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And if the bear comes in from upwind, you will only spray yourself.
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Originally Posted By: BullmastiffThe only problem I see with getting pepper spray, is with my luck, I would run into the only bear that likes spicy food.
I can hear it now! GRRRRR!!!! MUNCH! CHOMP! MMMMMMM! Hunan Human!!!!
Good advice from Old Turtle. Get the baddest load you can and don't expect one or two shots to do the job.
The Bear spray might be in your favor in most instances though.
Don't forget to wear some Bear Bells to warn them of your approach. See the alert below
The National Park Rangers are advising hikers in Glacier National Park and other Rocky Mountain parks to be alert for bears and take extra precautions to avoid an encounter.
They advise park visitors to wear little bells on their clothes so they make noise when hiking. The bell noise allows bears to hear them coming from a distance and not be startled by a hiker accidentally sneaking up on them. This might cause a bear to charge.
Visitors should also carry a pepper spray can just in case a bear is encountered. Spraying the pepper into the air will irritate the bear's sensitive nose and it will run away.
It is also a good idea to keep an eye out for fresh bear scat so you have an idea if bears are in the area. People should be able to recognize the difference between black bear and grizzly bear scat.
Black bear droppings are smaller and often contain berries, leaves, and possibly bits of fur. Grizzly bear droppings tend to contain small bells and smell of pepper.
I can hear it now! GRRRRR!!!! MUNCH! CHOMP! MMMMMMM! Hunan Human!!!!
Good advice from Old Turtle. Get the baddest load you can and don't expect one or two shots to do the job.
The Bear spray might be in your favor in most instances though.
Don't forget to wear some Bear Bells to warn them of your approach. See the alert below
The National Park Rangers are advising hikers in Glacier National Park and other Rocky Mountain parks to be alert for bears and take extra precautions to avoid an encounter.
They advise park visitors to wear little bells on their clothes so they make noise when hiking. The bell noise allows bears to hear them coming from a distance and not be startled by a hiker accidentally sneaking up on them. This might cause a bear to charge.
Visitors should also carry a pepper spray can just in case a bear is encountered. Spraying the pepper into the air will irritate the bear's sensitive nose and it will run away.
It is also a good idea to keep an eye out for fresh bear scat so you have an idea if bears are in the area. People should be able to recognize the difference between black bear and grizzly bear scat.
Black bear droppings are smaller and often contain berries, leaves, and possibly bits of fur. Grizzly bear droppings tend to contain small bells and smell of pepper.
Originally Posted By: muskrat30 By all means take a gun, I would. I'd also get the largest can of UDAP bearspray they sell. Read up on their site. If you are going semi remote I'd have it on your chest.
If I saw any bear & it was in range, I'd note the breeze & spray it.
Good advice about not only having the spray but having it where you can most easily get to it even before your gun. Also helps to take along a friend that you know you can outrun in hiking boots. Tie the bells to him...
If I saw any bear & it was in range, I'd note the breeze & spray it.
Good advice about not only having the spray but having it where you can most easily get to it even before your gun. Also helps to take along a friend that you know you can outrun in hiking boots. Tie the bells to him...
Cor bon use to make 200grain hardcast in 357 have not seen them in years it was what I carried in alaska when stationed there in the air force . I have 9 left they will only be carried in bear country. I also seen some 158 full metal jacket flat nose that look promising for deeep penatration .
