8" scoped Dan Wesson .357 Mag revolver. T/C Contender in .44 Mag, 30/30 and.35 Remington. I only use these in the thick woods with closer shots, or with a rifle for deer, as it's easier to lean out with a piston if a deer is under the stand than with with a rifle.
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Your $2K/ person budget will be hard to do for a fly-in lodge. If you do find one, it will be a bare bones cabin where you cook for yourself. But I have good news!
There is an American (former US Army) who runs a camp up in Jellicoe, Ontario you can drive right to. It is...
OP - Forgive my being slightly off topic. BUT... If you are an archer or interested in archery, then I get why you are interested in a bow. It is a lot of fun and after A LOT of practice, it's rewarding to take game with one. But if looking for a lightweight means to obtain game, I would go...
Bandana and a small master lock make a good sap. I have been in Eastern Europe and taken a golf club grip, 550 cord and duct tape. Add fishing weights or wet sand, tape end and you have a great sap. After use, rip off tape and toss weights, you have a harmless rubber grip.
Before this happens, the administration will pose an "earnings test" on Social Security. IE: If you have a pension, a substantial 401K, or savings, they will decide you do not need SS as much as the "poor". I am 6 years away and plan on taking the lower amount at 62 years of age to try to beat...
Agree with Freekforge. I carry a .357 mag with 180 Gr.hard cast in a Military tanker holster. stays out of the way and easy to hand. If you have to get up in the night, just loop it over your head and shoulder.
This was actually an issue during Katrina. Read up on it. Cell calls were out, but texting pagers were not overwhelmed. AARs among government entities established that those who had texting skills got much more done. Nowadays, every 5 year old has these skills.