Hello everyone, I've been registered for a while but this is my first post. I'm from the Albany, NY area and have been hunting for quite a few years now. I always rifle hunted farmlands and surrounding areas. A few years back I decided I needed to start BIG WOODS hunting! Along with that, I decided it was time to get my first handgun, a Ruger SBH .44 magnum. Took it out last year as a companion to my rifle, but missed a deer. I don't even know if I'll be bringing a rifle with me this year! I am excited about the idea and am practicing as much as $$ will allow. I enjoy reading the forum so thanks for having me!