Carrying pistol while bow hunting

[Railroader]

I’m not sure that the legal portion is at any discretion. Enforcement of it can be at the GW discretion, though.

If you’re going to shoot pigs with a rifle during archery season, don’t bow hunt at the same for deer.

“Archers may not possess any firearms while hunting during archery deer season and primitive weapons hunters may not possess any centerfire or rimfire firearm while hunting during the primitive weapons season unless the person is a lawful weapons carrier as defined in O.C.G.A. Section 16-11-125.1 subject to the limitations of OCGA §§ 16-11-126 and 16-11-127, except where prohibited by federal law.”

https://www.eregulations.com/georgia/hunting/deer-hunting-regulations - (Georgia › Hunting › Deer Hunting Regulations)

It appears that I stand corrected.

Disregard my last transmission...

 

[livinoutdoors]

I’m not sure that the legal portion is at any discretion. Enforcement of it can be at the GW discretion, though.

If you’re going to shoot pigs with a rifle during archery season, don’t bow hunt at the same for deer.

“Archers may not possess any firearms while hunting during archery deer season and primitive weapons hunters may not possess any centerfire or rimfire firearm while hunting during the primitive weapons season unless the person is a lawful weapons carrier as defined in O.C.G.A. Section 16-11-125.1 subject to the limitations of OCGA §§ 16-11-126 and 16-11-127, except where prohibited by federal law.”

https://www.eregulations.com/georgia/hunting/deer-hunting-regulations - (Georgia › Hunting › Deer Hunting Regulations)

And here is where things are a changin, we dont need a permit to tote a pistol in Ga anymore.

 

[cowhornedspike]

“Archers may not possess any firearms while hunting during archery deer season and primitive weapons hunters may not possess any centerfire or rimfire firearm while hunting during the primitive weapons season unless the person is a lawful weapons carrier as defined in O.C.G.A. Section 16-11-125.1 subject to the limitations of OCGA §§ 16-11-126 and 16-11-127, except where prohibited by federal law.”

https://www.eregulations.com/georgia/hunting/deer-hunting-regulations - (Georgia › Hunting › Deer Hunting Regulations)

Unless I am reading it wrong, there is no mention of pistol here, only firearm, and the highlighted end of the sentence seems to overrule everything prior to it in the same sentence.
And a lawful weapons carrier is ANYONE who is not legally prevented from carrying as I understand it...with or without the possession of a GWP.

What am I missing?

 

[elfiii]

Unless I am reading it wrong, there is no mention of pistol here, only firearm, and the highlighted end of the sentence seems to overrule everything prior to it in the same sentence.
And a lawful weapons carrier is ANYONE who is not legally prevented from carrying as I understand it...with or without the possession of a GWP.

What am I missing?

Well, since the law governing "carrying" has changed perhaps this code section of OCGA has become inoperative? I wonder who's going to volunteer to be the test case.

 

[jrickman]

The new law was implemented as a change to that same code section, and I think any language related to pistols/rifles was removed throughout...so technically the GW has no authority to regulate the type of firearm carried at any time, only actual USE of it. But there again, who wants to be the guy to spend 15k in legal fees proving it?

 

[Spotlite]

And here is where things are a changin, we dont need a permit to tote a pistol in Ga anymore.

True but when you pick up a bow you’re an “archer” and until / when / if the hunting regs change it has placed limitations on carrying a firearm while archery hunting during archery season.

 

[Spotlite]

Unless I am reading it wrong, there is no mention of pistol here, only firearm, and the highlighted end of the sentence seems to overrule everything prior to it in the same sentence.
And a lawful weapons carrier is ANYONE who is not legally prevented from carrying as I understand it...with or without the possession of a GWP.

What am I missing?

weapons carrier as defined in O.C.G.A. Section 16-11-125.1

From the definition ^^^

(1) "Handgun" means a firearm of any description, loaded or unloaded,

 

[Spotlite]

The new law was implemented as a change to that same code section, and I think any language related to pistols/rifles was removed throughout...so technically the GW has no authority to regulate the type of firearm carried at any time, only actual USE of it. But there again, who wants to be the guy to spend 15k in legal fees proving it?

