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HiBC · May 27, 2021, 06:38 PM

Pistolero, I've lived in Colorado since 1966. I've been on just a few elk,deer,and antelope hunts. Rabbits,pheasants,etc,too.

There is walking,and there is hunting. If I'm hunting,my rifle is in my hands.
And while I might sit a stand quietly ,I also still hunt ...move slowly,quietly,look and listen a lot.

If I'm just diddy bopping in the woods.I can take a break from hunting and sling my rifle.Or if I'm packing meat.(Age has probably ended that,however!)

Actually,a sling has another use besides carry strap. Properly used,it helps you place a shot.

If my rifle is slung,I might be in the woods on my way someplace,but I'm not hunting.

I'm not a Veteran,but,except for having an enemy who wants to kill you, hunting is like being point man.

May 27, 2021, 06:38 PM	#32
HiBC Senior Member Join Date: November 13, 2006 Posts: 8,287	Pistolero, I've lived in Colorado since 1966. I've been on just a few elk,deer,and antelope hunts. Rabbits,pheasants,etc,too. There is walking,and there is hunting. If I'm hunting,my rifle is in my hands. And while I might sit a stand quietly ,I also still hunt ...move slowly,quietly,look and listen a lot. If I'm just diddy bopping in the woods.I can take a break from hunting and sling my rifle.Or if I'm packing meat.(Age has probably ended that,however!) Actually,a sling has another use besides carry strap. Properly used,it helps you place a shot. If my rifle is slung,I might be in the woods on my way someplace,but I'm not hunting. I'm not a Veteran,but,except for having an enemy who wants to kill you, hunting is like being point man.