My AR-15 is meant for the woods.
Saying an AR-15 or Mini 14 isn't meant for the woods is the exact same thing as saying a Over and Under shotgun isn't meant for bird hunting. Even though some people don't use them to hunt or they are of the opinion that a specific firearm should only be used for specific purposes is a tad narrow minded.
We are all gun owners, be it hunting, trap, skeet, professionals, or hobbyist. We shouldn't single out any type of firearm simply because it's different or portrayed as evil by someone. Alienating one group simply because they prefer to use a specific firearm be it pistol, rifle, or shotgun will basically be saying " Hey we recognize this gun is different, thats why should only used for such and such tasks" If we, gun owners, start separating our firearms then it will be just as easy for those who have not so nice intentions toward us to do it as well. You might say it's a military rifle. So was the muzzle-loader, bolt action, several shotguns that were used by the military through out the years. Times change and so do the firearms. We need to stick together on this one to help keep our rights intact.
maine only allows four rounds in a gun so no ruger for hunting
The following was taken from page 28 of the 2007-2008 Maine Hunting and Trapping Laws and Rules PDF which can be found at the link below.
http://www.state.me.us/ifw/laws_rules/hunting_trapping/hunt_traplaws.htm
4. Auto-loading fi rearm (a fi rearm which
reloads itself after each shot and requires
a separate trigger pull for each shot). It
is unlawful to hunt with or possess for
hunting any auto-loading fi rearm which
has a magazine capacity of more than 5
cartridges*, unless the magazine has been
permanently altered to contain not more
than 5 cartridges. (Note: This provision
does not apply to .22 caliber rimfi re guns or
to auto-loading pistols with barrel lengths of
less than 8 inches). *Plus 1 in the chamber
for a total of 6.