Hey B-run For the record I have never packed a pistol when archery hunting nor used a hound to retrieve game. I also browsed through the hunting regs again and found a couple paragraphs regarding using hounds for hunting which mentioned they are allowed april thru July. I don't know what for but it does mention it somewhere. Also, these where just questions and I do follow the regs. On the other hand I do hunt public land alone during hunting season but do pack during the off season, scouting, foraging, ect.. Where I hunt unfortuantly there is a ton a crime that happens in the woods. The crimes can vary from chop shops, mobile meth labs to people dumping there washers and dryers. It sounds pretty pythetic but once you put yourself more than a 1/2 mile from the woods your in prestine wilderness. I've only addressed the 2 legged animals that are pretty unpredictable now on to the 4 legged critters. packing out game alopne in the dark and smelling like a cow in heat and 40+ pounds of meat on your pack isn't the smartest thing to do but........When hunting alone even if you stick an animal at 4pm I still wait 1 1/2 hrs before retrieving and sometimes more. It doesn't allow you much time to skin, debone and pack an animal out before dusk. I can pretty much state your reply already which is don't hunt or bring a friend so i'll answer it. I archery hunt because I love it and I don't care what the risks are. If I bring a friend he'll tell his friends and I'll loose my spot that I've spent all year scouting. Basically what it comes down to is a person has the right to protect himself whether if its a cat jumping on your back or some dude with a pistol. Bow & arrow isn't going to do squat and I'd like to hear you debate that. B-Run I'd like to carry a side arm with me while archery hunting but I don't for some reason I've lost that right! back to my original question what happens if you get caught concealing a weapon while archery hunting? the regs don't mention that.