Archery stalk at night is definately the best way to go. But, the rifleI now use is the Marlin Cowboy in 45/70 pushing a 405 gr. Idaho Territory hardcast at 1900 fps. Really drops 'em. Backup is, of course, Ruger Vaquero in .45 LC, loaded hot. Course, I hunt in heavy brush (East Texas' big thicket).