I'm just kidding....I never go to the mountains without some kind of gun. As far as carrying during rifle season I don't bother when I have a 300 win mag in my hands. Bow season I like to carry my 686 snubby in my IWB holster. I suppose with the short barrel it won't make 500 ft lbs of energy, but to be honest it's not coming out for any reason till I get back to camp.
Also want to add that I have "NEVER" been checked by game warden during big game season for any reason. Just how far they venture from the green truck I'm not sure.