The Best Weapon of the Forest

[Rick]

How is chasing him and pushing him hard or bashing him in the head having respect for the animal? A quick kill would be respecting the animal.

[tennecedar]

I think there is a better understanding and a greater respect for an animal when you are close to them and hunt them. If I come up on an animal still alive when I come to him, I respect him, I thank god for the meat and grab a big stick and hit him in the head.

That's just way too much for me to comprehend apparently. LMAO

[Rick]

If, after tracking the animal, you find you've actually been walking in circles and tracking yourself, grab a big stick and bash yourself in the head. It'd be the right thing to do.

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[minuteman]

Save yourself the headache and get yourself a compass!!!

[minuteman]

I haven't been able to afford the ideal survival weapon of my choice but when I can it will be a Thomson Contender .410/45 Long Colt. Though it be a single shot, you can take both small and large game with it. An excellent choice for an all around survival weapon. If you're not familiar with the Thomson Contender go to the thomson Center Arms website and see what I'm talking about.

[tsitenha]

Might be a savage 24 in .22lr/20ga?

[survivaltalk]

a high calliber semi auto rifle with at least 20 round magazine

[NCO]

Puukko. Is a weapon, can be used to make more weapons and is perfect in every aspect.
(But of course I wouldn't say no to a Sako TRG 42:
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or a Tikka T3 Hunter
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[KhonHd]

Might be a savage 24 in .22lr/20ga?

I agree. I have .22 CB, .22 LR , 20 gauge shot and 20 gauge slugs for my Camper. Have one slug, 7 CB and 5 LR in the butt stock.

[trax]

You know, since the original question was "what's the best weapon of the forest?" I'm finding this thread has really shown a lack of imagination with almost everyone limiting themselves to bows or firearms.

[wildography]

You know, since the original question was "what's the best weapon of the forest?" I'm finding this thread has really shown a lack of imagination with almost everyone limiting themselves to bows or firearms.

Good point... going by the strict interpretation of the original question:

"what's the best weapon of the forest?"

I'd have to say a knife with an obsidian blade, or some other kind of knife made from a rock.

With a knife, you can fashion weapons, make shelters, skin game, etc...

to me, the knife is arguably the most important "weapon of the forest" to have... a close 2nd, and possibly replacing the "primitive knife" as the most important, is the ability to make fire. You can use fire to do many things besides cook and stay warm... I can't really think of any other "more important" weapon... (other than, of course, your brain... that's a given).

[crashdive123]

Well - if you want to go by the "intent" of the original poster - who was just here to cause trouble (notice the little "Banned" under his screen name) I'd use Napalm. It'll kill a forest pretty quick.

[soldierof4cheese]

I use a T/C renegade muzzle loader for my rifle. I prefer blackpowder though i have many rifles to choose from. I just got a 1847 Colt dragoon last week and will be carrying it on my waist for back up along with a 1860 colt, both made by Uberti. Love the black powder hand canons.

[mountain mama]

if we are talking forest destruction, then i have a 6-yr-old son...

[Rick]

Dead tree limbs. The forest is pretty good about bombing you with those. Vines are pretty good, too. They can really trip you up. Get it? vines? trip you up?

[SARKY]

I haven't been able to afford the ideal survival weapon of my choice but when I can it will be a Thomson Contender .410/45 Long Colt. Though it be a single shot, you can take both small and large game with it. An excellent choice for an all around survival weapon. If you're not familiar with the Thomson Contender go to the thomson Center Arms website and see what I'm talking about.

Why is it most people think they need a big bore rifle to hunt with in a survival situation??? If you kill a 190 lb. (dressed out weight) white tail, with no means of refridgeration, what are you going to do with all that meat?? Do you have the time or the talent to jerk it? Where as a bunny, wood grouse, or squirrel is just the right size for 1 or 2 people to munch on. Both .410 and .45 long colt and not cheap nor as readily available as .22 lr or 12 ga. shells. Just something to think about.

[SARKY]

Good point... going by the strict interpretation of the original question:

"what's the best weapon of the forest?"

I'd have to say a knife with an obsidian blade, or some other kind of knife made from a rock.

With a knife, you can fashion weapons, make shelters, skin game, etc...

to me, the knife is arguably the most important "weapon of the forest" to have... a close 2nd, and possibly replacing the "primitive knife" as the most important, is the ability to make fire. You can use fire to do many things besides cook and stay warm... I can't really think of any other "more important" weapon... (other than, of course, your brain... that's a given).
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I have always thought of a knife as a tool first and foremost. Of course with this tool, I can make many other weapons!

[laughingbeetle]

For me the best weapon of the forest is me, or rather my mind, my brain. Keep a cool head, pay attention to your surroundings, expect the unexpected.

[Rick]

Well, for me it would be LaughingBeetle. She keeps a cool head, pays attention to her surroundings and expects the unexpected. AND...she likes coffee. What more would I need?

[crashdive123]

That, and she can hit somebody between the eyes with a knife. Yep, I'm taking Laughing Beetle.