Post by: DoubleJ on September 15, 2010, 02:36:38 PM
Post by: croix on September 15, 2010, 02:42:45 PM
a. 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.
Post by: Special T on September 15, 2010, 02:48:32 PM
Post by: DoubleJ on September 15, 2010, 02:49:31 PM
Post by: stickhunter on September 15, 2010, 02:50:21 PM
Post by: Special T on September 15, 2010, 02:51:02 PM
Post by: BLUEBULLS on September 15, 2010, 02:52:30 PM
Use a rubber blunt! they are quiet and don't need anything special... good practice for the elk. :bash: and they only cost like 5 bucks for a 3 pack
Blunts sure do waste a lot of meat though. thye blow right through grouse taking every feather and peice of meat with them.
Take a sling shot.
Post by: DoubleJ on September 15, 2010, 02:53:16 PM
Read the regs, not trying to dis on you but some of the question people ask on here about the regs are clearly stated. Its even in bright red and number one under archery.
I did read the regs but in another thread, someone mentioned this was legal. I was looking for some clarification
Post by: DoubleJ on September 15, 2010, 02:54:35 PM
Use a rubber blunt! they are quiet and don't need anything special... good practice for the elk. :bash: and they only cost like 5 bucks for a 3 pack
Blunts sure do waste a lot of meat though. thye blow right through grouse taking every feather and peice of meat with them.
Take a sling shot.
That's a good idea. Is a pellet gun considered a "Firearm" for the sake of this discussion?
Post by: FC on September 15, 2010, 02:57:43 PM
Post by: DoubleJ on September 15, 2010, 03:00:33 PM
Post by: FC on September 15, 2010, 03:01:35 PM
Think I can rig up a slingshot to work with my bow release?
lol...I'm sure you can if you want!
Post by: Rgrady35 on September 15, 2010, 03:16:02 PM
Post by: bobcat on September 15, 2010, 03:17:04 PM
Post by: Curly on September 15, 2010, 03:23:08 PM
Post by: Bob33 on September 15, 2010, 03:51:25 PM
Also illegal to shoot them with a pellet gun........That is correct. An air rifle is not considered a firearm in Washington.
Post by: FC on September 15, 2010, 03:58:50 PM
Forest Grouse
Forest grouse may not be killed with any rifle or handgun 24 caliber or larger, or shotgun containing slugs or buckshot, during modern firearm deer or elk seasons unless appropriate deer or elk tags are in the hunter's possession.
Forest grouse may be taken with shotguns as well as firearms smaller than 24 caliber during the entire grouse hunting season.
That is straight from the upland bird book. IMO the books are ridiculously over-complicated...
Post by: FC on September 15, 2010, 04:10:51 PM
Post by: bobcat on September 15, 2010, 04:19:30 PM
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It is Illegal to:
Hunt game birds or game animals with anything other than a firearm, a bow and arrow, or by falconry.
Post by: Curly on September 15, 2010, 04:28:52 PM
I also wish pellet guns were legal to kill grouse with, that would be pretty cool to shoot them with the pellet gun.
Post by: bobcat on September 15, 2010, 04:32:01 PM
I know a guy that limited on grouse a few years back by using a slingshot.
Did this guy go by the name "Curly" by any chance? :chuckle:
Post by: Curly on September 15, 2010, 04:34:51 PM
Post by: FC on September 15, 2010, 04:42:57 PM
Page 72:QuoteIt is Illegal to:
Hunt game birds or game animals with anything other than a firearm, a bow and arrow, or by falconry.
Bleh.
Nice one Curly.
Post by: k_rex on September 16, 2010, 10:48:28 AM
Post by: CanvasGear on September 16, 2010, 12:51:59 PM
So i guess sticks and stones aren't allowed either.
357 ratshot. :)
CG
Post by: BlackRidge on September 17, 2010, 11:48:16 AM
I have my archery tags, plan on going out for deer/elk, my brothers coming with but only has the bear tag. He'd like to carry a shotgun/-06 incase he sees something while with me. Would this be legal? Or would the firearm need to be left at camp/truck while I was out with the bow?
Would it be too much of a stretch to consider the 30-06 as a defensive weapon? :chuckle:
Post by: bobcat on September 17, 2010, 08:43:49 PM
Post by: Cylvertip on September 21, 2010, 08:54:47 PM
Post by: mjbskwim on October 06, 2010, 12:26:30 AM
Sorry if this is just the same situation, and I'm not seeing it, but how would the legality here work..
I have my archery tags, plan on going out for deer/elk, my brothers coming with but only has the bear tag. He'd like to carry a shotgun/-06 incase he sees something while with me. Would this be legal? Or would the firearm need to be left at camp/truck while I was out with the bow?
Would it be too much of a stretch to consider the 30-06 as a defensive weapon? :chuckle:
For the TS and Blackridge,I have to ask,what good does it do to bow hunt if you are going to start shooting guns off? Doesn't this kinda defeat everything you do preparing for archery?
What happens after the guns start going off? The animals become more wary.
Then you have lost your edge.
But I was going to say the same as cylvertip.
22 and a CCP,and a stray grouse was attacking you.
Post by: halflife65 on October 06, 2010, 06:49:36 AM
Just use the blunt on an old arrow. I always carry a grouse arrow (I use Judo Points rather than blunts) that has different fletching than the arrows with broadheads so that I won't accidentally pull it out and shoot at a deer/elk with it. It's also usually an old one that I don't mind (as much) breaking. That being said (knock on wood), I shot my grouse arrow at lots of clumps of grass and other stuff this year and didn't break it. It's great for practicing in the middle of the day. Z7 set at 65#.
Post by: BlackRidge on October 07, 2010, 01:17:50 PM
22 pistol with a CWP would fit the bill :twocents:
Wouldnt do much for protection, unless you're getting jumped by a flock of grouse
nasty birds, watch out
Post by: krout81 on October 13, 2010, 10:44:21 PM
Post by: bobcat on October 13, 2010, 10:45:54 PM
Post by: Kain on October 14, 2010, 10:48:45 AM
What about concealed Weapons Permit and Carry a .22 Like a Ruger 22/45 or even the Walther 5 1/2, Decent accuracy and you can leagally carry them now as long as you have a permit
You can carry it without a permit but you CANNOT use it for hunting. Even if you carry it, it is still illegal to hunt with it. Trying to get around the law to use your side arm for hunting is exactly the argument they use to try and keep us from carrying in the first place.
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1. Rules pertaining to all archery:
a. 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.
Post by: krout81 on October 14, 2010, 10:18:43 PM
Thanks
Post by: Kain on October 14, 2010, 10:34:56 PM
Post by: mindfusion on October 15, 2010, 08:36:30 PM