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Big Game Hunting => Bear Hunting => Topic started by: Little Fish on November 03, 2009, 04:44:36 PM

Title: Regs Question - Bear hunting during elk season
Post by: Little Fish on November 03, 2009, 04:44:36 PM: I'm headed out for the weekend with friends who will be elk hunting (modern firearm westside) with the primary goal of scouting the area for next year's early archery season. I'd like to bring my rifle plus shotgun along in the event I come across a bear or a grouse, but don't know if this presents a problem. I won't be hunting elk and don't have a tag to do so during the modern season. Will I run afoul of the law if I carrry my rifle or shotgun in the field?
Title: Re: Regs Question - Bear hunting during elk season
Post by: saylean on November 03, 2009, 04:45:56 PM: You shouldnt to my knowledge. But wear flame orange as required.

I hunt for bear during modern firearm elk sometimes and have never had trouble. My tag is for archery elk.
Title: Re: Regs Question - Bear hunting during elk season
Post by: Little Fish on November 03, 2009, 04:51:26 PM: Thanks man. My tag is for archery elk as well. It just makes sense to scout when the roads are open and you can cover a lot of ground in your truck. Every year I plan on doing it, but this is the first year when I'll actually make it out.
Title: Re: Regs Question - Bear hunting during elk season
Post by: saylean on November 03, 2009, 09:11:49 PM: Good luck. I would just carry your tag with you IF you still have it. I cant see it being a problem...but who knows.

Cheers~
Title: Re: Regs Question - Bear hunting during elk season
Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 03, 2009, 09:15:33 PM: we had a post like this just the other day as long as you wear orange and have a bear tag should be no problem
Title: Re: Regs Question - Bear hunting during elk season
Post by: DBake on November 04, 2009, 10:01:33 AM: Quote from: carpsniperg2 on November 03, 2009, 09:15:33 PM
we had a post like this just the other day as long as you wear orange and have a bear tag should be no problem
:yeah:
Title: Re: Regs Question - Bear hunting during elk season
Post by: fishermanjoe on November 04, 2009, 10:55:03 AM: and you know what, that day you go scouting for elk without a gun is the day you will see a bear.
Title: Re: Regs Question - Bear hunting during elk season
Post by: billythekidrock on November 14, 2009, 06:40:28 PM: You will be legal, but be prepared for some "inquisitive" questioning if you run into a gamie.