Carrying a side arm in Wallace G. National Forest, Blue Creek area of Coeur d'Alene

The Wallace G. National Forest is a bow hunting only area in Blue Creek Bay area. It is well posted that no firearms are allowed. I always carry a side arm while bow hunting for personal protection and my hunting buddy always tells me I am not allowed to carry it since it states no firearms. Can you clarify if I am legally allowed to carry it in that area.
Answer: 
We do not restrict firearms in our archery only seasons.  Please contact the relative National Forest in regards to the postings you describe. 
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Monday, September 29, 2014 - 2:02 PM MDT