Charper Report post Posted August 27, 2008 Was just wondering if anyone knew what the if any restrictions were on packing a side arm with you while bowhunting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Huntn coues Report post Posted August 27, 2008 I think the length of the barrel has something to do with it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JHAM357 Report post Posted August 27, 2008 barrel must be 6" or less, and obviously not consealed unless carry a permit. i dont think there is a restriction on caliber. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kmwellslv Report post Posted August 27, 2008 i was wondering the same...R12-4-318 C. 2.an individual participating in an "archery-only" season shall use and possess only a bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304, and shall not use or possess an other weapons... i thought i read on here where someone said that now they let us carry handguns on bowhunts? any input helps.i like to make sure iknow the law and am within it at the same time i want my pistol on my side when im out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cooper Report post Posted August 28, 2008 I talked to a game warden a while back who said you can not carry a gun on bow hunts but if someone is down by the boarder they would not ticket them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmf1321 Report post Posted August 28, 2008 I believe last year the regs were changed. Side arms are allowed in the southern units. Even if they arent, I'm packing. Better to have it and not need it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted August 28, 2008 I believe last year the regs were changed. Side arms are allowed in the southern units. Even if they arent, I'm packing. Better to have it and not need it... Yep. In Arzona, I carry my Xd with me no matter what hunt, or what time of year. You just never know. I have dispatched coyotes, jack rabbits, and pulled it on javelina that jumped up WAY to close to me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snapshot Report post Posted August 28, 2008 What is that old saying " its better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6". I always carry, wherever I may roam. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JHAM357 Report post Posted August 28, 2008 the law is not just southern az but all of az. im telling you the barrel can not be longer than six inches. they past this law last year or te year before and not just because of the illegals but because of all the pot field findings, and hunters/people getting shot at Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmcbob Report post Posted August 28, 2008 Hum. I believe that it is okay - I also remember a law or change in rules in the last year or two. But I can't find where it says in the Commission Rules that it is okay. R12-4-318©(2): An individual participating in an "archery-only" season shall use and possess only a bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304, and shall not use or possess any other weapons, including crossbows or any other bows with a device that holds the bow in a drawn position, except as authorized by R12-4-216. R12-4-216 just gives rules for crossbows. Does anybody else know where to look? Here are all the commission rules: http://www.azsos.gov/public_services/title_12/12-04.htm Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IHunt2live Report post Posted August 28, 2008 Wasn't there a little article in one of the hunting highlights or wildlife views about this issue a little while ago? I thought I saved it but couldn't find it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IHunt2live Report post Posted August 28, 2008 Found it. In the right hand side a ways down. http://www.azgfd.gov/h_f/highlights/highlights_0602.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmcbob Report post Posted August 28, 2008 Here we go, from stalkincoues on Dec 6 2007, 08:09 PM: This info came out in the October 2006 Hunting Highlights on the azgfd.com I printed it and carried it with me for a while just in case I ran into an uneducated warden. Here is a link to the info. 2nd column down on the right side, 7th paragraph down. 6" max nonhunting handgun. http://az.gov/webapp/portal/SiteSearch?sit...esheet=azportal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmcbob Report post Posted August 28, 2008 try again: http://www.azgfd.gov/h_f/highlights/highlights_0602.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Huntn coues Report post Posted August 28, 2008 I knew that I was right like alway's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
