If you take the muzzy in to the cabin be sure and discharge it, going from the cold to the warm will cause moisture to collect in the barrel and you will have wet powder. I usually leave mine in my truck, as long as there is no primer on it here in Iowa it isn't considered loaded. Our muzzy season runs Decemder 21st through January 10th, and I had the misfortune of not seeing a deer all season last year, left mine charged the whole time so five days should be fine

Don