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  • knightstalker83
    Member
    • Aug 2012
    • 378

    Peace Officers carry while archery hunting

    Don't know where this topic belongs, I wanted to know if there's any game wardens in this forum that can help me out on this question.
    I found some info online that Peace Officers can carry while engaging in bow hunting.
    Any Game Wardens or Other LEO with info will be appreciated.
  • #2
    knightstalker83
    Member
    • Aug 2012
    • 378

    It used to be they can't thats why i'm asking, i guess your not a bow hunting.

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    • #3
      Bucks n Ducks
      Junior Member
      • Feb 2013
      • 28

      If you want the black and white / letter of the law answer:
      If you are archery hunting during an archery only season in California it is unlawful to carry a firearm. LEOs are exempt.
      Last edited by Bucks n Ducks; 07-13-2013, 9:34 PM. Reason: I stand corrected, LEOs ARE exempt

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      • #4
        code_blue
        Veteran Member
        • Sep 2012
        • 3452

        Curious as to why they'd expect a novice bow hunter to take aim and release an arrow towards a bear or mountain lion running right at them.

        Wasn't the point of carrying for self defense for all things?

        I mean if you illegal shot game then wouldn't that be up to the game warden to determine?
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        • #5
          pepsi2451
          Senior Member
          • Feb 2006
          • 1629

          I'm not LEO or a game warden or anything but I believe it changed when SB 1367 passed last year. If I remember right the original bill would have also exempted people with a LTC but it was amended.

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          • #6
            CBR_rider
            Veteran Member
            • Jan 2013
            • 2686

            Yes, per Fish and Game code 4370 via leginfo.ca.gov:

            4370. (a) In every area in which deer may lawfully be taken during
            the general open season there is an archery season for the taking of
            deer with bow and arrow. The season for each area shall be as the
            commission may prescribe, with a minimum interposing interval of
            three days immediately preceding the regular open season on deer in
            that area. Except as provided in subdivision (b), a person taking or
            attempting to take deer during such archery season shall neither
            carry, nor have under his or her immediate control, any firearm of
            any kind.
            (b) A peace officer listed in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section
            830) of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code, whether active or
            honorably retired, may carry a firearm capable of being concealed on
            his or her person while engaged in the taking of deer with bow and
            arrow in accordance with subdivision (a), but shall not take or
            attempt to take deer with the firearm.

            4371. The provisions of this code relating to deer shall be
            applicable to the taking of deer with bow and arrow.
            Originally posted by bwiese
            [BTW, I have no problem seeing DEA Agents and drug cops hanging from ropes, but that's a separate political issue.]
            Stay classy, CGF and Calguns.

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            • #7
              Tripper
              Calguns Addict
              • Jan 2011
              • 7628

              LEO ARE exempt as of this year...
              CCW permit holders are NOT

              spacebarred right over CBR, yeah, what he said
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              • #8
                CBR_rider
                Veteran Member
                • Jan 2013
                • 2686

                Originally posted by Tripper
                CCW permit holders are NOT
                Which is a bunch of hogwash, to put it politely.
                Originally posted by bwiese
                [BTW, I have no problem seeing DEA Agents and drug cops hanging from ropes, but that's a separate political issue.]
                Stay classy, CGF and Calguns.

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                • #9
                  knightstalker83
                  Member
                  • Aug 2012
                  • 378

                  Good looking out guys!

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                  • #10
                    Noggles
                    Member
                    • Jul 2012
                    • 227

                    I am a huge supporter of law enforcement officers, but this stinks to high heaven... no special rules for special people!
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                    • #11
                      Samuelx
                      Senior Member
                      • Apr 2010
                      • 1558

                      Originally posted by Noggles
                      I am a huge supporter of law enforcement officers, but this stinks to high heaven... no special rules for special people!
                      Are you saying that LEOs shouldn't be able to carry while bow hunting?

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                      • #12
                        jmzhwells
                        Senior Member
                        • May 2008
                        • 1111

                        They passed a law last year that allows LEOs to carry while bowhunting. Before that it was whether you thought the Penal Code of Fish and Game Code held more weight in court.
                        Originally posted by bohoki
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                        • #13
                          Zenja
                          Banned
                          • Apr 2013
                          • 475

                          BS
                          As if bowhunters for bear go along with that ridiculous law anyways
                          Z

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                          • #14
                            sfbay
                            CGN/CGSSA Contributor
                            • Sep 2011
                            • 1646

                            It seems reasonable to allow any hunter to carry a side arm for protection against predators when bow hunting.
                            You get what you get and you don't get upset !

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                            • #15
                              Dutch3
                              I need a LIFE!!
                              • Oct 2010
                              • 14181

                              Originally posted by Samuelx
                              Are you saying that LEOs shouldn't be able to carry while bow hunting?
                              It just seems odd. If LE can carry while bow hunting, why can't anyone else?

                              Or, why are LE exempt from the law preventing carry while bow hunting? Is there some codified reason?
                              Just taking up space in (what is no longer) the second-worst small town in California.

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