Yellowstone Questions

[AMD-65]

Have a few questions for you guys. I am thinking about taking my wife and son 5 years old to Yellowstone this summer for maybe 5 or 6 days. I was planning about sleeping in a tent for a couple of nights this summer out there. My questions is regarding firearms. I know that Obama passed the law allowing people to carry in national parks. Do you guys think there will be any issue with having a handgun "G17" and a remington 870 with me especially when camping in a tent? Any info would be greatly appreciated. We plan on staying in Wyoming side of yellowstone the whole time. The last time I was there was in 1988 when I was only 8 years old so i do not remember much from it.

[weirjf]

First: ask the question directly to the people that will know the answers, never go to a general chat forum and take the word of anyone 100% for any subject that can land you a fine or in jail. http://www.yellowstone-natl-park.com/address.htm has the contact information for Yellowstone.

That being said:

http://www.nps.gov/yell/parknews/10008.htm

WYOMING:
Open Carry Allowed
Handgun = Yes
Rifle = Yes
In Vehicle = Yes
Age Requirement = None
Concealed Carry Allowed - Permit Required
Person = Yes
Vehicle = Yes
State Reciprocity = 23 states
Age Requirement = 21 years of age

Firearms should not be considered a wildlife protection strategy.
Park regulations require visitors to stay 25 yards away from most wildlife, and 100 yards away from bears and wolves at all times.

[sneakerd]

No young boy has really lived until he's been to Yellowstone. It was a regular stop when I was a kid in the 60's and early 70's. Funny how the geyser got smaller as I got older though. Hmmmm. Explore every corner, it's an amazing place. Take lots of pics too.

[AMD-65]

Thanks for the info guys, will post some pics on here afterwards.

[pickenup]

Might want to check with the park, just before you leave. In the 70's we were hitch-hiking cross country. We were going to stay in the park in a tent. (sound familiar?)

We got there, and they said there was a problem with bears that year, and would not even let us in the park. Even when we said we would go straight through. Don't know if this is a problem now-days.

We did spend a couple of days in Cody, and visited the Firearms Museum. If you are that close, that is a HAVE TO see.

[newracer]

Some of the campgrounds are hard sided RVs only but there should be plenty that allow tents but yes make sure you check in advance. I have not taken my boys there yet, really need to go.

[CT82]

I spent almost 18 years in the Jackson hole, Driggs and W yellowstone area. (moved to Colorado when I was 18) I used to work for a dude ranch that took folks thru Yellowstone starting at flag ranch over the Teton range and finishing up on the Idaho side.

I return every year for a two week camping trip, and will ALWAYS bring "a" (<- I use that loosely) firearm. I have had bears/wolfs in camp and will be damn'd if me or my horses are ever on the menu.

If you'd like, I can tell you of a few little known spots with outstanding beauty and wildlife and no other tourist

[Great-Kazoo]

Have a few questions for you guys. I am thinking about taking my wife and son 5 years old to Yellowstone this summer for maybe 5 or 6 days. I was planning about sleeping in a tent for a couple of nights this summer out there. My questions is regarding firearms. I know that Obama passed the law allowing people to carry in national parks. Do you guys think there will be any issue with having a handgun "G17" and a remington 870 with me especially when camping in a tent? Any info would be greatly appreciated. We plan on staying in Wyoming side of yellowstone the whole time. The last time I was there was in 1988 when I was only 8 years old so i do not remember much from it.

the supreme court was the ultimate decision maker regarding a tent as eminent domain. Seems a camper has a "small quantity" of controlled substance in their tent while camping. the park rangers entered the tent and proceeded to arrest said occupant as he was in possession of a controlled substance. case went to the SCOTUS with it being ruled a tent like any other dwelling is considered eminent domain and a search warrant should have been used prior to the entering and search of tent. Same law/ ruling applies to your vehicle and any other place you would consider dwelling.

can i quote the SCOTUS law, No but take a spin using the internet search engine. you will be surprised how many folks do not know about eminent domain and illegal search and seizure