I mostly hunt with single shots now, both cartridge and muzzleloader (including flintlocks). Doesn't matter to me what I'm hunting including coyotes, deer, black bear, etc. I CAN carry a handgun in some situations (and do, but not for the game

) but mostly, don't. Dogs worry me more than coyotes.

Hogs, now that's a different story. I only ever hunted them in California (near Jolon) and that was with a .44 Mag Marlin M1894. I never got charged by one but did almost get in the way of one that was running away! However, there's no hogs around here. Some folks illegally dumped some in hopes of creating hunting opportunities but they were all killed within weeks (there's no season as they aren't recognized as game animals).

I do carry a knife...