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#2945521 - 09/16/12 08:45 PM Field point
TNDeerGuy
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This subject came up in the Archery section and I just wanted to clarify the legality of it—is it legal to have a field point in your quiver during archery season? I know that it is illegal to shoot a deer with a field point, but what about just carrying one even on a wma?
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#2945558 - 09/16/12 09:08 PM Re: Field point [Re: TNDeerGuy]
scn
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If you get into the cross the T and dot the I technicalities, it probably isn't legal. You would be in possession of illegal equipment while archery hunting for deer.

Yes, I know it is legal for squirrels.

I, personally wouldn't write a citation for it, but I think a case could be made. I would leave it at home and not have to worry about grabbing the wrong arrow in the heat of the moment.

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#2945560 - 09/16/12 09:10 PM Re: Field point [Re: scn]
TNDeerGuy
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Thanks scn...I figured you would chime in in the archery thread but just wanted to make sure—I'll link it there
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#2945580 - 09/16/12 09:19 PM Re: Field point [Re: TNDeerGuy]
mountain man 71
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I carry one in my quiver to shoot my crossbow in the ground at the end of the hunt is that legal?
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#2945583 - 09/16/12 09:21 PM Re: Field point [Re: mountain man 71]
scn
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 Originally Posted By: mountain man 71
I carry one in my quiver to shoot my crossbow in the ground at the end of the hunt is that legal?


It is to me, but the actual legality is in a gray area.

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#2945754 - 09/17/12 06:52 AM Re: Field point [Re: scn]
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I use to carry a FP in my backpack to unload my xbow with,after ruining 2 bolts in hard dirt/rocks I carry my rope cocker & let it off that way,if you must, leave it in the truck,I hunt back to my truck if not dark any way.
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#2945875 - 09/17/12 08:37 AM Re: Field point [Re: scn]
CAMARO12
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 Originally Posted By: scn
 Originally Posted By: mountain man 71
I carry one in my quiver to shoot my crossbow in the ground at the end of the hunt is that legal?


It is to me, but the actual legality is in a gray area.
What about carrying the field point unattached in your pocket?

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#2946610 - 09/17/12 05:07 PM Re: Field point [Re: CAMARO12]
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SCN, What about blunts? I have a traditional bow that I'm going to hunt with this year and was going to carry a blunt tipped arrow or two with me to "stump" shoot or fling at a squirrel, which would be safe I'm pretty sure.
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#2946662 - 09/17/12 05:36 PM Re: Field point [Re: blountcountyboy]
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 Originally Posted By: blountcountyboy
SCN, What about blunts? I have a traditional bow that I'm going to hunt with this year and was going to carry a blunt tipped arrow or two with me to "stump" shoot or fling at a squirrel, which would be safe I'm pretty sure.


Contact your local officer as there are conflicting regs.

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#2946751 - 09/17/12 06:29 PM Re: Field point [Re: scn]
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keep a arrow and a block in the back of my truck, walk out unload Xbow.
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#2946773 - 09/17/12 06:39 PM Re: Field point [Re: huntintn]
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 Originally Posted By: huntintn
keep a arrow and a block in the back of my truck, walk out unload Xbow.


Sounds like a great system!

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#2948486 - 09/18/12 11:26 PM Re: Field point [Re: scn]
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Never realized this was a problem. I was going to take my practice arrows to shoot some squirrels before I got out of my stand in the mornings.
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#2948568 - 09/19/12 05:46 AM Re: Field point [Re: Master Chief]
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 Originally Posted By: Master Chief
Never realized this was a problem. I was going to take my practice arrows to shoot some squirrels before I got out of my stand in the mornings.


I'm not saying it is a problem. But, the is some gray area. It probably is worth a call to your local officer to make sure it isn't a problem with them.

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#2948610 - 09/19/12 07:00 AM Re: Field point [Re: huntintn]
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 Originally Posted By: huntintn
keep a arrow and a block in the back of my truck, walk out unload Xbow.


I think this is what I will do thanks for the info I would never have thought of that. It may not be a problem to 99% of the GW but as scn said it is a grey area and could be a hassle. It is sad but a fact that they have to have some rules because of people violating them. While it would be nice to be able to hunt small game at the same time it is not legal in all situations because some actions of others. You may not use a field point for hunting but some do. It is like a GW pulls a boat over and notices a box of dynamite in the boat. The guys fishing just say they are going to blow some stumps after they are done fishing \:\)

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