ARMS RESTRICTIONS
Firearms Transportation
A person may not transport a firearm, including a handgun, in or
on a motor vehicle unless the firearm is:
• unloaded* and cased;**
• unloaded* and in the closed trunk of a motor vehicle; or
• carried under a valid permit to carry a pistol or handgun

Handguns
Persons age 18 or older may carry a handgun in the woods and
fields or upon waters to hunt or target shoot. Persons under age 18
may carry handguns for hunting if in the actual presence or under the
direct supervision of the person’s parent or guardian, and if they meet
firearms safety requirements (see page 20). A person may not carry a
hand gun while bowhunting except a person may take bear by archery
while in possession of a firearm. Questions regarding handguns
should be direct ed to local law enforcement authorities.

The “Concealed carry” provisions apply to certain hunting activities.
Persons with a permit under this law generally may carry their
handguns uncased and loaded while hunting, and while traveling to
or from hunting locations by motor vehicle under the hunting firearms
transportation laws. However, possession of the handgun while
'shining' or while hunting deer by archery would still subject the possessor
to the provisions of these laws (see page 33, artificial lights, for
more info).

Possession of Firearms Before, During, and
After the Firearms Deer Season
(Note: This section does not apply to the Muzzleloader Season,
see page 86, except that muzzleloaders legal for deer may be possessed
only by persons with a muzzleloader or all-season deer license during
that season.)
No person may possess a firearm or ammunition outdoors during
the period beginning the fifth day before the open firearms season
and end ing the second day after the close of the season within an area
where deer may be legally taken by firearms (see page 32), except:
• A person who has a valid firearms big game license in possession
may hunt big game during the open season with a firearm and
ammunition authorized for big game.
• Possession is also legal under these conditions:
a) An unloaded firearm that is in a case or in a closed trunk of a
motor vehicle.
b) A shotgun and shells containing No. 4 buckshot or smaller
di am e ter lead shot or nontoxic shot.
c) A .22 caliber rimfire handgun or rifle with .22 caliber short,
long, or long rifle car tridg es.
d) Handguns possessed by a person with a carry permit.