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Like a lot of hunters, the brother-in-law carried a revolver in addition to his rifle. Some guys do that in case they need a follow-up kill shot when they walk up to their elk.
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That is a ridiculous statement, IMO. There is no reason to carry a handgun, you are already armed with a rifle, which, BTW, is more powerful than the handgun anyway. And in some states, merely being in the field hunting with a weapon that is not legal for taking game animals would get you fined or arrested.
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A lot of game wardens are against hunting and/or don't like hunters. We can't expect them to 'understand'.
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Am I the only one who finds this argument ridiculous? "Yeah, I break the law, but that
Law Enforcement Officer doesn't understand me." That is akin to saying "That policeman doesn't understand my need to break into someone's house to take their stuff". No, he is not there to be your buddy, he is a law enforcement officer, and as such he is enforcing the law.
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One of the guys I hunt with shot a bull elk by mistake during cow season.
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That's a hell of a mistake. Din't he notice them pointy thingies pokin' outa the elk's head??? Failure to follow the law is called a crime, in this case it is called "poaching" or "illegal taking of game", and your friend was cited and fined for committing a crime. Sometimes things happen, but that is way out there.
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They have done a great job in reversing a serious poaching problem we had for a long time
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That's their job, and they do it whether you like it or not. If there weren't any poachers (or if everyone read and followed the game regulations), there would be no need for game wardens. So, to end my rant, read the regs!