[Osage Orange]

I'm guessing "Loaded" meant shells in the magazine, but NOT in the chamber.

I hunt like that...load my gun when I enter the property by truck. Then rack one, once I get out of the truck.

FWIW-

[Salamander]

Yup.
Pitiful.

The magazine had to be in the glove box and the rifle in the back seat.

No rounds in the chamber.

Pitiful.

I’ve rode that ridge on an ATV and horse with loaded pistols and 30.30s many a time.

Can’t see what difference ‘hunting season’ makes.