Debating taking a pistol with some rat shot to deal with potentially ill tempered snakes. Anyone else do this?
I carry a low brass bird shot for this scenario, in my vest
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I just carry a couple of regular lead light load shells in my bag.
Most of the time I just take a wider path around the snakes.
There's always a rock or stick around to whack it with. If I have to go looking very hard for something it probably doesn't pose much of a threat so I just keep hunting and go about my business.
No, snakes are not anything I concern myself about when hunting.
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I encounter very few venomous snakes here in Southern Illinois. If i do I just walk around them.
I'd just pick up a rock or stick.
If the situation was THAT tight or sticky, I'd not fret the cost of a turkey shell.
Just walk around it....
Am I the only one who has had to defend himself against an angry copperhead ?Usually give them a pass but situation dictates... Joe
Quote from: POKERFACE on Today at 11:50:12 AMAm I the only one who has had to defend himself against an angry copperhead ?Usually give them a pass but situation dictates... Joe
Most likely. I prefer to go around them and haven't found them particularly ill tempered if left alone.
When I get to the point where I can't outrun a snake, I will consider the next option in dealing with them. Now, granted, I am slowing down a bit, but I figure I've still got a year or two left where I can somehow manage to get away from them.
I have been within "biting distance" of many poisonous snakes over the years. We have managed to negotiate a truce every time. I see no reason to change the terms this late in the game. Admittedly, though, if one of them decided to violate our agreement in leaving each other be, I would have to reconsider.
Quote from: davisd9 on Today at 10:14:31 AMNo, snakes are not anything I concern myself about when hunting.
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This^^^^
Nothing like a good piece of hickory.
Nope. Me and the snakes have a deal.
Quote from: cracker4112 on Today at 05:14:07 PMNope. Me and the snakes have a deal.
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Until you don't see one, once.
I'm SUPER fortunate to live where there are NO toothy snakes. A few miles away ?? Yeah. But, I could hunt my property in my bare feet except for rocks and thorns.
But, my "agreement" with the biters the OTHER places I hunt is this: I am hunting turkeys. Not looking for snakes who could ruin my day or life. If I see you..... I will eliminate you so I don't tramp on you tomorrow when I ain't paying attention.
I realize the bitey ones "generally" wanna avoid me. But, "generally" is not good enough for me. I know a couple guys who got bit while 100% minding their own business. It ain't a joke. I'm at the top of the food chain for a reason and I do what I can to STAY there. ;)
I use my feet followed up by some toilet paper.