howdy, ster here, north central vermont. new to the site. great discussion. been out thrice so far for yoyes here, usaully w/ one or two others. one always carriers a 12 ga. with buck shhot or #4. i bring a 243, the other guy, a 22-250. electrinic xcaller, remote control and mouth calls. they do get wise to calling once they've (we've) been had by them . recruit a new nra memeber and keep the guns free