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Do you carry a firearm while fishing

  • Can't carry, and wouldn't care to

    Votes: 18 15.4%
  • Can't carry, but would if could

    Votes: 4 3.4%
  • Never carried, never will

    Votes: 41 35.0%
  • Have considered it, might carry in some circumstances

    Votes: 14 12.0%
  • Have carried/ do carry on rare occasions

    Votes: 22 18.8%
  • Carry frequently

    Votes: 7 6.0%
  • Always carry!

    Votes: 11 9.4%
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Poll: do you carry a firearm while fishing?

4K views 21 replies 13 participants last post by  montanafos 
#1 ·
Let's keep this one simple, no need for additional comments. Just a quick sampling, and I'm asking specifically about the "2 legged threat" not bears, moose, sea lions, etc. There have been a number of discussions on most aspects of guns and carrying/ using them, not really interested in furthering that at the moment here.
I think a lot of folks might be curious to know, just how many here carry a weapon while fishing. For some members I know that it's not a legal option, so I put two choices in for that as well.
Cheers,
JB
 
#2 ·
I'll comment just to point something out.

You have no, no context behind this. Different scenarios call for different reasons. Once I get money I'm picking up a pump 12 gauge for remote Kootenay fishing. For back up for bears, that would be considered "carrying"
 
#8 ·
This sh1t is old and irrelevant to the subject forum

Who cares?

Carry or not, doesn't belong. If you are hard up for gun talk go to a gun forum. You'll find people who fish
 
#11 · (Edited)
Shama lama ding dong baby
 
#14 ·
Try not to scare all the Candians away. They are the nicest contingent of North Americans after all and have the best fishing :)

Plus they don't obsess or verbally masturbate over fire arms

Let it drift
Ummm yep definately makes me think twice about visiting the states for a peaceful fishing experience... knowing that so many people are packin heat, plus the sketchy meth heads roaming about.:whoa:
 
#13 ·
Thank you for the clarification

My apologies for the smarminess

Should be a tight game, enjoy!!
 
#15 ·
I've stood some heat.. stood strong.. representing Canadians undesputed right to manage their own fisheries. I've seen first hand MANY TIMES the arrogant American attitude.. and find it offensive myself. Advised others to avoid acting the stereo type.

I've counseled to appreciate what you have, how fortunate you likely are.. not to suffer from 'tunnel vision' ie, only visualizing only your own home front / home river. There are a lot of varied scenarios to consider.

This should be treated much the same as lawful fishing practices. If it's legal than it should be acceptable, provided folks follow within defined guidelines..

"Plus they don't obsess or verbally masturbate over fire arms"

J James, I'm surprised to read this coming from you. I don't mean this to be offensive.. just "surprising" (as a fan of your postings) I've yet to see much gushing over firearms here.. especially in comparison to say; wader / skagit threads.. or coolest S handled reels.
 
#17 ·
I applaud you sincerely for your efforts and devotion in that shotgunner. Truly admiral. My apologies. Didn't mean to put you off but I'll take responsibility for my words and my haste

Sspey and I took it privately

I'll amend my posts later and abstain from any further comment on gun threads here on Speypages
 
#18 ·
J James; I wasn't "put off" really, no apology necessary, it just seemed quite uncharacteristic coming from you. Your form (especially here) is very civil.. a commendable attribute. Sincere thanks for that.
 
#19 ·
That's more than generous. One doesn't have to be disagreeable to disagree and I was prickly to say the least. Plus I really pissed Sspey off and it was all for nothing.

Anyway, I do appreciate the kind remarks and that you took a moment to say as much is meaningful to me

Best,
J
 
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