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Heartland Outdoors Forum | Bow hunting with a firearm?

Bow hunting with a firearm?

Usual1

Posted: 07 December 2016 11:41 AM

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Need clarification. The information sheet that came with two bow permits this year differ on one point. One says it is illegal to possess a firearm while bow hunting. The other said it is illegal to possess a firearm when bow hunting unless on private ground. Others have asked me about this. Anyone?

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Kevin C

Posted: 07 December 2016 12:27 PM

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IDNR Law Enforcement says this will not be enforced, even though the language wasn’t changed in the published regulations in 2016. That being said… if you DO possess a firearm while bowhunting during the firearm season (on private land only)... it has to be a firearm that’s legal to use during that season.

Keep in mind… it’s still illegal to possess any firearm while bowhunting during the ARCHERY season.

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