The law states that the bow must EITHER: be in a case or made inoperable while being transported in a vehicle. Doesn't have to be in the case in a vehicle, just made inoperable by a lock or cable tie, vague in what causes it to be inoperable, but i would just be safe and put it in the case, too expensive to just have sitting around uncased anyways.

BTW, as for the CO comments, it isn't like the CPOs don't want to bust folks that are poaching deer from the road or lack the effort.....but that is a very tough case to make without an admission or actually witnessing the activity, consequences of our court system. Unfortunately, these PETTY violations that they seem to always cite folks for, are not difficult to prosecute, so naturally they will cite more folks for them. I admit, some CPOs are more strict than others, but they are granted power of discretion, and it isn't too terribly difficult for us sportsmen to follow the law.When I was 12 years old, I got cited for illegal transportation of a firearm. The ol' boys and I alwaysjumped on the back of ouratvs and enjoyed a rideinto our hunting area with unloaded but uncased shotguns. I wasn't at the time, but I believe theol boys were, aware thatit was illegal and myself and oneof the ol boys, on our way back were cited for the violation. Thinking back, I was frustrated, but realizedhow easily this couldhave been avoided. I wastheone that was ignorant,not the officer, he was just doing his job. Just an opinion.