They just changed the county that I do mosy of my hunting in to rifle. I'm actually kind of confused as to what to carry. I have hunted extensively with the rifle in the Adirondacks and over by Albany but I kinda like the feel of going afield with the 'ol 870 w/slugs. I will hunt with the bow for the last 3 days of the bow season (THATS TOMORROW AM!!!! wooooHoooo), hunt with the rifle from a tree stand if I hunt the fields and carry the shotgun if we drive, still hunt or stalk. I will also have in my posession a brand new Smith and Wesson 629 .44 Magnum - and given the chance would love to use that.