The law or rules for short-range hunting season, for big game, says: "...[a] handgun using straight-walled cartridges not originally developed for rifles." Would this mean that someone, if they were so inclined, could hunt big game during the short-range hunting season with a pistol in 9mm or 40 S&W calibers?
Answer:
You are correct that a 9mm and .40cal can be used during a short range weapon hunt for big game animals. Straight walled cartridges like the 45-70 are not lawful for use during a short range weapon hunt.
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Wednesday, November 19, 2014 - 5:45 PM MST