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#3032995 - 11/14/12 11:54 AM Crossing TWRA safety zones?
Crosshairy
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Will I be in any trouble if I carry a muzzleloader with no percussion cap across a safety zone to reach the back side of hunt-able land? This is public land that's relatively close to a ranger station/picnic area, so I understand the reason for the sign. I am trying to get into some big timber at the back of the property without using chest waders \:\)

I understand that I can't "hunt" it, but does taking the cap off the gun keep me in the clear while I walk across?

Thanks for the clarification.
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#3033006 - 11/14/12 12:00 PM Re: Crossing TWRA safety zones? [Re: Crosshairy]
scn
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I would get in touch with the Area Manager who will be doing the enforcement of such zone and get it from him.
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#3033426 - 11/14/12 05:31 PM Re: Crossing TWRA safety zones? [Re: scn]
mike243
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According to the hunt regs if not capped its considered not loaded.
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#3033430 - 11/14/12 05:36 PM Re: Crossing TWRA safety zones? [Re: mike243]
scn
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 Originally Posted By: mike243
According to the hunt regs if not capped its considered not loaded.


That is correct for transporting in a vehicle on a WMA.

It doesn't address the very broad definition of hunting and how it might apply to hunting in a safety zone. The safest bet is to talk with the Area Manager.

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