Red dot scope Question

[Guest bang-flash]

Is it legal to use a red dot scope on a shotgun, muzzleloader or rifle in big game season on TN?

I see them sold mounted to crossbows and in trophy pics so my thinking is yes, but want to be sure.

Edited November 12, 2008 by bang-flash

[Westwindmike]

Hi bang-flash,

Got this from the TWRA site.

http://www.state.tn.us/twra/huntweapons.html

Weapons may be equipped with sighting devices except those devices using an artificial light capable of locating wildlife. Night vision scopes are illegal.

[Guest bang-flash]

That is why I ask. The instructor at the hunter safety class said electronic sights are not legal.

But a red dot does not "illuminate" the animal. I have seen recent trophy pics from TN crossbow hunters w/red dots.

[Guest billwilly73]

I wondered about using a laser dot sight like Crimson Trace Grips on a 44 mag Revolver, for instance. I don't think you can "locate" wildlife with it.........Any thoughts?????

[Guest Jcochran88]

I wondered about using a laser dot sight like Crimson Trace Grips on a 44 mag Revolver, for instance. I don't think you can "locate" wildlife with it.........Any thoughts?????

from my understanding that would be illeagal. but to be sure you could just email the twra to find out.

[Guest krater]

yeah, email TWRA is the answer. no reason not too.

and let us know when you get the official ruling please.

i'm a LOT better with my Eotech than without it.