[andrew3d]

In my different hunting woods, there are are lots of hogs, occasional wolves and at least one cougar spotted in the last year . And just like everywhere, coyotes.
I decided to ask this question because a friend of mine was attacked by a hog near Palestine TX.
He had a 30-30 rifle with him. One shot to the head saved him.
I don’t hunt deer anymore so all I carry is a rifle that shoots 22LR.
So what do you carry even if you are not hunting In case of running into a dangerous animal?
Is 22LR enough fire power? Well, all these animals have ran away so I haven’t had anything come after me. My friend says I’ve just been lucky and that a sow with babies will attack furiously.
Would like to understand what everyone else carries for the safety of themselves and their hounds.
I am thinking common sense would tell us that 22LR might not have enough knock down power.
Thoughts and opinions?

 

[will messer]

shot gun with double o buckshot 22lr is ok for calm calculated shots but not enough forhog--bear or any wild animal attacking

 

[rick Watkins]

A lot of times I carry my 9mm with me. Since I run my dogs in the summer I do not want it to look like I am hunting.

 

[TJRANGER]

I use to always carry a 45 but I now just carry my 9mm CC gun since I always have it on me

 

[AJ Johnson]

I keep my 9 mm whenever I'm hunting or hiking in the woods.

 

[ruger]

I don't carry anything. I'm not afraid of wild animals.

 

[Huntsman]

I don't carry anything. I'm not afraid of wild animals.

I don’t have animals to fear either. Other people are the greatest danger to most of us. I carry only a stout walking stick.

 

[Tlparrett]

A pocket knife will do the job

 

[kycottontail]

I think this would depend on location...If lived out west and bears and wolves it would be different than around here in Ky...I think the worst possible thing here would be a rattler, cottonmouth or copperhead...Did I say that is all we have...As far as i am concerned all snakes are deadly...Of course most of the time you dont need a weapon, just leave alone but I dont know anyone who does this..But like most of previous post I am always carrying something..

 

[ruger]

"Anybody can kill a deer."
"It takes a man to kill a varmit." - Ben Lilly

 

[marshall dillon]

My grandpa killed his hogs with a .22 , but they weren’t moving . He shot them between the eyes . Shot placement is key . I usually carry a .357 , but I would feel ok with a .22 if that was all I had .

 

[Foxxy]

In my different hunting woods, there are are lots of hogs, occasional wolves and at least one cougar spotted in the last year . And just like everywhere, coyotes.
I decided to ask this question because a friend of mine was attacked by a hog near Palestine TX.
He had a 30-30 rifle with him. One shot to the head saved him.
I don’t hunt deer anymore so all I carry is a rifle that shoots 22LR.
So what do you carry even if you are not hunting In case of running into a dangerous animal?
Is 22LR enough fire power? Well, all these animals have ran away so I haven’t had anything come after me. My friend says I’ve just been lucky and that a sow with babies will attack furiously.
Would like to understand what everyone else carries for the safety of themselves and their hounds.
I am thinking common sense would tell us that 22LR might not have enough knock down power.
Thoughts and opinions?

Need to carry a pistol on your side, 44 or 45 magnum if worried about hogs. Puts the smack on them. I always carry a pistol just in case, coyotes, or what ever may come my way. Just like Boy Scout motto- Be prepared.

 

[Zach L]

For hogs, .357 or .44 mag would be my choice.

-Z

 

[Mathews Halon 6]

We have coyotes when I’m running a carry my M&P smith and Wesson .40 Cal.

 

[Circle4p]

Either a ruger single six .22 or a .45 auto is what I carry. According on the time of year

 

[T.Hatcher]

If i carry while either my .380 or 45. But always have a pocket knife.

 

[smokedawg]

I never go run dogs without a gun. When running if the offseason i carry my 9mm. Never know when i may need it. Better safe than sorry.

 

[rick Watkins]

I don't carry anything. I'm not afraid of wild animals.

Ruger don't you hunt some with mater Juice ?

 

[TJRANGER]

Lol Rick now that’s funny!! Yeah old Mater has a rep as an old bear. He is but it’s a Teddy Bear!! 😜

 

[ruger]

Ruger don't you hunt some with mater Juice ?

lol Yeah, I hunt with ole Mater pretty regularly. He carries pretty much all the time.

I'll have a 45 in my coat pocket when I run late at night and I'm parked on a public road.