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Bow season starts at the end of this month, so you'd better be practicing!

Between exotics and hogs bow season doesn't ever really end, for me. I don't need no stinkin' practice!

Flintknapper, do I see you on a bowhunting forum from time to time? Maybe just a coincidence?

Thanks for all the replies.

Carrying two guns is a nice idea, but I already drag around too much stuff, not to mention getting approval from the COO for another gun....

I guess I'll stick with the hollowpoints and wear my snake boots.

Well, I've been lurking a couple weeks, and I guess it's time to come on out and ask a couple questions.

I've taken the class, sent in the stuff, and now I'm just waiting around. That gives me time to think, which is not always a good thing.

I have three questions, so far. I guess I'll put them all in separate posts.

My main motivation for getting a CHL is to be able to legally carry a sidearm while bowhunting. I spend a lot of time way out in the woods, mostly on public land, and I would be a lot more comfortable with more than a pointy stick for defense.

Which brings up my first question. What is the advisability of a non-lethal first round? A round of rat shot in the chamber is a good idea for snakes, but what about that same round for crazed meth cooker or "alternative" farmer? Are there legal implications to NOT using a lethal round that I should be aware of?

Sorry to go so long, I appreciate any thoughts.