Absolutely. When you are still-hunting you need to be ready at any instant, whether for elk or deer. I hunt with my rifle in my hands.

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Besides, when dancing with griz, I want a chance to shoot!

On the rare occasion where the deadfall is dreadful enough to warrant unloading, I am not looking for game at that juncture, and will reload on the other side of the hazardous maze.