Clarification

[akashasdaddy]

I just want to cover my bases because the regs are a little vague on the subject. I just bout a bow two days ago and my younger brother would like to hunt with me. He has a felony from a few years ago but it is my understanding that felons CAN hunt archery.
Is this true?

[MikeWalking]

I'm not the final word but I remember looking into this a few years back trying to get an old friend interested in bow hunting and I'm pretty sure he could have..

[rasbo]

I just want to cover my bases because the regs are a little vague on the subject. I just bout a bow two days ago and my younger brother would like to hunt with me. He has a felony from a few years ago but it is my understanding that felons CAN hunt archery.
Is this true?

yes they can,unless it states otherwise

[Special T]

Yes, I know that Hunterfisher is working on an Archery Only Hunters Ed so that Felons or others that cannot have firearms can take the class and hunt...

[STIKNSTRINGBOW]

He should know as part of the conditions of his probation/parole, is he prohibited from possesing weapons, or firearms ?
How many years ago ? is he still on probation/parole ? If so, ask his PO.

[akashasdaddy]

Thank you everyone for the info. My brother has already taken hunters Ed long before he got himself in trouble. Yes, he is prohibited from being around firearms; and no he is no longer on any form of community supervision.

This is what I was able to find on my own.

If the felon has had his/her rights restored through the court of sentencing, yes the felon may use a muzzleloader to hunt. If the felon has NOT had his/her rights restored through the court, then the felon may NOT possess a pistol, shotgun, muzzleloader, or other firearm. The felon can hunt with archery gear but not firearms.

This is where I found this information if the question is ever brought up again: http://wdfw.wa.gov/enforcement/faqs.html

Again thank you all for the info, now I am looking forward to a great hunt with my little brother. Between me, my brother and, my daughter; I have introduced or reintroduced hunting to three people.

[MadHatter]

Also, if he has completed all of the time, the probation and kept his nose clean he can apply for a rights restoration.  Depends on a few other factors as well, but that is also an option for felons if they so choose.

[B-Nut]

If it was a juvenile offense I would highly recommend having his record sealed and it makes it as if it never happened unless charged with a felony at a later date. I made a stupid mistake at the age of 15 and was denied my first handgun purchase ( which was a blessing as I did some more research and was glad I didn't end up with that gun ). But I looked into what I could do and found that sealing my record was extremely easy as I had not been in trouble since. Highly recommend it if possible.

[akashasdaddy]

Unfortunately, he got in trouble as an adult. He is going to apply for his rights back but not for hunting we both very much like archery. He has been good for a while but he still has to wait 3 more years before he can ask for his rights back. They make felons wait 7 years after completing the full sentence community supervision included.

[B-Nut]

Well as long as he stays out of trouble it shouldn't be a big issue.  Best of luck with the archery, I hope after a bit of experience and a bit of extra money I will be able to give it a try.