I probably haven't hunted 2 hours in the last 5 years or so. I used to be as crazy about deer hunting as anybody but I just lost interest. But since I picked up this little .45 it's been differant. Our regular gun season is open but the three times I've been I was carrying this Little rifle and my bolt rifles have stayed at home. I haven't killed anything yet but I've really enjoyed watching a few little bucks and a bunch of does walk by, most well within killing range. I plan on putting some meat in the freezer but there's no hurry.