Curious. Who Packs a Handgun While Hunting?

[Pegasus]

I am curious as to how many hunters pack a handgun while hunting and what is the reason? Are you hunting game with it or are you carrying it for self-defense? What do you pack?

[Scheindogg]

I carry a handgun hunting, for self defense. As in 4 legged animal self defense more than anything. Of course as a last resort after trying to not be in a situation like that in the first place and also next choice is my rifle. Last resort is my glock 20sf in my drop leg holster.
 

[NOCK NOCK]

I always pack while in the woods. Always. Why? why not

[Ballard00]

Every time, G20 in an HPG kit bag.

[SniperDanWA]

Always, don’t leave home without one (except I can’t have one at work).

[Southpole]

   I do

[Russ McDonald]

You bet I pack when hunting.   I have a Ruger GP100 6.5" .357 mag.  Self defense against bear and cougars when hunting archery for deer or elk.  I always get all 4 tags too.

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[RB]

Kimber 45 in a Miami Classic holster, so when I have to, you know, in the woods no buckles or belt holsters to contend with 

[rjmcm]

I pack a Glock or a XD most of the time. (a) because I can, (b) personal protection. I have several occasions when I wished I had one but didn't, and (c) I had a game warden tell me he would never go it to the woods with out one and that was good enough for me

[jburkett]

I carry my glock 30 with me every day period. Weather I’m hunting or not

[Tiger1358]

All the time! Beretta 92FS with 147 grain bullets. It also helps to pop some grouse on my way back.

[runamuk]

Sometimes. Lately my main carry is my rifle it's with me every day so long as there is something legal to tag out on.

When I carry a pistol it's just a 22 but I sure as heck wouldn't survive getting hit with 30 rounds out of a 22.  Maybe you all are tougher but that is a lot of holes to plug.

I carry cuz I can, not for self defense really but more because it's a right I choose to exercise. 

[Bob33]

I don't.

[kevinlisa06]

Will be carrying my new Sig .45 acp. Why not is what I say, never know what can happen in the woods.


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[Scheindogg]

I don't.

Any reason why?

Just curious