The only ones there were Bucky and one officer or two, depending on who tells it.
The officer/officers took a solemn oath before they assumed their duties. That oath requires them to defend this:
Constitution of Alabama 1901
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SECTION 26
Right to bear arms.
That every citizen has a right to bear arms in defense of himself and the state.
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SECTION 36
Construction of Declaration of Rights.
That this enumeration of certain rights shall not impair or deny others retained by the people; and, to guard against any encroachments on the rights herein retained, we declare that everything in this Declaration of Rights is excepted out of the general powers of government, and shall forever remain inviolate.
emphasis added
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SECTION 35
Objective of government.
That the sole object and only legitimate end of government is to protect the citizen in the enjoyment of life, liberty, and property, and when the government assumes other functions it is usurpation and oppression.
If there was any doubt whatsoever that Bucky was committing the crime of actually hunting from the RR instead of merely appearing that he could have been hunting, there was a solemnly sworn duty to leave him alone.
What overriding interest of the other people of this state was endangered to the point that it warranted Bucky being charged with this violation?
