X-Rap
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I'll carry a sidearm (G32) while primitive weapons hunting for personal protection but generally believe I'm as well or better equipped to defend myself with a modern centerfire rifle in bolt, lever, or semi auto.
I'm of a view that when hunting well off the road out west one is better to have some extra survival supplies than an inferior redundant weapon.
I try to be aware of my surroundings and paying attention to vehicle sounds on access roads, tracks in snow or mud, noticing other people in the woods and their behavior as well as scoping out my truck prior to approaching adds additional security.
To me it is much like backpacking with a axe or saw, the extra weight is just not worth it when there are viable alternatives.
I suppose there could be exceptions due to known dangers or just shorter walk through the back 40 but even then, in the case of a dangerous area, I would opt for an armed hunting partner or probably just hunt somewhere else.
I'm of a view that when hunting well off the road out west one is better to have some extra survival supplies than an inferior redundant weapon.
I try to be aware of my surroundings and paying attention to vehicle sounds on access roads, tracks in snow or mud, noticing other people in the woods and their behavior as well as scoping out my truck prior to approaching adds additional security.
To me it is much like backpacking with a axe or saw, the extra weight is just not worth it when there are viable alternatives.
I suppose there could be exceptions due to known dangers or just shorter walk through the back 40 but even then, in the case of a dangerous area, I would opt for an armed hunting partner or probably just hunt somewhere else.