Yes that is an example but I’m not sure if it is covered. Mostly I have heard of it when deer and turkey are being discussed. An MDC enforcement officer might be able to shed some light on this.
It must be really getting tough if a good local stick like you is having trouble finding them. It has gotten harder and harder for me down there lately.
I’ve never understood the rub thing. Personally I like the tase of a good piece of meat. I don’t even like barbecue sauce on meat unless it is a poor cut served in a restaurant and it needs camouflaged.