coyote hunting

zahnzieh · November 27, 2007, 02:03 AM

I am a bowhunter in Illinois - and it never fails - when i have my bow with me I see a lot of coyotes. They have become so numerous around metro areas! My question is - is it legal to carry a rifle (.22)or wheelgun into your treestand with your bow with the intent of shooting the odd coyote? I just dont want to waste a good arrow - and also they are never within range. Im just getting sick and tired of getting skunked hunting because of these critters!!!

**Art Eatman** · November 27, 2007, 10:37 AM

Your state wildlife agency most likely has a booklet with the pertinent rules and regulations...

If it's strictly bow season, most states generally forbid any firearm on one's person when hunting. If it's during the regular season, rifles are part of the deal if rifles are allowed for taking game. (Thinking of some of the "shotgun onlyu" rules.)

A phone call to any game warden's office, though, should provide an answer.

November 27, 2007, 02:03 AM	#1
zahnzieh Senior Member Join Date: September 20, 2006 Posts: 206	coyote hunting I am a bowhunter in Illinois - and it never fails - when i have my bow with me I see a lot of coyotes. They have become so numerous around metro areas! My question is - is it legal to carry a rifle (.22)or wheelgun into your treestand with your bow with the intent of shooting the odd coyote? I just dont want to waste a good arrow - and also they are never within range. Im just getting sick and tired of getting skunked hunting because of these critters!!!

November 27, 2007, 10:37 AM	#2
Art Eatman Staff Lead Join Date: November 13, 1998 Location: Terlingua, TX, USA Posts: 20,941	Your state wildlife agency most likely has a booklet with the pertinent rules and regulations... If it's strictly bow season, most states generally forbid any firearm on one's person when hunting. If it's during the regular season, rifles are part of the deal if rifles are allowed for taking game. (Thinking of some of the "shotgun onlyu" rules.) A phone call to any game warden's office, though, should provide an answer. __________________ You're from BATFE? Come right in! I use all your fine products!