Reg 3 & 5 - Do you carry bear protection? If so, what?

[moosecamp]

Just because you wave at someone as you leave the beer store does not make them your friend

He's got beer. Friend

[Wild one]

He's got beer. Friend

I guess the old temporary friend rule could apply in this situation

[mpotzold]

No doubt shotgun using slugs or even buckshot has stopped many attacks but there are better alternatives. Had a lengthy conversation with Randy Garrett on stopping a grizz charge & according to Randy you need a bullet that penetrates well & stays in 1 piece.
I do have a defender loaded with 3" mag brenneke that I occasionally use for camp protection & retrieving game.

[Foxton Gundogs]

Nog and RJ have it down pat. Pepper is for AFTER the bear is on the grill before you eat it NOT for while the bear is trying to eat you. A big bore and good bullets or at least a a 12 ga with GOOD quality SLUGS. Leave the pepper in the spice rack.

[Big Lew]

Your extreme lack of experience is shining through again...

Having been directly involved with testing bear spray on both grizzlies and black bears, I can assure you that I personally will NEVER rely on it to deter any bear. Especially large dominant boars whose reaction to attack the source was just common enough as to be very worrying.

Suggesting that spray "is just as effective as a rifle" is the opinion of one who has never been there.

I will pack my rifle, or a short double shotgun loaded with slugs thank you very much.

Cheers,
Nog

Most whole heartedly agree!! I've also done testing with magnum bear spray and I would not
depend on it, period. Yes, under some circumstances it will deter a bear, but in most cases when
a bear is aggressive or in full charge even getting a shot off with a firearm is hard to do let alone
using a spray.

[Frango]

I do carry bear spray unless I am hiking with my bad knees partner then not.

[Rotorwash]

i carry mono 250gr bullets or cast lead 405s in my 4570 when I'm calling or working when I'm working alone in the bush. but while hunting i just carry my usual hunting setup. I've flattened big black bears with my 270. Just put it in the right spot when when the time comes

[REMINGTON JIM]

I do carry bear spray unless I am hiking with my bad knees partner then not.

LMFFAO ! Nice GUY you are ! Let the Cripple get EATEN ! RJ

[Boner]

Just because you wave at someone as you leave the beer store does not make them your friend

Awe cripes. I was counting on those guys!

[silvertipp]

I do carry bear spray unless I am hiking with my bad knees partner then not.

Hey that's border line eligal in BC
you can't bait them