And here I always thought it was the Republicans that are accused of trying to legislate "moraility".

If a guy chooses to poach he is gonna poach.

Quick, the analogies you have used to support your view don't pass muster. If you applied your "no firearms" by anyone in the public woods during bow season, there would be "no driving whatsoever" on New Year's Eve because the drunk may be "temtped" to drive.

Having said that, I don't carry a firearm while hunting in Texas - ne need to. Private land and no worrisome critters.

I used to carry one in Colorado, even though it was illegal, out of concern over bears and mtn lions. But over the years, I haverealized how ridiculous it is to do so and elect not to in order to reduce weight I am having to carry around.

Now, if I hunted in Grizzly country, I am going to have both pepper spray, a large caliber pistol, and a change of fresh underwear with me at all times.