That's how it is in Washington as well, but due to an increase in the number of cougar sightings on our property I've taken it upon myself to carry a little extra protection. I'd rather break the law than tangle with a big cat with a buck knife.

Mind you this is taking place on private property and it was the landowner who suggested I carry it. After having a couple cows attacked he decided he didn't want to see someone he liked killed by a cougar.

Do not, I repeat do not do this. Mine is an extreme case and under other circumstances I wouldn't dream of it.