What weapons do you take on the hunt?

[KPGman710]

I've been going down the internet rabbit hole on hunting and there's so many different recommendations on what all you should bring weapon-wise. One person suggested just the hunting rifle and a pistol for quick dispatch if needed. Another suggested a rifle and a shotgun with buckshot. And yet other guy said he takes a long small bore rifle for the mark, a large bore SBR in case something comes after him like a bear, AND a pistol for quick dispatch (that seems a bit excessive to me).

As far as weapons go, what do y'all go out with and for what game?

I'm looking at building out an AR with a 20" .223 Wylde barrel and then just taking my EDC pistol.

 

[DCA-DEER]

Deer usually a rifle different caliber depending which rifle I take and a Glock 10mm

 

[Buzzard Breath]

Usually, just my bow, or my rifle, or my muzzleloader. It depends on the season.

 

[medic]

Bow ,ML , Rifle depending on the season and always have my Glock on my side.

 

[Buzzard Breath]

. And yet other guy said he takes a long small bore rifle for the mark, a large bore SBR in case something comes after him like a bear, AND a pistol for quick dispatch (that seems a bit excessive to me).

This guy has never stepped foot in the woods.

 

[Laserman1]

Weapon depends on season. Also Sig or Glock for the meth head, redneck, deliverance season.

 

[rem270]

I always carry a pistol. But it's not for dispatching a wounded animal. Not saying I wouldn't use it for that, but definitely wouldn't post that on here for people to lose their minds. It's for my own protection if needed.

 

[EastTNHunter]

Don't forget the katana. Always bring your sword

 

[cbhunter]

If you shoot a deer with buckshot, keep one in the chamber for the guys that come to arrest you


Ok, don't shoot the guys, that part was a joke

 

[C1295]

I really don't want to be anywhere near this guy in the woods...

 

[backyardtndeer]

Being that this is posted in the deer hunting forum, I am going to go with what I take deer hunting. Rare I bowhunt anymore. I carry whatever rifle I plan to hunt with for that day. Last couple years I have hunted with a dpms platform 6.5 creedmoor that I built. I never used to carry a pistol during deer season, but might start.

I used to hunt with my accura during muzzleloader season and even some during rifle season, but since being put in cwd zone, I have been using a rifle.

 

[BSK]

Just the weapon I'm hunting with, either MZ or rifle. No other weapon except a knife. You can "dispatch" a deer with your primary weapon. No need for a second one. You can deal with Meth heads or whatever with your primary weapon too.

 

[Dennis]

A spear and a good set of nunchucks is all you need.

 

[iowavf]

In Iowa, you want to make sure the weapon you carry is legal for the season you're hunting or you could lose that weapon and pay a large fine if caught. I don't use my shotgun anymore so will have my 450 and 44 mag revolver. Sold my ML so just carry my 44 mag for late ML since the 450 isn't legal.

 

[ImThere]

Depends! I went on a pig hunt on a military base where they change open zones daily. Which changes what is a legal firearm for the pigs.
Last time i carried and I yugo you not:
2-22 mag
1-17wsm
1-308
1- 12 slugger
1-muzzle loader
1-bow
Had a great time. I killed one with my 308. Some one else killed one with my 22 mag. We had a great time

 

[timberjack86]

I usually just take whatever weapon is legal for the hunt. Bow, muzzleloader, rifle or shotgun.

 

[Ski]

Just my arrow and my hickory bow ....

From a hundred yards don't ya know ....

 

[UCStandSitter]

Bow and blade. Pistol with snake shot for the crawling critters

 

[deerhunter10]

What ever I'm hunting with.

 

[FredRog72]

A stern look and toilet paper! Lots of toilet paper!