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I looked for it last night, but the Division of Wildlife's website has changed significantly and I wasn't able to find the reference.
Unless it's changed, you are legally able to carry a concealed handgun with you without a permit if you are actively in the act of LEGALLY hunting.
I'll continue to search for an official reference.
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Get a permits and this situation isn't a problem anymore.
As pointed out earlier, if the pistol is in your backpack in a holster and unloaded, I think any cop judge or jury will be hard pressed to make a claim it was readily available. but then what's the point of having it? Get a permit.
