I always hunt with one on my belt, and usually have one (a folder) in my pack as well.
Packs get taken off, and set down or something, or can be unavailable for what ever reason. If it’s on my belt I have no worries.
I don’t hunt out west, but here in the Northeast, and I know there are some differences however.
I make my own.
I am considering making a kydex sheath so that I can wear a fixed blade on my bino harness, or pack strap.
This is the knife I hunted with on my belt all last season
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This is the knife I plan to have on my belt this season.
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