I do not know what the CCW regs are in Illinois. A good source of info on the bewildering array of state laws is Packing.org . However, I have a hard time believing that any exposed holster would be considered "concealed" anywhere.

I am in Utah. Here it is illegal to carry any firearm while bowhunting, or even to have one in your camp! One of the few exceptions is made for CCL holders, which was the main reason I obtained one.

Wow. Looks like I'm pretty much SOL for that unless I'm hunting on my own land (where carrying it would be permitted it seems). I'll have to talk to my friend in the Sheriff's office to see.

Thanks for the link... very insightful.

massacre,

I have a CC permit here in VA. I know the law in VA says you can carry a sidearm and it is not considered "conceled".
I would just call the state police in your state. One phone call would get you the facts.

A thin plastic dropcloth isn't much shelter outside FL, esp where wind is an issue, and can give you a false sense of security. A woman I knew years ago used one as shelter in central OR (it was an accident that she even had it). Between the wind and the bushes, it got heavily ventilated. A tarp is worth the extra weight if you need it.

Two things tend to bite you in the butt: too cheap and too light.

Sue

Massacre, aside from the CCW concerns, I'd be concerned about the hunting laws. During bow, muzzle loader, and shotgun seasons here in TN I've been told by a game warden (granted... a real jerk, actually) that my carrying a centerfire pistol was technically a violation. So if I hunt other than in rifle season I remain aware of this (I didn't say I necessarily comply.. just aware).

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