Itwas hard for the wardens to stop everyone and check them while people were out shooting deer and other game. So, they made it illegal so there was no question if you are shining they write you a ticket. I dont know if thats the real reason thats just the way i took it but, i`ve heard the sayins "a lock only keeps an honest man out" and i guess that applies to the laws too in a way. JMO