Carrying for another.

[OpeningDay]

After spending time on the Henry's and seeing that the majority of the draw hunters are not their spring chicken self any more.. Many have waited years and years to draw. Sitting around the campfire last week a questions came up. Can someone, guide, friend or anyone pack the gun/ bow for the hunter ?? Does the hunter have to pack the weapon themselves ? Obviously the hunter does need to be with the weapon. I looked in the proclamation, but couldn't find anything. Can you help me solve this debate ? Thanks in advance

 

[Outdoordan]

If the person carrying the weapon has a hunting license, then there should be no reason he/she couldn't carry the weapon. Coyotes are always in season.

 

[Bossbrott]

^^^spot on.
To answer the question, yes, you can carry the rifle.
Hell, if you're good friends maybe he will let you pull the trigger.

 

[OpeningDay]

If the person carrying the weapon has a hunting license, then there should be no reason he/she couldn't carry the weapon. Coyotes are always in season.

I should have clarified. We were talking about LE units. Can someone carry the weapon for the only tag holder ? Pack it in and pack it out is what I am getting at I guess.

 

[Madmax13]

There is no law saying someone can't help you pack a weapon. They just can't pull the trigger for you.

 

[diablo]

There used to be a “temporary game preserve” rule that prohibited carrying a weapon in the field if you didn’t have a big game permit for that season - but it was rescinded several years ago I believe. This was to rule out the “I was just hunting coyotes” argument.

 

[SS!]

If the person carrying the weapon has a hunting license, then there should be no reason he/she couldn't carry the weapon. Coyotes are always in season.

Ummmm you can pack a rifle around without a hunting license. Wtf.

 

[Homer]

Ummmm you can pack a rifle around without a hunting license. Wtf.

Uh...you know that, and I know that.....but most Game wardens don't know that......

 

[middlefork]

If you are truly worried about it just pick up a mentor permit for the "gun packer". You aren't required to let him shoot.

But yes anyone can hunt coyotes year around. No license required in Utah. With a hunting license and a spot and stock cougar tag they can pack their own rifle.

 

[2lumpy]

Uh...you know that, and I know that.....but most Game wardens don't know that......

This is a true story……. most things I post are not, this one is.

A chap here in Richfield (30 years or so ago) had a LE elk tag. Killed a bull, tagged it and walked back and picked up this truck. Was driving down the road to get closer to the bull, got stopped and checked by Conservation Office. Checked his license and his rifle. Rifle still had loaded cartridges in the magazine. None in the chamber. CO wrote him up for hunting without a permit. Last I heard heard he was headed to court but I never did hear the outcome.

That’s my story an I’m sticking to it.

 

[D33RHNTR]

This is America and you are an American. As long as you are of legal age, are not a felon, restricted person or in a location with regulations prohibiting the possession of firearms, you do not need anyones permission to carry a firearm. You also do not need to give a reason for having one on/with you. Lots of LEOs forget about that birth right Americans have when they assume the worst case scenario on every stop or encounter they make.

 

[schoolhousegrizz]

I would say of course, don't even worry about it.

 

[coyoteslayer]

I carry my wife's and young kids rifles all the time. They can walk faster and it is safer when I am in front of them leading the way. Even though it would never have a load in the chamber, accidents happen. I have been stopped twice doing this and neither warden said anything, but I could tell it did bother the one. We are starting to pack my dads rifle at times now, just so he can get where he needs to go without the added wait.

 

[utarchery]

Specifically on muzzy hunts, I’ve seen people take 2 muzzys for a faster follow up shot

 

[scopenstalk]

Amazes me anyone with a badge would even care. If someone else pulls the trigger sure I can see them getting bent about that, but we are in the USA. Packing a rifle is literally a right on NF, unless specifically stated no.