I am really confused.... So can't carry the 9mm or 45 acp? Even if I have a rifle? i know i know; why would i want to carry my side arm and rifle? Post above gave good example..Quote:
Originally Posted by Song Dog
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I am really confused.... So can't carry the 9mm or 45 acp? Even if I have a rifle? i know i know; why would i want to carry my side arm and rifle? Post above gave good example..Quote:
Originally Posted by Song Dog
Song Dog, my panties not in a bind. Its just not the interpretation I'm familiar with. (I teach hunter education). And there is no regulation that supports that interpretation that I've seen. I've discussed the issue in the past with the head of enforcement in DOW.
I'll see if I can find out from CPW HQ if there is a new regulation/interpretation I've not seen.
Maybe that's the new directive, but its not been advertised in the regs brochure. Wouldn't be the first time someone answering the phones at DOW gave out bad info ...
And how many full mags for my Glock 20 should I bring along.....you know in case a mtn lion tries to eat me while I'm taking a shit. When I take a shit in the woods I don't think anything is going to smell that and even think I'm alive much less try and eat me.[Coffee]
Man, 7 or 8 years ago I went along on an archery hunt with my dad and my uncle. I was just along watching as they were putting the stalk on a heard of elk that seemed pretty intent on staying where they were at in the middle of a little sage brush flat opening in the middle of some oak brush. My uncle was crouched down to below the level of the sagebrush making his way toward the heard. I saw something move and my dad who was sitting next to me saw it also and asked what it was. I could not see anything so I thought that it must have just been a bird or something. Not wanting to lose sight of where my uncle was I turned my attention back to where he was now on all fours trying to creep through a thicker part of the bush as quietly as he could. It was then that the biggest mountain lion I have ever seen creeped out of the brush about 10 yards behind him. Then it disappeared. All I could see was the little flip the white on the tip of its tail would make when it changed directions. My dad saw it too and stood up screaming at my uncle to turn around. The scary part was that the lion did not immediately run away, it kept moving toward him until my uncle finally saw it and tried to knock an arrow with his hands shaking. He started yelling at it and it lost its nerve and bolted. That too was unnerving because even when it took off I still did not hear a sound, and I only saw it for about 1/10th of a second and it disappeared in what I would consider to be fairly open terrain. Just gone. The rest of the day as we hiked out I was just sure that it was right behind me.Quote:
Originally Posted by CapLock
I am not worried about something trying to eat me while I am taking a shit, I am worried about defending myself after something makes me shit my pants. We were not carrying any firearms that day, and it worked out, but I wonder how it would have turned out if we had not been there with him. Good luck fighting one with a bow after it jumps on you.
I've clarified with the Hunter Education Coordinator that my interpretation is correct.
A handgun only has to meet the big game requirements if it is used as a manner of take for big game (this includes a “finishing shot” as that is part of the take). Hunters can carry a handgun for whatever reason they choose – personal protection, for small game, etc.
I'm just kidding....I never go to the mountains without some kind of gun. As far as carrying during rifle season I don't bother when I have a 300 win mag in my hands. Bow season I like to carry my 686 snubby in my IWB holster. I suppose with the short barrel it won't make 500 ft lbs of energy, but to be honest it's not coming out for any reason till I get back to camp.
Also want to add that I have "NEVER" been checked by game warden during big game season for any reason. Just how far they venture from the green truck I'm not sure.
Thanks for clarifying that! Sorry for all the confusion.Quote:
Originally Posted by spqrzilla
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Originally Posted by spqrzilla
If you are bent on carrying, get a concealed carry permit and that should obviate all other considerations.
No, Ralph, that's not correct. As many hunters would prefer open carry in such situations.