Who knows the answer? can you carry 2 firearms?

[trimmer21]

Thanks trimmer for the quick response. I remember pouring over this a few years ago now and determining that I would be good with a 12 gauge but not with a 410 or 22 as they are not legal big game firearms.
I guess it is so you don't accidently pull up on a big game with the wrong firearms in your hands.
Thanks to everyone for the responses.
Pat32rf and werner.reiche I bet everyone interested in this post including me would like some more details on your suggestions.
I have a follow up. I assume one (410 or 22) that is locked and cased is OK so long as you lock and case the rifle before unlocking and uncasing the smaller firearm. For instance if I was backpacking into a secluded area for a couple of days.

Thanks again

None of them need to be locked,just encased,but,that's how to do it,legally. Fishy Wishy is correct,also.

[redd foxx]

During the gun season for big gamer I believe you can carry a high powered rifle and a shot gun or .22. It is legal to use the high powered rifle on the big game (or small game if you wish) You can carry bird shot for the shotgun to use on small game as long as you don't use the smaller(prohibited) shot size to shoot at (hunt) the big game. You can use the .22 for small game as long as you don't use it to shoot (hunt) big game. They can be carried at the same time and don't have to be locked or encased. You can carry slugs and bird shot for the 12 gauge as long as you don't use the smaller (prohibited) shot to shoot big game.

[Bigjake1907]

QUOTE=rick_iles;825424]As long as all firearms are legal to use for moose, you can carry as many loaded as you wish. Only migratory birds have a one firearm limit. You cannot carry a 22 when moose hunting.
From Ask a Co...

Q1. Is it legal to carry more than one gun at a time?


Generally, yes, as long as each gun being carried is of a type allowed for hunting moose or deer, as the case may be, during the season in which you are carrying the guns. For example, during a shotgun season for deer, you may carry two (or more) shotguns. However, you could not carry a shotgun and a rifle, even if the rifle was a .22 for hunting small game.


There are some exceptions. If you are hunting migratory birds, you may only have one shotgun that is loaded and unencased. You may have a second shotgun, but it must be unloaded and in a case.


If you are hunting with an apprentice hunter, the mentor and apprentice are restricted to a single firearm between them.


David Critchlow


David Critchlow
Provincial Enforcement Specialist
Policy, Standards and Training Section
Enforcement Branch
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources

http://www.oodmag.com/community/show...o-rifles/page2[/QUOTE]

During the gun season for big gamer I believe you can carry a high powered rifle and a shot gun or .22. It is legal to use the high powered rifle on the big game (or small game if you wish) You can carry bird shot for the shotgun to use on small game as long as you don't use the smaller(prohibited) shot size to shoot at (hunt) the big game. You can use the .22 for small game as long as you don't use it to shoot (hunt) big game. They can be carried at the same time and don't have to be locked or encased. You can carry slugs and bird shot for the 12 gauge as long as you don't use the smaller (prohibited) shot to shoot big game.

See above, right from ask a CO.

[Old Yellaw]

QUOTE=rick_iles;825424]As long as all firearms are legal to use for moose, you can carry as many loaded as you wish. Only migratory birds have a one firearm limit. You cannot carry a 22 when moose hunting.
From Ask a Co...

Q1. Is it legal to carry more than one gun at a time?


Generally, yes, as long as each gun being carried is of a type allowed for hunting moose or deer, as the case may be, during the season in which you are carrying the guns. For example, during a shotgun season for deer, you may carry two (or more) shotguns. However, you could not carry a shotgun and a rifle, even if the rifle was a .22 for hunting small game.


There are some exceptions. If you are hunting migratory birds, you may only have one shotgun that is loaded and unencased. You may have a second shotgun, but it must be unloaded and in a case.


If you are hunting with an apprentice hunter, the mentor and apprentice are restricted to a single firearm between them.


David Critchlow


David Critchlow
Provincial Enforcement Specialist
Policy, Standards and Training Section
Enforcement Branch
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources

http://www.oodmag.com/community/show...o-rifles/page2[/QUOTE]

Does this also apply when riding on your quad and both guns are in their guncases totaly enclosed. Would like to have my .410 for grouse and rifle for calf when going out quading.

[skeeter1]

Firearms
Big game, including moose, may only be hunted with a firearm (this includes bows). When hunting moose, you may only use or carry a firearm of the type (rifle, shotgun, bow or muzzle-loading gun) permitted for hunting moose at that time in that Wildlife Management Unit (WMU). For example, when hunting moose during a bows-only season, you may use or carry only bow hunting equipment; you may not carry a rifle or shotgun for hunting other species.


the answer would be no.

[trimmer21]

During the gun season for big gamer I believe you can carry a high powered rifle and a shot gun or .22. It is legal to use the high powered rifle on the big game (or small game if you wish) You can carry bird shot for the shotgun to use on small game as long as you don't use the smaller(prohibited) shot size to shoot at (hunt) the big game. You can use the .22 for small game as long as you don't use it to shoot (hunt) big game. They can be carried at the same time and don't have to be locked or encased. You can carry slugs and bird shot for the 12 gauge as long as you don't use the smaller (prohibited) shot to shoot big game.

Nope,you can't do that,redd. We may use a shotgun provided the only ammo you have on your person is large enough for Moose (slug or buck shot). You may not use/carry a second rifle that doesn't qualify for big game unless that rifle is properly encased,as defined. If we intend to hunt small game,the Moose rifle MUST be encased. We can't use them both at the same time. Check the firearms schedule in the guide. Don't make that mistake. You'll loose your guns,pay a whopping fine and likely be sitting out next years hunt.

[dave.swift6270]

What about a pellet gun? Much quieter and no arguement it can be used for big game

[Pat32rf]

This obviously means that if I have bought a moose and /or deer license, I cannot go rabbit hunting until the big game seasons are over???

[Fishy Wishy]

http://www.oodmag.com/community/show...o-rifles/page2

Does this also apply when riding on your quad and both guns are in their guncases totaly enclosed. Would like to have my .410 for grouse and rifle for calf when going out quading.

As long as only one is unencased at a time...all is good.

[Fishy Wishy]

This obviously means that if I have bought a moose and /or deer license, I cannot go rabbit hunting until the big game seasons are over???

Means you better become proficient with a center fire. J/k

It means you may only have the equipment with you for either SG or BG...you can't have both. Well you can but at all times the firearm/ammo combo for one size game better be encased.

Similar to the fact that you better not have lead shot loads on you while waterfowling.