The biggest threat in southern Wisconsin is the BADGER. Luckily this variety of varmint usually sports a red and white sweater (the non-bullet resistant type) and struts around on its hind legs, so it is very easy to spot and thus avoid.
You failed to mention that their growl has been worse than their bite for a few years now, but they're probably still more dangerous than the wolverines in that other great lakes state. No firearms needed for protection. A passing game scares them away pretty easily.The biggest threat in southern Wisconsin is the BADGER. Luckily this variety of varmint usually sports a red and white sweater (the non-bullet resistant type) and struts around on its hind legs, so it is very easy to spot and thus avoid.
You failed to mention that their growl has been worse than their bite for a few years now, but they're probably still more dangerous than the wolverines in that other great lakes state. No firearms needed for protection. A passing game scares them away pretty easily.
Last I read, there were NO wolverines left in any great lakes' states, other than those who live in Ann Arbor and go to UM. Possibly unconfirmed sighting in MI once in a while.
https://mnmammals.d.umn.edu/wolverine
Believe only wolverines left in the lower 48 are in Washington, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, California and maybe Colorado.
That said!You failed to mention that their growl has been worse than their bite for a few years now, but they're probably still more dangerous than the wolverines in that other great lakes state. No firearms needed for protection. A passing game scares them away pretty easily.
Or maybe a cheese driven cholesterol problem...Ticks and mosquitoes will be your biggest threats (of the non-human variety, anyway).
The only problem I ever had with to much cheese wasn't cholesterolOr maybe a cheese driven cholesterol problem...
Or maybe a cheese driven cholesterol problem...
OK GUYS back on track.
While living in Wisconsin for 50 years & Illinois for 5 years I never felt I needed a carry gun for anything thing past personal protection from humans. I like a walking stick for snakes it is also a good tool for protecting oneself.
I had close encounters with bears & wolves but once they realized that I was there they took off.
Actually - ticks & mosquitoes - I wasn't kidding. Mosquitoes are the #1 cause worldwide of human fatalities due to predatory critter attack. Ticks maybe not so fatal, but sure to create a lifetime of misery. When hiking in the north woods protect yourself against both!!Or maybe a cheese driven cholesterol problem...
And don't forget an EpiPen as Bee/Wasp stings can be deadly. While working in Adams County I was stung by a black & orange ground wasp. It put me down and to the hospital. EpiPen and I was good.Actually - ticks & mosquitoes - I wasn't kidding. Mosquitoes are the #1 cause worldwide of human fatalities due to predatory critter attack. Ticks maybe not so fatal, but sure to create a lifetime of misery. When hiking in the north woods protect yourself against both!!
Have one all the time for my son with food allergies. Only time we've deployed it was a year or so ago... neighbor in his 50's, been stung several times by wasps over the years without issue. Got stung by 3 in the head/neck area at the same time and was anaphylactic in less than 5 minutes.And don't forget an EpiPen as Bee/Wasp stings can be deadly. While working in Adams County I was stung by a black & orange ground wasp. It put me down and to the hospital. EpiPen and I was good.
I think that your 9mm Shield is a great option for hiking in that part of the country. Your biggest threat is going to be of the two legged variety.
Of course if you are looking for an excuse to buy a new carry gun we can help you there
Ticks and mosquitoes will be your biggest threats (of the non-human variety, anyway).
If you are looking for a little more energy a good choice would be a magnum revolver 357,41,44. Two other choices are 44 special and 45 colt. Loaded with hard cast bullets they will work on both four legged and two legged critters.My Shield would be ideal, but it's my primary carry gun and I'm going to be doing a lot of hiking. I'm going to use either Buffalo Bore or Underwood 147 grain +P hard cast ammo when hiking in the unlikely even I run into wildlife I need to protect myself from. I think it's a better option for that than HST's. I don't want to keep switching ammo due to bullet setback issues. I have a 43X with the 15 round Shield Arms magazines which will be a good option.
Thanks for that reminder. I forgot about that.
If you are looking for a little more energy a good choice would be a magnum revolver 357,41,44. Two other choices are 44 special and 45 colt. Loaded with hard cast bullets they will work on both four legged and two legged critters.
Good reason to buy an additional handgun
Why would one carry a different gun while hiking in WI than while walking the dog?