Use to take 4x2 1978 F100 short bed hunting all the time. We hunted in a pine tree forest used by a paper factory. Had lots of logging trails. Never...ever...got stuck.. But we were not stupid about where we went either.
I have had many 4x4's and realized that I never needed the 4x4. Hunted off road in my 2007 Ford Focus for a while... took my wifes Sebring convertible hunting... Also took my Pontiac Firebird. Of course, I am careful where I go and if the roads/trails are too rough or muddy I park and hike in. Feet work great.
Last two trucks have been 2wd and will probably not own another 4x4 pickup.
Good AT tires, sensible driving, common sense goes a long way to not being stuck.
It all comes down to personal choice... Very personal choice.
Thanks!
Jeremiah