Carrying extra protection

[Spitten and drummen]

I carry everyday. It's force of habit now just like putting your wallet in your pocket

[kyturkeyhunter4]

I always carry, got my 9mm with me ever time I head out. You never know what could happen

[mightyjoeyoung]

And it's not EXTRA protection,  just protection, when you carry every day.

[saverx]

S&W shield 40 anytime I leave the house just because I love freedom.

[MISSISSIPPI Double beard]

Have to ask... "extra protection" from what?? I've had to wrestle a bird or two in my day during the flop, and sometimes they got in a good lick or two - but I've never felt the need to bust a cap in 'em. 

LMAO

[Kylongspur88]

Yes. Usually a 9mm.

[Greg Massey]

Always carry, hunting or scouting .....380 always in my pocket .....

[southern_leo]

Yes

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[HookedonHooks]

Like many. Pretty much anywhere I go I've got my Glock 26 with me.

Hogs, dogs, or any other reason you may need it.

[wade]

Not always it depends on the situation. I do have my CC permit and most of the time I'm packing. I already carry way too much stuff while pursuing the wild turkey. As soon as I get my homemade snake shot for 38 special worked out I'll probably carry more when hunting. I did carry a model 29 while hunting Rios in Texas but that was for hogs.

[GobbleNut]

It's best to know the law in the state you are hunting.  In NM, it is illegal to carry a firearm in the field if you are hunting in a bow-only season.  For turkey hunting, only shotguns (firing shot) and bows are allowed.  To my knowledge, the regs do not say specifically that you cannot carry a pistol while turkey hunting, but based on past interpretations in this state, I think a person would get cited for having a pistol in their possession while in the field turkey hunting.  Know the rules where you are hunting!

[wade]

It's best to know the law in the state you are hunting.  In NM, it is illegal to carry a firearm in the field if you are hunting in a bow-only season.  For turkey hunting, only shotguns (firing shot) and bows are allowed.  To my knowledge, the regs do not say specifically that you cannot carry a pistol while turkey hunting, but based on past interpretations in this state, I think a person would get cited for having a pistol in their possession while in the field turkey hunting.  Know the rules where you are hunting!

Well said.

[Yoder409]

Always. Was out hiking and came across some very angry wild dogs.

Been there.............done that.

Probably 20 years ago, on an Easter morning, me and Momma were out scouting a remote area at gobble time.  We were about to get the run-around from two pretty large wild dogs.  We both carry and drew down as I tried to yell at the dogs and tell them it was a bad idea.  They didn't listen.  Two rounds from my constant companion (G29) changed both their attitudes RIGHT NOW.  Had we not been carrying, we were gonna have to go tooth, fang and claw with two big dogs.

Carry it ALWAYS and you'll never WISH you had it.

[Gobble!]

I got fixed a few years ago so I don't worry about it anymore.

[Swather]

During deer season it makes sense to have a pistola to dispatch a wounded critter without having to use the rifle again.

It also makes sense to have with snakeshot in case of an encounter with Mr. Moccasin or Mr. Rattletail.

There have been times in the spring I wished I had one to deal with an armadillo, raccoon, possum, etc.