Sorry to say, I was there with a "green" base license on opening day for general firearms, WITH my Lyman .54 flinter, when the man came out and said, "due to the dry conditions, no ML will be permitted-shotgun only." and I didn't have the Rem 1100 with me. No joy that day. managed to get out the last week of the season-got a shot at a doe last day yet. No meat on the table, but made the day. Lesson learned-pack the a backup firearm, and have an alternate hunting area in reserve, if possible.