[IdahoDoug]

Yeah, I know the odds are low but ironically I live in one of the most densely populated wolf states in the lower 48 and the number of articles and reports about them seems to grow daily. I'd call myself someone who wants to be informed about defending myself, rather than someone who's actively worried about it happening. If I were actively worried, I guess I would change my behavior by no longer taking my family out into the woods.

Because of our travel habits, we tend to be in backwoods areas people normally don't access. So if something happens in my world it would not be in an organized campground where there might be other guys around with weapons or the ability to help. It would be just me.

There have been several articles about people having encounters at rural homes where the wolf or wolves did not just run off but retreated and stayed in the area. A little concerning to me if same were to happen to me while we were in the backcountry on a hike from our camp, which is already remote.

So, good to hear folks think the 9 will get the job done because that's really the one I'm accurate and fast with. Though I just remembered someone stole a box of hot 9 ammo out of my luggage over Christmas and I need to replace it.

DougM