question about bowhunting

[bak]

can you carry a handgun while bowhunting in california?

Thanks
bak

[jemaddux]

Originally Posted by bak

can you carry a handgun while bowhunting in california?

Thanks
bak

The easy answer.....NO

[jemaddux]

here you go.....


(h) Except as provided in subsection 353(g),
archers may not possess a firearm while hunting
in the field during any archery season, or
while hunting during a general season under
the provisions of an archery only tag.


The exception in section 353(G) would be if you were hunting under rifle season with rifle tags. If you have an AO tag you are not permited.

[bak]

Thanks for the info that helps settle a discussion.

BAK

[Rumpled]

As pointed out, no.
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