Read this, OP. You’re not in the Wild West here in OK.Honestly, there is very little in your neck of the woods that is capable of harming you other than the rattle snakes/copperheads and maybe a pig that you walk up on. That pig isn't going to intentionally charge you, wanting to get away from you more than it wants to harm you.
I've been in the woods walking around for close to 60 years now and I'm not afraid to walk unarmed with the exception of human varmints now that are taking up residence in remote areas.
Take a firearm capable of removing a human threat and enjoy your time in the woods.