Curious how many of you carry a handgun while archery hunting. Here in Pa you need your carry permit to have a handgun on you while archery hunting. Reason I would do it would simply be for bear. Brother had one at the base of his tree one year that refused to leave, even after he stood up and yelled at it. That kind of bear behavior kind of freaks me out. There are plenty of bears here in Pa, and besides hunting, I like to walk on game lands. So I am thinking of getting a 10mm something and carrying it with hard cast. May never need it...
It's only been legal to carry while archery hunting a few years.(with CCP)
Same for a handgun while spotlighting or a loaded handgun in the truck during hunting season.
Pa Game Comission is all about fining people.
In instances where someone might break a law, they pass a law they can fine you for, before you actually do something "wrong".
A guy might use a pistol to shoot a deer in archery.
So, make it illegal to have one.
You can then fine him for simply having a gun, instead of waiting until he does something actually wrong.
Just like we can't hunt small game in big game season.
Or use centerfire (even cast bullet loaded) for small game.
Instead of looking for the guy to do a bad deed, outlaw even having the chance. Can't believe they still let us spotlight!
