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Other Hunting => Upland Birds => Topic started by: Andrew on August 12, 2011, 11:44:31 AM

Title: Two guns in possession?
Post by: Andrew on August 12, 2011, 11:44:31 AM: Can you carry two guns while grouse hunting or is this a big no no? I had two of my grandfather's guns repaired/worked on that I'd love to take with me on the 9/1 opener, however, since I'm car camping there is no way in hell I'm leaving one of them behind. One is a model '24' o/u which I know I can take down and fit within my pack, the other might be a little bit difficult since it is not so compact when taken down - 11-48 sportsman, which I might just strap to my backpack.
Title: Re: Two guns in possession?
Post by: h20hunter on August 12, 2011, 11:49:11 AM: I can't think of a reason you can't. Nothing I've ever seen in game regs says how many guns you can have, only types in regards to shell cap and caliber.
Title: Re: Two guns in possession?
Post by: Goldeneye on August 12, 2011, 11:51:29 AM: Yes, it's legal.
Title: Re: Two guns in possession?
Post by: Andrew on August 12, 2011, 11:57:31 AM: Thanks guys! I can't wait to use the '24'...sweet little gun, will be perfect for grouse!
Title: Re: Two guns in possession?
Post by: jeepster on August 16, 2011, 03:07:49 AM: its no different than goin out with your sav.300 to whack a deer, and bringing your 22 along to get a grouse or rabbit. besides its not like you are gonna rambo it and have one in each hand....
Title: Re: Two guns in possession?
Post by: Miles on August 16, 2011, 03:11:41 AM: Don't give the WDFW any ideas...they'll be charging a fee for an extra gun next.
Title: Re: Two guns in possession?
Post by: jeepster on August 16, 2011, 03:20:31 AM: Quote from: Miles on August 16, 2011, 03:11:41 AM
Don't give the WDFW any ideas...they'll be charging a fee for an extra gun next.

jeez.....................aint that a scary thought........ first having to buy a pass to access public land....then..... :yike:

bohica......
Title: Re: Two guns in possession?
Post by: Bean Counter on August 16, 2011, 03:54:33 AM: Only two?? :chuckle:
Title: Re: Two guns in possession?
Post by: buglebuster on August 16, 2011, 04:34:20 AM: Ok heres one for ya, say your muzzleloader or achery hunting but you have a .223 in your truck in case you see a coyote. Legal or not?
Title: Re: Two guns in possession?
Post by: Miles on August 16, 2011, 04:58:07 AM: Legal in my book and I wouldn't think twice about it. Now I'm not sure if Wa has some ridiculous law prohibiting it (it wouldn't surprise me if they did). I would just do it and fight the battle in court if they tried to say I couldn't do it. Too many people are afraid to do stuff that is perfectly legal (or should be) and then it becomes the norm. I'll carry a firearm in any vehicle I want, and whenever I want...I don't care if it's archery season and I'm hunting with a bow, as long as I'm not using that firearm for illegal purposes there should be no problem. They might give you a hard time...but if you got your ducks in a row you have nothing to worry about.
Title: Re: Two guns in possession?
Post by: huntlakewood on August 16, 2011, 06:23:43 AM: AS long as you dont point the .223 at a deer or elk it is legal.
Title: Re: Two guns in possession?
Post by: seth30 on August 16, 2011, 06:27:58 AM: Quote from: huntlakewood on August 16, 2011, 06:23:43 AM
AS long as you dont point the .223 at a deer or elk it is legal.
:yeah:
Title: Re: Two guns in possession?
Post by: bobcat on August 16, 2011, 06:30:19 AM: Quote from: Bean Counter on August 16, 2011, 03:54:33 AM
Only two?? :chuckle:

:yeah:

You can have a dozen guns with you if you want.
Title: Re: Two guns in possession?
Post by: ghosthunter on August 16, 2011, 07:57:07 AM: yep looks like everyone is on the right track to me. I often have other guns in my truck. Back a few years they ran the Blackpowder Elk hunt right up to the modern deer hunt. We were hunting elk in Naches & had a deer camp at Twisp. Not wanting to come back to westside we packed all the guns we would need.
I am careful about having the modern guns cased. But heck you might be there camped and hunting and want to target practice some where close by.
Never been a problem and I have been checked many times.