If one doesn't do it...
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Fork Horn
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Join Date: Dec 2006
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If one doesn't do it...
Guys I've been pondering this for a bit. I carry my .45 with me during bow season for protection, after having a buddy stuck in a tree by a pack of yotes that weren't easily frightened. If I shoot a deer with an arrow and it drops it but doesn't kill it, can I use my .45 to complete the hunt. Or am I lawfully bound to use my bow?
#2
RE: If one doesn't do it...
That would not be legal here in ole MA. I can't carry at all while hunting bow. I guess the .45 would do the trick though..
I wonder how many states let you carry while bow hunting. ARedhawk makes a fine deer gun for those tough to reach places.
I wonder how many states let you carry while bow hunting. ARedhawk makes a fine deer gun for those tough to reach places.
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Fork Horn
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RE: If one doesn't do it...
ORIGINAL: rybohunter
In my state, and likely most others if not all. You would NOT allowed to finish the deer with your handgun.
In my state, and likely most others if not all. You would NOT allowed to finish the deer with your handgun.
It was passed this year that if you have your CCW then you can pack a sidearm in the field for protection. Several years ago DNR release some wolves to try and control the coyote population. Instead the wolves started running & mating with the yotes. Now we have some nasty guys in the woods. 3 years ago a firend was stuck up in a tree by 4 yotes, he only had 3 arrows. Shot one in the spine and the other 3 still hung around. Luckily he had his cell phone on him & was able to call for help...
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Dominant Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Blossvale, New York
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RE: If one doesn't do it...
Reading the game laws would be the place to look. OK, here's the link. You can carry a handgun under the personnal protection permit but can NOT shoot a deer with it. Read the last statement on page 3.
http://www.state.in.us/dnr/files/fw-Deer_Hunting_Equipment.pdf
http://www.state.in.us/dnr/files/fw-Deer_Hunting_Equipment.pdf