AZcoues_addict Report post Posted December 20, 2023 Can someone point me to a specific arizona regulation or statute? I searched and couldn't find anything on the topic. Maybe I glossed over it. Can you be sobriety tested when archery hunting in Az? Please keep the personal opinions to a minimum for sake of the information, no smart a$$ remarks, no it wasn't me either....Please just post the regulation or statute number, and wording or quote that is relevant please. I already know you can't discharge a firearm. But I'm talking about archery, no firearms involved. No driving involved. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oz31p Report post Posted December 20, 2023 I don’t know , but one subscribing for a friend Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues247 Report post Posted December 20, 2023 Technically you don't have to ever submit to a sobriety test. Was he driving or just out hunting and they tested him? Also a quick search of A.R.S and the hunting regulations there is no law or rule on the books regarding handling archery equipment while intoxicated (actually couldn't even find a law or rule that says you can't discharge a firearm while intoxicated but I'm sure that falls under reckless discharge or something similar). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZcoues_addict Report post Posted December 20, 2023 Updated above to state no driving involved. Just archery hunting. I understand you never have to submit. Just wondering if the ask for a test is beyond the regulations or not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOTAGS Report post Posted December 20, 2023 AZGF is law enforcement, and they conduct the OUI for boaters. Never really heard of a sobriety test in the field for an archer or a gun hunter that wasn’t driving, but…. You could probably sober up waiting for a breathalyzer to show up, since seeing a WF in the field so far and few between. Usually sheriffs or DPS unless you’re on a common waterway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted December 20, 2023 What unit, so I can stay far away from it 3 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
25-06 Report post Posted December 20, 2023 I've can't imagine being to hammered to hunt. Good luck on your quest. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZcoues_addict Report post Posted December 20, 2023 Nobody was hammered. Simply having their first when done hunting, passed with flying colors. So much for the smart a$$ comments. Thanks for contributing and assuming. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge Report post Posted December 20, 2023 I spoke to a AZGFD agent about this subject several years ago. He told me yes.you can be charged for using dangerous weapons while under the influence. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azelkhunter2 Report post Posted December 20, 2023 Had a buddy get a DUI on a quad while elk hunting in unit 23 several years ago. It was a WM that gave him the citation. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HyNoon Report post Posted December 20, 2023 I also knew a guy that got a dui on a quad in 23, this was about 18 years ago though... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZcoues_addict Report post Posted December 20, 2023 50 minutes ago, Edge said: I spoke to a AZGFD agent about this subject several years ago. He told me yes.you can be charged for using dangerous weapons while under the influence. Thanks Edge I figured as much. Just curious if it was a reg, statue, or state law, and which / where? Figured someone on here may know exactly. It's obviously good practice and should always be followed no matter the situation, but that is another discussion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZHunter1 Report post Posted December 20, 2023 Public intoxication might apply as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted December 20, 2023 2 hours ago, AZcoues_addict said: Nobody was hammered. Simply having their first when done hunting. Im not being a smart butt. was he belligerent? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge Report post Posted December 20, 2023 ARS 13-3102 Misconduct with Dangerous Weapon ARS 13-2904 Disorderly Conduct, Recklessly Handle Dangerous Weapon or Instrument. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
