Spot and stalk rifle ideas?
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Why don't you carry a bow in stead? I have a more personal experience with nature by being forced to get closer and blend in. Bow hunting has allowed me to see more and appreciate the sport of hunting way more. I guarantee you will want to spend more time in the outdoors. Besides haven't you heard? "Guns are dangerous".
Why don't you carry a bow in stead? I have a more personal experience with nature by being forced to get closer and blend in. Bow hunting has allowed me to see more and appreciate the sport of hunting way more. I guarantee you will want to spend more time in the outdoors. Besides haven't you heard? "Guns are dangerous".
guns may be dangerous, but at least im at the control, getting close to an animal that is faster/stronger than me...no thanks, ill keep my distance.. got people who depend on me and rather not take that extra risk
Now we are gonna go down a rabbit trail. But if that's your opinion of bow hunting you definitely don't get it and you are right do not buy a bow. We were created to hunt, get up close and personal with nature, when you get that close to something you are trying to kill it's like a sixth sense. You can hear your heart, everything slows down. Risk is a wonderful thing and our society is lacking it. Not to mention unless you are hunting grizzlies I don't see the risk.
So I agree with you stick with guns. But know even with a gun you are gonna run into just as many risks as with a bow. When you are in nature you are never 100% in control. That is one of the main reasons hunters do what they do.
Sorry for the rabbit trail.
So I agree with you stick with guns. But know even with a gun you are gonna run into just as many risks as with a bow. When you are in nature you are never 100% in control. That is one of the main reasons hunters do what they do.
Sorry for the rabbit trail.
you can have your opinions about risk, ill keep mine...nonetheless i do have respect for bow hunters. i think its pretty amazing what you guys can achieve, i just dont have the desire to put myself into that position at this point in my life.. doesnt mean its not a potential down the line when my children are older and arent relying on me..(2 and 3yo right now)...
Not sure I understand. I don't see a deer or black bear turning to attack you. I agree one one thing. I hate California's rule you cannot carry any sidearm while now hunting. Would make me feel better to carry my 357 mag for those big cats. Either way I'm gonna try putting the Hoyt Factor to use this year! Traded a fishing kayak for it, night as well use it!
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yea, a sidearm would be nice, i just dont want to ever be in the situation where i took a bad shot and piss off a bear/pig and it charges..esp with pig..it happens..less worried about deer..
heres a bear charging a bow hunter...mind you, he wasnt smart at all...
hard pass
Yep I usually carry a sidearm on long backpack hunts, mostly for protection against two-legged coyotes, so I feel a bit naked during archery season without it. Then, last archery season, I ran into this horned beast that I saw on my trail cam. He plus 25+ other head of cattle chased me out of the area at a pretty good clip. Scary event for sure and, even though it wasn't serious enough for me to need a pistol anyway, situations like that make me think how it might be needed next time.
Brian,
A few things here.....You can't go into the woods thinking that something is going to get you....People get killed from guys taking brush shots....Sounds crazy eh?....Happens every year....Safety first and be sure of your shot.
In my 60 years of hunting, I got charged by a bear for the 1st time last year in New Mexico.....It turned and ran, when I yelled.
If you in fact see a bear or lion (especially the lion), it better be in your lap.....Big trouble, if you kill it just because you were afraid of it.....I have never seen a lion while hunting.....And locally, see no reason to carry a hand gun while bow hunting.
I wish I would've taken up bow hunting at your age....Absolutely love it....Again, by being a bow hunter, you'll become a better rifle or shotgun hunter (especially turkey).
Remember, these animals are just as afraid of you.....And I'm sure you drive freeways, fly airplanes, or ride bikes.....All WAY more dangerous than you being in the woods.
Lastly, go into the woods with confidence, awareness, and hunt afternoons or mid morning till you get familiar with your surroundings.....Don't over think this stuff and have fun.
Good luck
A few things here.....You can't go into the woods thinking that something is going to get you....People get killed from guys taking brush shots....Sounds crazy eh?....Happens every year....Safety first and be sure of your shot.
In my 60 years of hunting, I got charged by a bear for the 1st time last year in New Mexico.....It turned and ran, when I yelled.
If you in fact see a bear or lion (especially the lion), it better be in your lap.....Big trouble, if you kill it just because you were afraid of it.....I have never seen a lion while hunting.....And locally, see no reason to carry a hand gun while bow hunting.
I wish I would've taken up bow hunting at your age....Absolutely love it....Again, by being a bow hunter, you'll become a better rifle or shotgun hunter (especially turkey).
Remember, these animals are just as afraid of you.....And I'm sure you drive freeways, fly airplanes, or ride bikes.....All WAY more dangerous than you being in the woods.
Lastly, go into the woods with confidence, awareness, and hunt afternoons or mid morning till you get familiar with your surroundings.....Don't over think this stuff and have fun.
Good luck
It totally freaks me out to think there are people walking around in the woods scared and carrying guns. If you get to see a lion in the wild you should feel lucky, not scared. The only danger you may face in SoCal is being shot by another hunter, or shooting your self.
Why don't you carry a bow in stead? I have a more personal experience with nature by being forced to get closer and blend in. Bow hunting has allowed me to see more and appreciate the sport of hunting way more. I guarantee you will want to spend more time in the outdoors. Besides haven't you heard? "Guns are dangerous".
Yep - I'm gonna' walk right into it!
I feel rewarded every time I step foot in the field. Its not a bow or a gun that makes the experience for me, its the adventure itself. If a bow gets you excited - excellent, if its a rifle or shotgun, excellent again. It is all a personal choice. The reward is what you make of the experience. The thing that gets me excited is spot and stalk. And if the animal is 7 yards or 700 yards, I am just as excited.
"Just My Game" drew a coveted mule deer tag in Nevada this year. I am not a shooter on this trip, but I will be hunting no less hard than if I was the tag holder. I am looking forward to it more than most trips I have been on, and that excites me! Having the chance to be amongst deer that may top the 200" mark is like a narcotic. And it makes me "want to spend more time in the outdoors". Then again, I have just as much fun chasing the deer in San Diego!
Each of us get something different out of what we do in nature. And that is the beauty of being in the field. The unknown is likely to rear its head. And every trip is unique, like a cloud in the sky.
Getting back on track here, lets face it - people are dangerous.
And off topic and for the record - Invisible Man may have one of the best avatars on the forum. Just saying!
i got charged at big horn caynon ranch, i had Doritos in my pocket and they wanted some
The OP original post is off track. Calm is in order. I say to each his or her own. Every time we drive on road there is danger. Honestly I don't like this law that we as hunters can not carry a side arm while bow hunting. It's a very stupid law. My opinion. Some one could shoot you with arrow as well with a bullet. As responsible hunters we must visually identify our Target.
i vote for a sharps in 45-70 not light, not small recoil, no scope, but man do i get looks when i walk through the woods. Plus it puts down ANYTHING in north America.
Plenty of very good suggestions. I stick with my 243. Very light, very fast, very accurate. Easy for an old guy like me to carry. Good enough for local deer. 260 or 270 for out of state. 308 runner up, because the availability of ammo. Also very light and it will take just about any thing.