So I'm going on a nine day elk hunt, and am taking my .54 with me in hopes of getting a Bull with it. I have used it before and taken cows but that was hunting and coming home each night. On this trip I will be living in a Whelen lean. My question is, can I leave the rifle loaded? Is it just a matter of, if the charge may have been contaminated discharge and reload? What have others done? So far the weather looks rainy, like every day rainy. As I am fairly new to this I seek the wisdom of the Sages of this forum. Thanks in advance for any thoughts you may share.