Firearm Legality in Archery Season for Non Tag Holder

Swamp Hunter

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Hey guys, new to the forum and have a question. I've got two buddies that will draw general elk tags in Wyoming this year and the hunt we've been planning will occur in grizzly country. I'm tagging along as an observer, meat packer, caller, etc. My question is this, is it legal for me to have a long gun of some sort, be it shotgun with slugs or large caliber rifle (45-70 lever gun, most likely) as a means of bear protection being this will be an archery hunt and I will not be a tag holder on this hunt? Thanks.

Also, I'm sure I'll get plenty of "contact game and fish or read the regs" replies. I've got an email in to the WY G&F and am awaiting reply as well as read the regs a few times. The way it reads, it appears to be legal, I just wanted to know you guys general opinions and experiences in the matter. Thanks.
 
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Yes , you can carry and so can the archery hunters for protection.
 

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