Right out of the Utah rules and regulations:
"If you obtain an archery permit, you may not possess or be in control of a firearm—or have a firearm in your camp or motor vehicle—during the archery hunt. The only exceptions to this rule are the following people:
Individuals who are licensed to carry a concealed weapon in accordance with Utah Code § 53-5-7 (You may not use your concealed firearm to hunt or take protected wildlife.)
I agree with you, in that the life or safety of the individual or family come before an animal. What I am trying to get across is that there are regulations, in some areas like UT, that limit carrying of a firearm on a hunt.
Federal or not, when you apply for that tag and agree to follow the regulations, you are in the jurisdiction of the state wildlife authority, therfore you need to follow the rules you agreed to.
I know what they say, however here is a quote that supersedes the state laws. Federal law trumps state law when it comes to matters of constitutional rights. Its a damn shame more Americans don't know their rights.
"A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed."
That is a direct quote of the ENTIRE 2nd Amendment to the US Constitution. If a state draws up a law that is contrary to any part of this amendment its an infringement of your rights.
To the extent of the safety of others, I understand laws that limit carry of arms into courts, sporting events, and buildings where Government officials are present. This is so, because the average person cannot control their emotional responses to things they are passionate about. Court cases, officials they truly hate, and yes at times sports teams. If we were all Vulcans, it may be different, but we are not.
I am not arguing the fact that some state laws say what it is they say. The point I am arguing is, a state law cannot infringe on an legal law abiding US citizens rights protected under the US constitution. Thats the whole point of the thing. To protect your rights.
I like many Americans took an oath to protect. That oath oddly enough is first to the country and the constitution, then to the leaders. Its written that way on purpose, so that our pledge to the country comes before the fallible vessel of a man in office. Then the part about threats both foreign and DOMESTIC. This is where the oath to the country comes in to play, as any leader trying to supersede the constitution, or infringe on its rights to the people in any way, then becomes a Domestic Threat to the country, and the people.
Government has gone on too long pretending that they are in charge of the people, and not remembering the people are in charge of the Government. The American public has gotten lazy, letting themselves believe the Government is there to take care of them, feed them, right laws for them, and control them. That was never the intent of the founders of this nation. However, left wing liberals have taken full advantage of the ignorance of the people and capitalized on this leverage for decades. Sadly so have some messed up right wing tax mongers too.
As the people of this country, it is up to us to keep ourselves educated to the laws, the rights, and the order of our lands. And not let the Government take it away from you.
Its up to us to not believe what we see, hear, and read from media and Government press releases. It would make you sick to know the behind the scene truths to what you think you know.
Its up to us to know our elected. Speak to them, write to them, and let them hear your voice, and concerns. Constantly reminding them they are there because you put them there.
Otherwise, we all become sheeple......
Man I got all hot righting this...need to go get my wool sheared for spring....