Just received my initial carry permit

[Jojayla]

When I filled out my application, I checked off, protection, hunting, target practice, and gun collecting. I thought I would be issued a "protection & recreation" permit. My question is this... am I allowed to carry, while hunting? or, do I have to apply for a sportsmans license also, or am I good to go, anytime anywhere? can someone advise? many thanks.

[fullauto223]

Welcome aboard the PAFOA

[gf45acp]

Howdy Jojayla, I will let the legal experts answer, but a big welcome to the forum to ya.

[knight0334]

You are allowed to carry when hunting with your LTCF.

The Sportsmans Permit is only good while hunting, fishing, trapping, dog training and going to/from the locations of the activities. No need to get one now that you have LTCF.

[dragonofpa]

You are allowed to carry when hunting with your LTCF.

The Sportsmans Permit is only good while hunting, fishing, trapping, dog training and going to/from the locations of the activities. No need to get one now that you have LTCF.

Wait, so I don't need a seperate hunting permit if I have a PA LTCF?

[God's Country]

Wait, so I don't need a seperate hunting permit if I have a PA LTCF?

Correct. A LTCF covers you, and any weapon legal to carry with your permit is now legal to carry while hunting.

[Xringshooter]

You are allowed to carry whatever hangun you want while hunting, even a semi auto and it can be concealed however you want. However, if you are carrying a semi auto and wound an animal, DO NOT use the semi auto to finish off the animal. If you do you have broken the PGC rule of no hunting with semi automatic firearms (the PGC defines "firearm" differently than others). If you carry a revolver while hunting you can use it to complete the job if need be (revolvers and single shot handguns that use center fire cartridges larger than .20 caliber are allowed by the PGC).

[God's Country]

When I filled out my application, I checked off, protection, hunting, target practice, and gun collecting. I thought I would be issued a "protection & recreation" permit.

Regardless of what you check on your permit it will be issued for protection.
I don't know why they ask all those questions. It's a moot point. Maybe they collect the data for something.

[knight0334]

Wait, so I don't need a seperate hunting permit if I have a PA LTCF?

You still need a hunting license, but no other license/permit for the handgun. The LTCF covers everything.

EDIT: as mentioned above, do not use a semi-auto handgun to hunt or dispatch animals with. If you carry a revolver, you can take game with it as well.

[Philadelphia]

Regardless of what you check on your permit it will be issued for protection.
I don't know why they ask all those questions. It's a moot point. Maybe they collect the data for something.

Declaring the purpose used to be a requirement (long time ago).

Now, just check "self defense." Covers everything (who knows where or when you might need to defend yourself).