Thread: Debate - Do we need bipods for hunting?

Personally i had never even used a bipod in 20+ years of hunting untill recently, the last year or so. Started by using one shooting at the range combined with a rear bag. After learning about the process of using a bipod correctly combined with a rear bag, i use it all the time now and wouldnt go hunting without it, unless im bush stalking only. Ive shot plenty of animals over the years from all sorts of strange positions/rests and made it work but i feel like if you invest in a good bipod and learn how to use it correctly combined with a rear bag, its only going to improve your accuracy and consistency as far as shot placement & ethical kills + its a great confidence booster seeing your shots go where you actually want them to go. I also find it much easier for managing recoil / keeping on target for a follow up shot or seeing where the animal goes. Not always as easy when resting across a pack etc with a heavy recoiling rifle.