Captain Nemo
Regular Member
Just received a PDF file of the official 2011 deer hunting regulations from the DNR. These firearm regulations are in the regulations.
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Definitions
Vehicle: includes any device, motorized or not, in, upon, or by which any person or
property is or may be transported or towed upon a highway or other roadway
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Arms Transportation
• All firearms must be unloaded and completely enclosed within carrying cases
designed to carry a firearm when in or on any vehicle, whether moving or stationary.
A holster is not a legal carrying case for a handgun in a vehicle unless it completely
encloses the handgun. All firearms must be unloaded when in or on any motor driven
boat while the motor is running.
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• possess any firearm from 12:00 midnight–11:59 p.m. on November 18, 2011 unless
the firearm is unloaded and enclosed within a carrying case. Exceptions: target
shooting at established target ranges, target shooting on private lands by landowners
and immediate family members who live with them, waterfowl hunting during open
season, hunting game birds on licensed bird hunting preserves, and hunting turkeys
and small game in CWD Management Zone units.
N ote: An established target range means an existing location that is set up for target
shooting with firearms as its major purpose
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• You may not possess a concealed handgun.
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2. Discharge a firearm, shoot an arrow from a bow, or a bolt from a crossbow:
a. from or across a highway, or
b. within 50 feet of the roadway’s center.
The above prohibition applies to all public roads (defined above). Certain exceptions
are allowed for Class A and B Disabled Permit holders. Call the DNR Call Center (see
page 55) for an explanation of these exceptions
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Most concerning is the difference in the definition of vehicle between the DNR regulations and those contained in SB93:
Vehicle in SB93 is defined as such:
340.01(35)
(35) "Motor vehicle" means a vehicle, including a combination of 2 or more vehicles or an articulated vehicle, which is self-propelled, except a vehicle operated exclusively on a rail. "Motor vehicle" includes, without limitation, a commercial motor vehicle or a vehicle which is propelled by electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires but not operated on rails. A snowmobile and an all-terrain vehicle shall only be considered motor vehicles for purposes made specifically applicable by statute.
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Is it implied that the vehicle carry of loaded uncased handguns is only allowed on motorized vehicle and ATV's?
I have not received a response from the DNR as to whether or not the regulations will be changed after governor signage of SB93.
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Definitions
Vehicle: includes any device, motorized or not, in, upon, or by which any person or
property is or may be transported or towed upon a highway or other roadway
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Arms Transportation
• All firearms must be unloaded and completely enclosed within carrying cases
designed to carry a firearm when in or on any vehicle, whether moving or stationary.
A holster is not a legal carrying case for a handgun in a vehicle unless it completely
encloses the handgun. All firearms must be unloaded when in or on any motor driven
boat while the motor is running.
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• possess any firearm from 12:00 midnight–11:59 p.m. on November 18, 2011 unless
the firearm is unloaded and enclosed within a carrying case. Exceptions: target
shooting at established target ranges, target shooting on private lands by landowners
and immediate family members who live with them, waterfowl hunting during open
season, hunting game birds on licensed bird hunting preserves, and hunting turkeys
and small game in CWD Management Zone units.
N ote: An established target range means an existing location that is set up for target
shooting with firearms as its major purpose
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• You may not possess a concealed handgun.
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2. Discharge a firearm, shoot an arrow from a bow, or a bolt from a crossbow:
a. from or across a highway, or
b. within 50 feet of the roadway’s center.
The above prohibition applies to all public roads (defined above). Certain exceptions
are allowed for Class A and B Disabled Permit holders. Call the DNR Call Center (see
page 55) for an explanation of these exceptions
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Most concerning is the difference in the definition of vehicle between the DNR regulations and those contained in SB93:
Vehicle in SB93 is defined as such:
340.01(35)
(35) "Motor vehicle" means a vehicle, including a combination of 2 or more vehicles or an articulated vehicle, which is self-propelled, except a vehicle operated exclusively on a rail. "Motor vehicle" includes, without limitation, a commercial motor vehicle or a vehicle which is propelled by electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires but not operated on rails. A snowmobile and an all-terrain vehicle shall only be considered motor vehicles for purposes made specifically applicable by statute.
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Is it implied that the vehicle carry of loaded uncased handguns is only allowed on motorized vehicle and ATV's?
I have not received a response from the DNR as to whether or not the regulations will be changed after governor signage of SB93.