soileauj Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 (edited) Just wondering what sidearm is preferred when checking trail cams in the spring or when bow hunting? Thinking more for bear protection. Comteplating either a 45 or 10mm. Thanks Edited January 25, 2015 by soileauj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyantler Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Its illegal to carry a sidearm while bow hunting in NY... but if I'm carrying for bear protection it would be my .44 mag... I've never had a need to carry for bear protection though... I'm sure a .45 or 10 mm would be sufficient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyantler Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Can't carry a side arm while bow hunting... it's illegal in NY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NFA-ADK Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Yea don't bring it during bow season! Otherwise I would say the largest caliber you can shoot well with for bear protection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjb4900 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 it never even crossed my mind that I needed to protect myself from Bear in NY........probably more dangerous to go to a gas station. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hock3y24 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I carried my 40 this year( gun only of course...) but that's all i had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ny hunter Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I carry a 4inch 357mag......when ever I ago in the woods..........Not when I am bow hunting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkln Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 .45 LC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ants Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I have carried .22, 380 ACP, 9mm, 38, 357, 40S&W and 45 ACP. ….But never during bow season…….that would make no sense……There are no bears near me but If I were thinking Bear protection (Black Bear) I would a stick to the 357 or 45ACP. But never during bow season….that would make no sense.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkln Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I see what you did there... Nice job ants, nice job :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawdwaz Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 If I'm carrying anything it's a S&W 642 and it isn't for bear protection..................(and not bow hunting of course) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BizCT Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 357mag Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soileauj Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share Posted January 26, 2015 Thanks guys. Appreciate the responses. Understood regarding bow hunting, just starting to research all laws, seasons etc. for bow hunting as this will be my first time. Thanks again guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pygmy Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 When out and about in the outdoors here in Steuben County I carry a S&W M66 4" .357 mag. For whatever might need shooting.. When carrying concealed I carry a S&W M 637 .38 SP.. For whatever might need shooting.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneam2006 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 (edited) I may very well be incorrect but I don't think you are allowed to carry durring late muzzle season right....or early muzzle season northern zone? Edit....orginal question my ans is 9mm I love my ruger and different loads for different targets Edited January 26, 2015 by stoneam2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hock3y24 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I may very well be incorrect but I don't think you are allowed to carry durring late muzzle season right....or early muzzle season northern zone? correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thphm Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Little 4" 22 every day when legal,When Bear are around 4" 357 mag. or 45 LC. with the choke tube for # 4 shot got quite a few fox with that. Shot my .357once just to scare off a bear and it took off running like heck to the next town and never came back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotorooter23 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 .454 Casull if I get a wild hair or my 40 Glock 23.... (gun season only of course) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Culvercreek hunt club Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I may very well be incorrect but I don't think you are allowed to carry durring late muzzle season right....or early muzzle season northern zone? Edit....orginal question my ans is 9mm I love my ruger and different loads for different targets Easiest to remember this way, the only time you can carry a pistol while deer hunting is when a pistol would be legal for that season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 A great side arm would be the TC 7mm-08 like mine!!! Pretty sure you can carry during bow season as long as you have a CCW. Correct me if I'm wrong in that aspect. All misspellings courtesy of iPhone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hock3y24 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 (edited) Incorrect about ccw and bow hunting. All New York permits are ccw although the some have restrictions printed on them, unrestricted still cannot carry while bow hunting. A great side arm would be the TC 7mm-08 like mine!!! Pretty sure you can carry during bow season as long as you have a CCW. Correct me if I'm wrong in that aspect. All misspellings courtesy of iPhone Edited January 26, 2015 by Hock3y24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Thank you! All misspellings courtesy of iPhone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjb4900 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 (edited) NOBODY can carry a handgun while deer hunting during Bow season with archery gear.......not a private citizen with a concealed carry permit, not a Police Officer and not an ECO.....what you choose to do is up to you, but know the law so you don't "accidentally" offer up info you shouldn't have. Edited January 26, 2015 by jjb4900 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Track Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 If you have a muzzleloader pistol (single-shot) and a permit for it, you could carry that during muzzleloader season. I don't recall seeing that you couldn't carry a brace of pistols. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Culvercreek hunt club Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 If you have a muzzleloader pistol (single-shot) and a permit for it, you could carry that during muzzleloader season. I don't recall seeing that you couldn't carry a brace of pistols. Easiest to remember this way, the only time you can carry a pistol while deer hunting is when a pistol would be legal for that season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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