Re: Do you carry bear spray when hunting?
Originally Posted by
Big Chris
New hunter from ontario here. I become a bc resident Jan 1 and want to scout some areas for next year's deer season. I figure I'll bring the 12 gauge for small game. Being from ontario we only see black and brown bears the size of a big German Sheppard maybe and they spook pretty easy. Even a sow with Cubs will bolt as soon as she sees or smells you. Never seen a grizz before. Talking to hunting buddies at work it seems like everyone has a grizzly story lol. Do you guys carry bear spray or just rely on your rifle?
In consideration what your saying...................
Since you already have a 12 Gage make use of what you have. Most Grizzly charges are Bluff charges and if you stand your ground will bolt off before he is within 20 feet. Any closer let her fly with 00Buckshot or Slugs both will work but my preference would be Buckshot. You shoot from your hip and don't stop till you need reloading.
If you do use a Rifle and aim with your sights (open or Scope) and if I would be a CO I would charge you with an illegal kill because you where way to far.
One more thing.
At home, in a Gun shop or whatever most Guns work flawlessly. In a high stress situation like a Grizzly charge Guns tend to malfunction in various way, be shur your Iron works and you know how to handle it.
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