFW.
I can use a bow during muzzy season FYI
Title: Re: 2nd deer tag weapon swap.
Post by: Stein on August 22, 2020, 05:10:31 PM: You can use a bow, but not during archery season (only during muzzy season). You can always downgrade weapons modern to muzzy to archery, but obviously not the other way around provided you hunt during the original season and comply with any firearm restrictions on the area.