Carrying a pistol while rifle hunting

[MisterDanP]

Is it permitted/legal to carry a pistol while out hunting? I understand it may not be necessary but if I were to want to carry my usual daily carry along with my rifle or a 10mm attached to my chest as backup protection against predators would that be allowed?  Thanks! 

[Ronald_55]

It could depend on what you are hunting, where you hunt, and definately if you have your HCP. 

I refer to this as a general guideline

 

"Pursuant to TCA 39-17-1351, persons with a valid handgun carry permit may possess a handgun the entire year while on the premise of any TWRA refuge, public hunting area, wildlife management area (including the North and South Cherokee WMA), and private land. For other federally managed properties hunters should contact that specific facility or location. Nothing in this subsection shall authorize a person to use any handgun to hunt unless such person is in full compliance with all wildlife laws, rules and regulations."

[MisterDanP]

On 12/10/2022 at 8:51 PM, Ronald_55 said:

It could depend on what you are hunting, where you hunt, and definately if you have your HCP. 

I refer to this as a general guideline

 

"Pursuant to TCA 39-17-1351, persons with a valid handgun carry permit may possess a handgun the entire year while on the premise of any TWRA refuge, public hunting area, wildlife management area (including the North and South Cherokee WMA), and private land. For other federally managed properties hunters should contact that specific facility or location. Nothing in this subsection shall authorize a person to use any handgun to hunt unless such person is in full compliance with all wildlife laws, rules and regulations."

Thanks for sharing. This was very helpful!