You can carry a handgun in while bowhunting in WIbut can not be concealed. It has to be visible to all persons. I carry my Taurus .44Mag as self defense against a possible bear attack. We have had numerous bear sightings throughout the year on our property. I would never intentionally use the gun to just shoot a bear for the heck of it, but its there for cyotes, and other varmits. So yes I carry mine with me all the time. Even if im going for a nice walk in the woods.