Re: Hunting in Grizzly area
Originally Posted by
HarryToolips
So, question to all of you: if you saw these guys right in your hunting area, how many of you would be really ballsy and keep hunting the area?? We decided to vacate...but it really was disappointing, as it was a really good spot for elk..
Exactly what we would do!
Even after seeing fresh grizz scat, tracks, I/we become much more cautious & generally leave especially when the area is bushy & close to water.
Never let your guard down. In the summer of 2007 we set camp in a large clearing late in the afternoon near Gaspard creek making a lot of noise cutting firewood, yelling,talking....& a large grizz stalked us as soon as we approached the creek bank after camp was set.
Right after getting our fishing rods ready the grizz charged us. Yelling & standing up is what changed his mind only feet away.
My weapon, a 375 H&H was by the camper less than 200 ft away. The only thing we had handy was a small knife & 2 stools.
Lesson learned. When in grizz country always be ready for a bear charge. Have an adequate weapon within easy reach & be proficient with it.
According to Shelton it had all the makings of a predatory charge after going through the full details.
Nowadays when Eve & I hunt (both have 45/70 GG's) my gun is loaded with 420gr +P & 540gr+P when we see fresh grizz signs or retrieve game. Eve's is loaded with 325gr LEVEREVOLUTION. Her gun scope can easily be detached if needed.
I also carry a large razor sharp knife as a last resort.
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