VikingsGuy
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In WY, can a person without a gun and without a license walk along with an armed and licensed hunter during a hunt? Common sense tells me yes, but I thought I read somewhere that all folks in the party must be licensed.
Can a non-shooter walk along
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Ben Long
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Yes, your common sense is correct.
Mthuntinfool
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they may have to wear hunter orange, so you may want to check that.
Millsworks
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Only those hunting need a license and only those hunting need wear orange during a firearm season.
Topgun 30-06
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Millworks is correct on that and the hunter only needs to wear an orange hat in Wyoming to be legal.
6mm Remington
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Still a good idea to wear it just to be safe. Some folks aren't so much as we all know!
rideold
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The only thing you may want to check is if you are hunting a walk in area. In colorado the wia properties are only open to hunters.
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Technically, Walk-In Hunting Areas are only open for hunting, no pleasure horseback riding for instance; however there are no rules that make it illegal for a non-hunting companion to accompany a hunter in a Walk-In Hunting Area. There are "Ranch Rules" that are specific to each Walk-In Area and those can be found on the Wy. G&F website.
ClearCreek
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that is why I wear both a hat and a vest. I got too much to lose to get shot/killed by some idiot not identifying his target.
Wyoming is a very safe state to hunt. Your companion would be safe without any orange on.
I can't even remember when we've had a hunting related accidental shooting.
Camo orange is also legal.
As ClearCreek said check the ranch rules for any walk in or HMA first.
I can't even remember when we've had a hunting related accidental shooting.
Camo orange is also legal.
As ClearCreek said check the ranch rules for any walk in or HMA first.
Zach
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That is not how I read the regs. It says the property is for hunting only, not for hunters only. I would have no issue bringing one of my kids in tow if I'm the only one hunting.
Take a look at the 2016 cover photo for the Late Cropland Walk In Access....
rideold
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Good point. I hadn't thought about it in terms of kids coming along. My dad asked me once if I wanted company pheasant hunting in eastern CO and after reading the regs I figured since he is not a hunter he couldn't come along. Guess anyone accompanying the hunter is technically part of the hunting party (even if they are just acting the role of bird dog).
Zach
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I've had multiple hunts on WIA properties with non-hunters in tow. Never had a warden blink. I don't see how age would make a difference.
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