Curious. Who Packs a Handgun While Hunting?

[kselkhunter]

I only carry handgun in the woods when I'm not packing a rifle. Don't need the extra weight if I have rifle.

[Milkman]

EDC.

[bobcat]

I only carry handgun in the woods when I'm not packing a rifle. Don't need the extra weight if I have rifle.

 

[JL]

  Why is this on the Elk board though?

[Elkcollector82]

I used to never carry in woods while hunting.  Tell my buddy told me of a story that happened to him and his wife. After that I pack when wife and kids are with me or I’m out solo.  Mainly for the crazy a$$ two legged animals.

[luckyman]

I carry a 44 when in the woods and not hunting and sometimes when I am.
I've needed one before and could again. 

[fishngamereaper]

I carry when I mow the lawn...

Anytime I leave the house, regardless of my destination is a no brainer.

As for the why, I don't trust humans.

[Stalkin Prey]

Always carrying if I'm  in the woods or not. While hunting I have a holster for my .40 S&W with spare mag attached to my exo belt.


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[Bob33]

I don't.

Any reason why?

Just curious 

it's extra weight that I don't feel a need for.

[WaltAlpine]

Ruger Blackhawk 45 lc with buffalo bore just in case. Even with the rifle in hand.

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[Lincoln4]

I do.  Mostly just because it's nearly a part of me after all these years.  I've popped of a round or two at grouse...

[Cylvertip]

I carry. I never go into the woods without one, hunting or not.  I carried during archery(inside my waist pack) before it was "legal".  Two legged critters are my main concern - bear, cougar, and wolves are secondary.  Even if rifle hunting, I will have a semi auto on my side.  Glock 17L with two extra mags and Underwood Extreme Penetrator +P+

[pianoman9701]

I've always carried my XD .45 until halfway through this season. Too much added weight and bulk. I'm already armed with a bow and a knife. I might use my LC9 in the future. I'm more concerned about the two-legged predators than the 4-legged ones.

[WAnoob]

I don't.

Any reason why?

Just curious 

it's extra weight that I don't feel a need for.

  Even when I was in heavy bear country back home in Alaska. I didn't see a point when my rifle has much more smack down power

[bracer40]

Nope. No need.  Might feel differently in griz country. As for fellow humans, I've found nearly all of the ones I meet in the woods to be guys and gals I'd enjoy a cup of coffee with..