Maybe two?
A small light 22 semiautomatic, like maybe the Taurus polymer one. With maybe an extra magazine. That would be good if a small game animal stood close by demanding to be shot, or if you felt like plinking just a little.
My EDC is a Ruger LCR 38. If the weather is good for a cover garment, a G43 or G26 might be substituted. That would be enough to discourage larger varmints, at least in my neck of the woods.
Even carrying both and a reload or two for each wouldn't be that taxing or obtrusive.
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