Who carries a Backup handgun while hunting?

[gold40]

I used to carry a handgun while hunting, but eventually decided it was just "extra weight." In 30+ years of hunting deer, elk, ducks, and upland birds I NEVER needed it.

When hunting, I'm either carrying a 12 gauge shotgun or a 30-06 rifle. Carting around a less powerful .357 and another size of ammo just doesn't make much sense. That's 2 extra pounds I can avoid.

I do carry when out hiking or dog training.

JERRY