It was from the 2022 - 2023 Hunting Regulations.


My opinion is since they regulate hunting, and hunting is a privilege, they can restrict the “equipment” you have while hunting. I don’t believe their intent was to regulate guns to begin with, they gave an exception to carry as king as GA considered it legal to carry.

 

[Goatman70]

If I get accused of shooting a deer with my carry pistol, all the GW will need to see is me trying to hit a bucket at 10yds to know I ain't hunting with it

 

[Gbr5pb]

Haha! I’m sorta a spray and pray guy myself! Lot better chance of hitting it with bow

 

[Browning Slayer]

Well, since the law governing "carrying" has changed perhaps this code section of OCGA has become inoperative? I wonder who's going to volunteer to be the test case.

I've been volunteering for it for years. I've never needed a reg book to tell me where I can carry a gun or when. Problem for the PoPo is, I'm not volunteering no other info.

 

[Silver Britches]

I've been volunteering for it for years. I've never needed a reg book to tell me where I can carry a gun or when. Problem for the PoPo is, I'm not volunteering no other info.

WHAAAAAAT? You're a Volunteer? Say it it ain't so!

 

[Browning Slayer]

WHAAAAAAT? You're a Volunteer? Say it it ain't so!

I said this earlier in the Sports Forum when the Vols were brought up.

It applies here..

You should drag your tongue across a poison ivy vine for that kind of talk.

 

[cowhornedspike]

From the definition ^^^

(1) "Handgun" means a firearm of any description, loaded or unloaded,

Handgun is not mentioned in the hunting regs which YOU posted. Only says firearm and then later further says rimfire or centerfire firearm... Read it again. How do you get from that that it actually MEANS handgun?

 

[kmckinnie]

CWP means just that now that anyone can carry concealed. That means that.
Your pistol at that time is not for hunting. It’s for personal protection!
Hunters complained about going back to the truck and what if a bad guy was there.
You can hog hunt with a pistol durning bow season on private land. Just can’t have a bow then.
Let’s ask this to @Throwback to see how accurate I was for kicks and giggles.

 

[cowhornedspike]

CWP means just that now that anyone can carry concealed. That means that.
Your pistol at that time is not for hunting. It’s for personal protection!
Hunters complained about going back to the truck and what if a bad guy was there.
You can hog hunt with a pistol durning bow season on private land. Just can’t have a bow then.
Let’s ask this to @Throwback to see how accurate I was for kicks and giggles.

GA does not have a CWP. You are in FL. We have a GWP that covers all weapons...not just handguns.
Nothing I see in the regs says what you are saying.

 

[kmckinnie]

GA does not have a CWP. You are in FL.
Nothing I see in the regs says what you are saying.

I’m in ga. That use to be the Ga law.
If your looking for a loop hole to this. I don’t think there is one.
The everyone can carry is for protection
.
Ok I give up. Carry both. Shoot pigs with a pistol deer with your bow.
Fine with me. ?

 

[NCHillbilly]

And this is why constitutional carry laws just cause a bunch of confusion. Here in NC, you can carry a pistol while bowhunting with a CCP.

 

[snooker1]

Only if it runs you up a tree and you fear for your life.

Honest officer I was in fear for my safety.

 

[kmckinnie]

And this is why constitutional carry laws just cause a bunch of confusion. Here in NC, you can carry a pistol while bowhunting with a CCP.

Ga. Still has the carry permit. I got one. I’ve been finger printed background check so I got the card. I can walk into a gun store and buy a gun. They take down that info off the card. No phone in check or by computer. I pay and walk out. Now that person that can carry now with the new carry law still has to have a background ran every time.
Now when u get checked by a officer. He could ask for the card. Show it to him and your fine. Well the other person may fine out they running a background check right then to see if he’s a felon. Or anything else that stands out. If everything is fine. Your on your way.