elpepe25 Report post Posted March 29, 2007 Can you carry a pistol while archery hunting in Az.?? if so what are the rules? can it be unconcealed or concealed if you have the permit? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coues7 Report post Posted March 29, 2007 Can you carry a pistol while archery hunting in Az.?? if so what are the rules? can it be unconcealed or concealed if you have the permit? Welcome to the boards......look in the upper right hand corner of your screen.....it says "SEARCH"......this button is your friend. To answer your question.....yes you can. Is is border line legal/illegal......yes. Is the game warden gonna nail you on it.....depends on his mood.....most likely not, especially in southern AZ where there are lots of drugs, illegals and crazy activities Happy Hunt'n! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted March 30, 2007 I believe last year G&F approved the carrying of handguns during archery hunts. 6" barrel length restriction and has to be open sights. From Hunting Highlights, Feb 2006 http://www.azgfd.gov/h_f/highlights/highlights_0602.html#2 "Archery-only hunters can now carry a non-hunting handgun for protection The October issue of â€Hunting Highlights“ reviewed the legality of carrying a handgun during an archery-only hunt. The rule at that time was that hunters participating in an archery-only hunt could not possess a firearm, even if they had a concealed weapons permit. Since that time, the Arizona Game and Fish Department has issued a directive allowing hunters participating in an archery-only hunt to carry a non-hunting handgun for personal protection and safety. As a guideline, a non-hunting handgun shall be defined as a handgun with a barrel length of 6 inches or less that does not have a scope or any type of electronic device. Handguns meeting this definition may be carried during an archery-only hunt for personal protection only. They may not be used to take any species of wildlife while participating in an archery-only hunt." RR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grizzly Report post Posted March 31, 2007 Thanks for that link Redrabbit, Ive been looking for that for awhile. I printed that and put it in my backpack, just in case I run across a GF officer whos having a bad day and "doesnt remember having seen that" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shortpants Report post Posted March 31, 2007 I believe last year G&F approved the carrying of handguns during archery hunts. 6" barrel length restriction and has to be open sights. From Hunting Highlights, Feb 2006 http://www.azgfd.gov/h_f/highlights/highlights_0602.html#2 "Archery-only hunters can now carry a non-hunting handgun for protection The October issue of â€Hunting Highlights“ reviewed the legality of carrying a handgun during an archery-only hunt. The rule at that time was that hunters participating in an archery-only hunt could not possess a firearm, even if they had a concealed weapons permit. Since that time, the Arizona Game and Fish Department has issued a directive allowing hunters participating in an archery-only hunt to carry a non-hunting handgun for personal protection and safety. As a guideline, a non-hunting handgun shall be defined as a handgun with a barrel length of 6 inches or less that does not have a scope or any type of electronic device. Handguns meeting this definition may be carried during an archery-only hunt for personal protection only. They may not be used to take any species of wildlife while participating in an archery-only hunt." RR That last sentence is an important one to remember. Thanks for posting that Doug. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elpepe25 Report post Posted March 31, 2007 awesome, thanks for the help guys a i really appriciate it and thats a great idea carrying it in your pack. thanks, Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willhunt4coues Report post Posted March 21, 2009 can Someone tell me where I can find this in the regulations that it is legal to carry a handgun while archery hunting? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GameHauler Report post Posted March 22, 2009 can Someone tell me where I can find this in the regulations that it is legal to carry a handgun while archery hunting? TALK ABOUT A JUNKIE This tread is 2 years old I see Doug is working on it for you I have a copy in my wallet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willhunt4coues Report post Posted March 23, 2009 can Someone tell me where I can find this in the regulations that it is legal to carry a handgun while archery hunting? TALK ABOUT A JUNKIE This tread is 2 years old I see Doug is working on it for you I have a copy in my wallet I printed that same link also but I would like to know where in the regs someone help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jnobleinaz Report post Posted April 6, 2009 I'll pass that on to my brother not that he wouldnt carry one anyway. lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted April 7, 2009 This tread is 2 years old Is this what you call a "retread"? ....gets more miles out of each post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
