Open Carry BLM Question

[Donny1]

I searched and found many threads but they don't address my particular question.

I know I can open carry on legal BLM shooting areas but I'm wondering if I can carry a centerfire pistol in a shotgun hunting only, no target shooting area. Specifically, just for protection while hiking and not discharging it unless it becomes necessary. While hunting with a shotgun, or not.

[Librarian]

Guessing here: looks like covers some shotgun hunting

(k) Archers hunting during any archery season may not use or possess a firearm while in the field engaged in archery hunting during an archery season except as provided in subsection (1).

(1) Nothing in this section shall prohibit the lawful possession of a concealed firearm by an active peace officer listed in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code or a retired peace officer in lawful possession of an identification certificate issued pursuant to Penal Code Section 25455 authorizing the retired officer to carry a concealed firearm. Nor shall this section prohibit the lawful possession of a concealed firearm pursuant to a concealed carry permit issued pursuant to Penal Code Section 26150 or 26155.

http://www.eregulations.com/californ...-crow-hunting/

[clb]

Good question....

I got no concrete evidentiary nothin...

Perhaps make 3 calls?
1 to the blm field officer in charge of the lands you will hunt.
2 to local leo
3 to fish and game

Request code numbers of whatever effing nanny form they use!?

If you can cite the law to the person giving you the problems you might be surprised they do not now what you know.

Good luck and happy huntin