Handguns in hunting season?

[Pre-64]

I carry a Ruger Redhawk in 44 Mag when Deer and Bear hunting. I have worked out a darn good load with hard cast bullets for it and they hit like thor's hammer. Like one of the posts before, If you carry a rifle leave the handgun at home if you are serious about hunting with one! In my past experiences and with several other hunters I've talked with you will go with the long gun every time. If its just a walk in the woods I have a real nice Dan Wesson model 15 that I can change from a 2 1/2" Stubby to an 8" 357 Mag in about 2 minutes.