Carrying of shotgun for self defense while hiking

[Boondox]

So it's that compartmentalized? wow. That's scary. People in PA just simply go along with this. But.... on a sunday.... Coyote is legal to hunt..... So what about the shotgun if I say I'm simply scouting out for them?

Then do it......... if you run into a bunny cop ... which seems to be your fear ..... it will be up to him and what he thinks you are doing .........I promise you......... then you can choose to fight it or not fight it

[TooBigToFit]

Sounds like a good excuse to pick up a 10mm semi auto handgun.

(Or at least that's how I would justify buying another gun).

[marinville]

Sounds like a good excuse to pick up a 10mm semi auto handgun.

(Or at least that's how I would justify buying another gun).

Better yet, a 44 mag revolver.

[Dsparil]

Then do it......... if you run into a bunny cop ... which seems to be your fear ..... it will be up to him and what he thinks you are doing .........I promise you......... then you can choose to fight it or not fight it

Wow. All I did was ask a simple question and I get a bunch of flak. Fuck you. Time to pack up and move back south.

Sad this is the state this country was founded in and this is your attitude? Full participation in Harrisburg more than ever?

Go suck on the tail pipe of a running bus.






Never in in my life..............................



Fuck you and the bitch of a mother who gave birth to your sorry ass. Should have got herself a pet monkey instead. Would have been more meaningful than you.



To those who contributed meaningful input, thank you. You're good people. Guess I will go get myself a nice revolver or such. I'll see what's in the budget.

[Remington788]

I agree. That's why I suggested something like the Mossberg Shockwave because it's not a shotgun.

It is broader than that:

PA Code Title 34

CHAPTER 23

HUNTING AND FURTAKING



Subchapter

A. General Provisions

B. Hunting Big Game

C. Hunting Small Game

D. Furtaking Regulations

E. Dogs Pursuing Game or Wildlife



Enactment. Chapter 23 was added July 8, 1986, P.L.442, No.93, effective July 1, 1987.





SUBCHAPTER A

GENERAL PROVISIONS



Sec.

2301. Prima facie evidence of hunting.

2302. Interference with lawful taking of wildlife or other activities permitted by this title prohibited.

2303. Hunting on Sunday prohibited.

2304. Ownership of carcass of game or wildlife.

2305. Retrieval and disposition of killed or wounded game or wildlife.

2306. Killing game or wildlife by mistake.

2307. Unlawful taking or possession of game or wildlife.

2308. Unlawful devices and methods.

2309. Unlawful removal of game or wildlife from place of refuge.

2310. Unlawful use of lights while hunting.

2311. Restrictions on recreational spotlighting.

2312. Buying and selling game.

2313. Investigation and seizure of game or wildlife.

2314. Trespass on private property while hunting.

§ 2301. Prima facie evidence of hunting.

(a) General rule.--For the purpose of this title, any one of the following acts shall constitute prima facie evidence of hunting:

(1) Possession of any firearm, bow and arrow, raptor, trap or other device of any description usable for the purpose of hunting or taking game or wildlife.

(2) Possession of the carcass or any part or parts of any game or wildlife.

(3) Pursuing game or wildlife in any manner prohibited by this title or commission regulation.

(b) Lawful cooperation or assistance.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this title to the contrary, any person who has lawfully taken the bag or season limit for a particular species of game or wildlife or any person who meets the requirements of section 2701(c) (relating to license requirements) may aid, assist, abet or cooperate in any manner specified by this title or commission regulations with another person who is engaged in any lawful activity permitted by this title or the regulations of the commission.

(June 28, 2004, P.L.452, No.48, eff. imd.)



2004 Amendment. Act 48 amended subsec. (b).

Cross References. Section 2301 is referred to in section 2325 of this title.


https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs...tn=1&subsctn=0

[Dsparil]

It is broader than that:

PA Code Title 34

CHAPTER 23

HUNTING AND FURTAKING



Subchapter

A. General Provisions

B. Hunting Big Game

C. Hunting Small Game

D. Furtaking Regulations

E. Dogs Pursuing Game or Wildlife



Enactment. Chapter 23 was added July 8, 1986, P.L.442, No.93, effective July 1, 1987.





SUBCHAPTER A

GENERAL PROVISIONS



Sec.

2301. Prima facie evidence of hunting.

2302. Interference with lawful taking of wildlife or other activities permitted by this title prohibited.

2303. Hunting on Sunday prohibited.

2304. Ownership of carcass of game or wildlife.

2305. Retrieval and disposition of killed or wounded game or wildlife.

2306. Killing game or wildlife by mistake.

2307. Unlawful taking or possession of game or wildlife.

2308. Unlawful devices and methods.

2309. Unlawful removal of game or wildlife from place of refuge.

2310. Unlawful use of lights while hunting.

2311. Restrictions on recreational spotlighting.

2312. Buying and selling game.

2313. Investigation and seizure of game or wildlife.

2314. Trespass on private property while hunting.

§ 2301. Prima facie evidence of hunting.

(a) General rule.--For the purpose of this title, any one of the following acts shall constitute prima facie evidence of hunting:

(1) Possession of any firearm, bow and arrow, raptor, trap or other device of any description usable for the purpose of hunting or taking game or wildlife.

(2) Possession of the carcass or any part or parts of any game or wildlife.

(3) Pursuing game or wildlife in any manner prohibited by this title or commission regulation.

(b) Lawful cooperation or assistance.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this title to the contrary, any person who has lawfully taken the bag or season limit for a particular species of game or wildlife or any person who meets the requirements of section 2701(c) (relating to license requirements) may aid, assist, abet or cooperate in any manner specified by this title or commission regulations with another person who is engaged in any lawful activity permitted by this title or the regulations of the commission.

(June 28, 2004, P.L.452, No.48, eff. imd.)



2004 Amendment. Act 48 amended subsec. (b).

Cross References. Section 2301 is referred to in section 2325 of this title.


https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs...tn=1&subsctn=0

but, again, what about on a sunday? Coyote is fair game any time of the year. Who is to say you aren't hunting them on a sunday or simply walking around to see if you run into some with a scattergun? The brush is thick enough that I can see someone using one. There are certain species that are fair game 24/7.

[bogey1]

What if he carries a NON conforming shotgun?

[Remington788]

but, again, what about on a sunday? Coyote is fair game any time of the year. Who is to say you aren't hunting them on a sunday or simply walking around to see if you run into some with a scattergun? The brush is thick enough that I can see someone using one. There are certain species that are fair game 24/7.

If you are going hunting then you are going hunting. Follow all the applicable regulations for hunting.
If you are hiking with hunting implements then you are hunting. Follow all applicable regulations for hunting. Otherwise you are venturing into the world of poaching.

[Boondox]

Wow. All I did was ask a simple question and I get a bunch of flak. Fuck you. Time to pack up and move back south.

Sad this is the state this country was founded in and this is your attitude? Full participation in Harrisburg more than ever?

Go suck on the tail pipe of a running bus.






Never in in my life..............................



Fuck you and the bitch of a mother who gave birth to your sorry ass. Should have got herself a pet monkey instead. Would have been more meaningful than you.



To those who contributed meaningful input, thank you. You're good people. Guess I will go get myself a nice revolver or such. I'll see what's in the budget.

Oh good Lord francis........

[Daycrawler]

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