During big game season I normally rifle hunt. That said, over the years I have shot a fair number of big game animals simply for the fact that I almost always have a handgun on me.
What I truly enjoy though is using large bore handguns to hunt small game after the big game season is over.
Rarely is anyone else out, it keeps your skill sets sharp, and is good exercise.
Plus the winter scenery can be truly fantastic.
So while many others are yelling at their TVs, I roam the high desert, shoot guns and enjoy the view.