Why do you carry a sidearm while hunting?

[D-Rock425]

Tweakers!

[Cougartail]

I carry because I'm paranoid..

But having 3 illegal aliens and a Yakima Indian try to kill me made me so.

[Fl0und3rz]

That's worthy of its own thread.

[chiwawadan]

I carry because I'm paranoid..

But having 3 illegal aliens and a Yakima Indian try to kill me made me so.

Story time?

[konradcountry]

Carrying is not paranoia in any scenario.

I had to deal with a psychopath in the woods near a public park in what seemed like a decent area. Wasn't packing at the time and won't make that mistake again.

Also went to check a duck blind once without a gun and the nicest coyote I have ever seen walked about 10 yards in front of me and stopped.

I don't go into the woods without a handgun. I carry a compact so I don't even notice it. You can get a decent compact for $300 so to me the question is why wouldn't you?

[timberfaller]

Two reasons, one,  Wolves  two, crazy two legged low life's.

[KFhunter]

Carrying is not paranoia in any scenario.

I had to deal with a psychopath in the woods near a public park in what seemed like a decent area. Wasn't packing at the time and won't make that mistake again.

Also went to check a duck blind once without a gun and the nicest coyote I have ever seen walked about 10 yards in front of me and stopped.

I don't go into the woods without a handgun. I carry a compact so I don't even notice it. You can get a decent compact for $300 so to me the question is why wouldn't you?

 



Preparation ≠ Paranoia   

[Yondering]

Why would the woods be different than anywhere else?

This, except IMO the woods are different but not in the way some guys are thinking. Bad people can be found anywhere, and out in the woods = few/no witnesses to see what they do/did to you.

While I wouldn't plan to use my pistol if I have a rifle in my hands while hunting, that rifle isn't always at hand and gets set down for various tasks. I choose to be armed all the time.

[bornhunter]

Carrying is not paranoia in any scenario.

I had to deal with a psychopath in the woods near a public park in what seemed like a decent area. Wasn't packing at the time and won't make that mistake again.

Also went to check a duck blind once without a gun and the nicest coyote I have ever seen walked about 10 yards in front of me and stopped.

I don't go into the woods without a handgun. I carry a compact so I don't even notice it. You can get a decent compact for $300 so to me the question is why wouldn't you?

 



Preparation ≠ Paranoia

If its predictable, its preventable.

[h2ofowlr]

I always carry in the woods as well.  You never know what you will run into.  About 8 years ago I was archery hunting and I had a cougar follow me for over 150 yards.  I didn't have a tag for a cougar, but when it got within 20 yards I was about to shoot it and then it finally took off.
Also have ran across several grow operations while out hunting and you never know what one might do to protect their crop.  If you were to get lost you could fire 3 consecutive shots and hope someone realizes you may need help or alert someone of your location.

[gaddy]

I never used to until I had a close encounter with a wolf. I then thought about my rifle only holding 4 shells. If shtf how fast can I get my other clip out of my pocket, reload and cycle it. What if something went wrong ? Pretty sure I could get my pistol into play faster. Also, my rifle is old. If something went wrong with it back in the woods, I at least have something with me. I do wish I had bought a lighter hand gun though.

[buckfvr]

Closest Ive every come to using a side arm was berry picking with my wife and we were encroached upon by a complete screwball.  When he was nearing my comfort zone I lifted my shirt and turned so he could see my hand gun and it was either he kept getting closer and would get lead, or he would move along.  He got out of Dodge as fast as his screwball feet would carry him.  He was the only other person we saw in that particular spot, and we were certain he was up to something.

[ThurstonCokid]

I used to have the attitude of certain areas I’ll carry and others i wont.. now it’s more of carrying regardless. I’d rather carry a pistol 100 times and need it 0-1 time than never carry and need it 0-1 times.


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[follow maggie]

I carry all the time in case I need to protect myself. I"ve needed it twice to keep from getting rolled up in the woods by crack heads- once near Index & once near Forks. Also needed it one December night in my own driveway. Each time I was glad I had it.

[Alchase]

Last season I had a big sow pig step out of the brush 15 ft in front of me. In reflex I hit her in the face with a 300 Win mag that dropped her without a step. I had my .40 cal drawn and ready after the shot. At that distance there would not have been a second shot with my rifle hade I missed and she charged or if she was not alone and had a boar with her, it would have been dicey quick.
But that is not why I carry, that is just a benefit.
I carry because I carry pretty much everywhere. Why would hunting be any different