Carry 2 guns turkey hunting?
- Thread starter cdncowboy
- Start date
- Location
- Saskatchewan
Like every other question on the legality of hunting, it is in your PROVINCIAL regulations. No advice from the rest of Canada matters. And you do not say where you are from. So a little more information about your location would help us to help you, or just look it up in your local regs.
blasted_saber
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- A blue part of Ontario
I wouldnt want to spook the birds personally.
- Location
- Brant County, Ontario
pretty sure rabbits are not in season
MusicianShooter
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- SW Ontario
Turkey is often a one-shot all day deal... wouldn't want to waste a chance by shooting rabbits.
Can't answer the legality.
Can't answer the legality.
There are no rabbit seasons open during turkey season. Also, how much of a chance would you have getting a turkey after discharging a rifle on your way to your stand?
This is incorrect. "Rabbit" seasons end June 15 in WMU 1-50 & 53-59. There are turkey seasons in WMU 42, 45-50, and 53 to 59.
For moose hunting, it quite specifically states that you can only carry firearms that are legal for moose hunting. It doesn't make that distinction in the section on turkey hunting. Still, I would err on the side of caution and consult someone at the MNR.
http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/Business/Enforcement/2ColumnSubPage/STEL01_130186.html
I sent an email to the MNR asking a similar question regarding carrying a second firearm for small game while deer hunting. The response was yes I can provided that it is an any gun season for deer (i.e. rifle or shotgun or bow or muzzle loader) and not restricted to shotgun/muzzle loader or bow (no rifle) and that I am not hunting with an apprentice hunter as we would be restricted to 1 firearm between us. ( I carry this letter with me should I be ever questioned on it by a LEO). My interpretation of this pertaining to turkey hunting would be that you could not as the TYPES of firearms allowed is restricted i.e. shotgun or bow only. I also asked this question (regarding the firearms during deer season) to 2 MNR officers at the sportsman show and their answers were the same. Hope this helps but in the end you would be wise to talk to the MNR directly especially the officer in your area as he will likely be the one whom you will be dealing with.
Chuckbuster
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
There are no rabbit seasons open during turkey season. Also, how much of a chance would you have getting a turkey after discharging a rifle on your way to your stand?
If I am not mistaken, there is a new spring season around Sudbury and parts nearby. Rabbits (hares) are open until June or so in many areas around Sudbury.
Hunted with a German once, who insisted on packing a shotgun and a rifle on a deer hunt. Pretty scary.
Grizz
You can carry 2 firearms at one time, provided that they BOTH comply with the particular seasons that are open at that time.
Example: Deer season (SG & ML only) you cannot carry a rifle to shoot coyotes, along with your ML or SG.
Coyote hunting ( deer, moose closed) you can carry a SG and a rifle.
It depends on what seasons are open or closed and their particular firearm requirements.
In the OP's situation, he can't carry a 2 firearms because you are not allowed to have a rifle while turkey hunting.
Example: Deer season (SG & ML only) you cannot carry a rifle to shoot coyotes, along with your ML or SG.
Coyote hunting ( deer, moose closed) you can carry a SG and a rifle.
It depends on what seasons are open or closed and their particular firearm requirements.
In the OP's situation, he can't carry a 2 firearms because you are not allowed to have a rifle while turkey hunting.
Thank you. I stand corrected.
