Can you have a gun with you on a bow hunt when your not hunting?

Question
I cant find the info and I live in the state utah..
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Followup To

Question -
Me and some friends went camping and we each had a gun. We're not on the bow hunt but in the territory. One of them said the guns cant be shot off when the bow hunt is going. Is this true?

Answer -
Joshua,

I must refer you to your state wildlife agency for an accurate answer to that question. I cannot personally have access to and knowledge of 50 states wildlife rules and regulations.

I can tell you that in my experience, the answer is generally NO. However, double check with your state officials either via a toll free number or at their website.

If for some reason you cannot locate the info, let me know what state you are in and I'll see what I can do.

Thanks,
Sid Lark

Answer
Joshua,

Here is the information for further follow up. I'm sure that someone here can answer your legal question concerning the bow/firearm issue.

Utah Division of Wildlife
801-538-4700
or fax at 801-538-4745

Regional Offices
Northern:
Bob Hasenyager
Regional Supervisor
801-176-2740

Northeastern Regional
Walt Donaldson
435-781-9153

Central Region
Dave Hintze
801-491-5678

Southern Region
Doug Messerly
435-865-6100

Southeastern Region
Dennis Jones
435-636-0260

One of these Regional Supervisors certainly should be able to either clarify the issue or refer you to someone who can.

Sid Lark