handgun too while hunting. illinois

[ffemt132]

Hi all im new to the site but been active hunter in illinois. Jus started shotgun deer hunting. Was wondering if anyone new is it alright to have a handgun with me as a self defense while out hunting or is it illegal in illinois. I cant seem to find info on it if its legal or not. I dnt see y not im out hunting already with a shotgun

[NCIC105]

I don't have a clue about IL. However, I would speak with DNR to get advice on this. I would not trust my freedom to someone's opinion.

[Deserteagle]

Reading the law may help

Illinois General Assembly - Illinois Compiled Statutes

[ffemt132]

I dnt c anything in that. That would relate to hunting

[Deserteagle]

I dnt c anything in that. That would relate to hunting

You need to look at whether or not you can legally carry a handgun at all in your area, then go look at the hunting regulations.

This page says that you cannot carry a handgun in IL unless it is unloaded among other things, so I assume the answer to your question is no.

http://www.usacarry.com/illinois_con...formation.html

[ffemt132]

it is legal to hunt with a handgun. the certain caliber size n length in barrel. and no u cant carry it onnvisously in public. but during season. u can i found all my answers. thanks though

[RJ_Whitlock]

Glad I live in MN, you can have a handgun on you while hunting and don't even have to have a permit. Much more human to finish a deer off with a handgun :)

[hogwylde]

Almost makes me "glad" to be living in Massachusetts of all places!