live24wheel Report post Posted December 5, 2007 I know I was reading some post somewhere about it being legal to carry a handgun during an Archery hunt. Is that correct, I think it said it must have a 5" or shorter barrel and no scope I believe. I would call AZGFD, I was unable to find it in the reg's. Figured I could have it answered before I got out of work tonight. Thanks, Tom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IHunt2live Report post Posted December 5, 2007 barrell must be no longer the 6 inches the gun must have just iron sights and your legal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
live24wheel Report post Posted December 5, 2007 barrell must be no longer the 6 inches the gun must have just iron sights and your legal. Good deal, I would hate to fling an arrow at a kitty cat and have him get a bit upset with me. haha, I will just call my lil friend, .45.... Thanks bud, Tom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grizzly Report post Posted December 6, 2007 That would get you in trouble, handgun is for personal protection only, that would be considered hunting. Just a word of caution. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
live24wheel Report post Posted December 6, 2007 That would get you in trouble, handgun is for personal protection only, that would be considered hunting. Just a word of caution. Surry bud, let me refrase that. I have heard of this in the past and dont want it happening to me. You shoot a bear or lion with your bow, and he charges you. I will NOT rely on getting another arrow nocked and trying to stop him before he stops me, I.E. personal protection, .45. Yeah I know it is rare but I would rather have it than not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cpugsie Report post Posted December 7, 2007 Can't you shoot a lion with a handgun anyway? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stalkincoues Report post Posted December 7, 2007 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
galiuro mountain man Report post Posted December 11, 2007 If you have that happen to you and a G&F officer checks you, hide your deer tag. You can take a lion with pretty much whatever you want. The handgun rule is for archery only hunts, and this time of year there is only deer and javelina archery only hunts. If you happen to shoot a deer on an archery only hunt and you are packing a handgun, I can gaurantee the officer will do a lead check, hope the deer wasnt wounded during a rifle hunt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msgbarney Report post Posted December 19, 2007 Thanks for the tip to the article. I will now carry my .45, allot of illegals in the area, and am unsure of the desperate measures they may take to be free. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lance Report post Posted December 22, 2007 I thought they reversed that rule back to no handguns.... Better double check I guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ac guy Report post Posted December 22, 2007 They can reverse it all they want. I am all for following rules, but that is the one I will break. I'd rather be in court alive than dead in the desert. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tines Report post Posted December 26, 2007 They can reverse it all they want. I am all for following rules, but that is the one I will break. I'd rather be in court alive than dead in the desert. I like the ,"....rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
otdrsman Report post Posted December 27, 2007 Just an FYI for all us archery hunters who want to carry a handgun during archery season. Per AZ game and fish dept. Just aHello, The regulations state that it is illegal to posses while on an restricted hunt any method of take other than what is listed. The law has not changed; however, our department has passed a department wide directive that states no Game and Fish officer will penalize any individual who is carrying an non-hunting type firearm while participating in an Archery only hunt. The directive also defines a non-hunting type fire arm to have a barrel length of 6 inches or less and has no additional electronic or scoped sighting other than steel sights. You shouldn't have much problem with it but do keep in mind that this is an Arizona Game and Fish department directive and other law enforcement agencies are not required to follow it. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us. Thanks, Chris Anstead Customer Service Please help us improve our customer service, by completing a short survey. --Original Message-- From: wilsonp@cox.net Date: 12/25/2007 11:12:58 PM To: customerservice@azgfd.gov Subject: Carrying a handgun during archery deer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
