Going by yourself make plenty of noise to prevent a surprise encounter.
Listen carefully for bird & animal sounds.
Carrying a mobile phone or SPOT may help.
If something smells rotten go back immediately.
Don't use soft lead slugs. In my Defender I have 3" Brenneke slugs.
If you must shoot aim for the middle of the charging bear.
Never let your guard down-if you suspect something is not right chamber the shotgun & have it within easy reach.
Fully agree with poster #3-Don't rely on bear spray in stopping a charging bear.
“People never lie so much as after a hunt, during a war or before an election.” -Otto von Bismarck
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I don't have my regs on me but I don't believe anything is open for hunting at this time. Snowshoe hare closed the end of April and opens sometime in August, grouse doesn't open until September, there is no season for squirrels(both Red or Columbia ground). A bit of plinking is always fun and peeper spray is a good idea. Be aware you're in bear country but you don't have to get all worked up about it. Every single outing we do as a family or I do on my own is in bear/cat country. Have a good time, enjoy the Kootenays.
My advice if you are going solo, get away from the crowds and enjoy nature in true solitude.
Don't get wrapped up about bears. Given the choice, I'd rather carry a SPOT or Inrerach than a shotgun. Get out and glass some slides and try and find a Griz. Amazing animals to just sit and watch. Observe and learn. Take lots of pics
Last edited by Ron.C; 06-13-2019 at 07:53 PM.
Don’t sleep with your food, or any other scented items.
A mickey of whiskey will make u sleep peacefully through any “weird noises”
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