It' s illegal in Tennessee during bow and muzzleloader but I take one anyway. I was attacked by 3 wild dogs a few years ago that I stumbled upon while they were munching on a dead deer. Fortunately, it was rifle season and I got the first dog as he attacked, about 10 yards away. The other two took off. Anyway, ever since, I' ve taken a concealed sidearm of some kind while bowhunting.