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It is permissible to conceal carry a weapon while hunting
Yes, hunting should be legal.
Depends on the shotgun and what you are hunting.
Hunting will never be banned and should not be.
Your local hunting or gun shop should carry a variety of pistol cases. Also larger stores such as Walmart, Cabela's, and Canadian Tire carry pistol cases in store and online.
Yes, but this depends on the store. Most of the time, the term, "sporting goods" does indeed encompass outdoor sporting such as fishing and hunting. Most stores will carry such supplies, however, smaller local stores may not. In general, sporting goods stores should carry the supplies you are looking for.
If you have a NYS hunting liscense and you are carrying it while hunting or traveling to or from a hunting trip.Yes
Yes. You can open carry a Sheffield Rogue 10 Hunting blade in public in North Carolina even if you are 16.
Hunting is illegal when it is not hunting season or where hunting is not permitted. You should check with you local fish and game department.
Yes. Must have concealed carry license for handguns. Hunting weapons are ok during hunting season but must be unloaded in vehicle. If you have handgun permit you can carry loaded at all times (unless you enter a prohibited place) provided you have a permit.
Yes, you should always leave a hunting plan with someone you trust. The plan should tell where you will be hunting, the amount of time you will be gone, and who will be with you on the trip.