First, the warning - it is illegal to possess a bow in your vehicle in a national park unless the bow is either unstrung or in a case (not sure about whether you need a lock).

Asking for your advice - my 19 year old son had a bow in his truck which a park ranger saw when he asked my son why he was in an area after dark (yes, he shouldn't have been there but he was leaving and was doing nothing else wrong). My son is as much of a knucklehead as any average 19 year old but he's a good knucklehead and has never been in trouble beyond a curfew violation when he was 16. Federal Court levied a $500 fine against him. He's trying to live on his own and is broke all the time. I think the fine is way too high. Any of you have any experience with something like this? I'm considering paying part of the fine - otherwise he might have to move back home **shudders**.