I've hunted Arizona and I probably wouldn't need to take one off there either. In a rainforest though, everything graps ya.......
Truth is, I've NEVER liked a slung rifle. Weak hand craddle carry is my method 99% of the time, cept when using it as a walking stick.
Funny that you say that- I had never used a rifle as a walking stick before this past October on Kodiak.