Carry Weapon while Bow Hunting on TWRA Land?

[Guest clutepc]

I've seen different posts and news about this but I still wasn't sure so I thought I would ask here first,

Have they now passed the law where if we have a license to carry we can have the weapon on us when we are bow hunting on TWRA land?

I'll be using my bow most of Turkey season but I've run across Coyotes in the past and it would nice to have it as a backup if needed.

I actually had a some around me a few weeks ago when I was scouting so I expect to see more.

[MCSCOTT]

I've seen different posts and news about this but I still wasn't sure so I thought I would ask here first,

Have they now passed the law where if we have a license to carry we can have the weapon on us when we are bow hunting on TWRA land?

I'll be using my bow most of Turkey season but I've run across Coyotes in the past and it would nice to have it as a backup if needed.

I actually had a some around me a few weeks ago when I was scouting so I expect to see more.

Someone else could give you more definate advice, but from my understanding the only time you can't carry on TWRA land is during the big game archery season. Since you could be hunting those turkeys with a shotgun, I don't think there would be an issue carrying a handgun while you're hunting with the bow.

[Guest walkingdeadman]

Yes they have.

[DaveS]

Here is what the 2009/2010 hunting regs say;

"Handguns

Recent legislative changes provide that individuals who possess a carry permit may possess their handgun while on TWRA wildlife management areas, public hunting areas or refuges open to hunter access. The handgun may not be used for taking game unless specifically permitted by TWRA regulation. This change will now allow those with carry permits to possess their handgun at times when previously it would not have been permissible such as during archery hunting. TWRA will apply this same interpretation to those possessing carry permits while hunting on private lands."

[Guest clutepc]

Nice to hear, thanks for answering that for me..