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Gator Bait
Many people are concerned about a run in with a bear while out hunting or hiking. In some areas its not really a concern. In other areas, its much more so.
Where I live now, its a real issue. same with where some of you live down there.
It is said that bear bells work by creating noise to run them off. True, but not always.
A handgun? Sure, where legal. It aint legal here and where some live. If this is your route, youre in luck as long as the gun has real knock down power. Anything less could make a bear a bit madder. It takes a lot to stop a charging bear.
While bears often make a false charge, do you really want to wait to find out?
Bear spray... This stuff tickles me. Why? Because every parameter must be right in order for it to be effective. What if you are downwind? The spray comes back at you. One of two things will happen: the bear will attack while you are blinded or the bear is going to be laughing at you. If the wind is going sideways, neither of you are affected.
Whats the proper recourse? Walk loudly and carry serious fire power.
Being as we cant take a handgun in the woods here, I choose to take only one rifle with me. I bought it after watching a friend drop a running griz with a single shot. The 45-70. While I was busy making a mess behind me, he was cool and collected. One shot and it dropped and rolled never to get up again.
My gun of choice is the Marlin guide gun. its 8 pounds and short enough for heavy brush maneuvering.
My opposition to bear spray comes from a report of a woman attempting to use it during an encounter. The wind caused her to spray herself. The bear never touched her. Maybe he was laughing. Maybe he doesnt like spicy food
What do you use?
Where I live now, its a real issue. same with where some of you live down there.
It is said that bear bells work by creating noise to run them off. True, but not always.
A handgun? Sure, where legal. It aint legal here and where some live. If this is your route, youre in luck as long as the gun has real knock down power. Anything less could make a bear a bit madder. It takes a lot to stop a charging bear.
While bears often make a false charge, do you really want to wait to find out?
Bear spray... This stuff tickles me. Why? Because every parameter must be right in order for it to be effective. What if you are downwind? The spray comes back at you. One of two things will happen: the bear will attack while you are blinded or the bear is going to be laughing at you. If the wind is going sideways, neither of you are affected.
Whats the proper recourse? Walk loudly and carry serious fire power.
Being as we cant take a handgun in the woods here, I choose to take only one rifle with me. I bought it after watching a friend drop a running griz with a single shot. The 45-70. While I was busy making a mess behind me, he was cool and collected. One shot and it dropped and rolled never to get up again.
My gun of choice is the Marlin guide gun. its 8 pounds and short enough for heavy brush maneuvering.
My opposition to bear spray comes from a report of a woman attempting to use it during an encounter. The wind caused her to spray herself. The bear never touched her. Maybe he was laughing. Maybe he doesnt like spicy food
What do you use?