Why we always carry bear spray...

[MaloK]

When we where going fishing with canoe.

I hated portage because you nearly only see your feet when walking. And could wake up nearly stepping on the paws of a bear that was looking at you with the face like it was asking itself.

"WTH is that long turtle ?!?"

 

[Uberhoust]

Humans scare me a lot more than bears, overall.

Me too.

Canadian Bear Spray comes in 2 flavours:

Never felt the need to pack firearms unless hunting.

 

[Fishmanic]

 

[WhistlingBadger]

The trouble with firearms for bear defense, at least around here, are that first of all, you actually have to be very accurate under extreme pressure (I'm not), and second of all, whacking a grizzly bear, even in legit self defense, can really get you into a lot of trouble. At best, it causes no end of paperwork. Ain't great for the bear, either.

 

[Sir Guppy]

The trouble with firearms for bear defense, at least around here, are that first of all, you actually have to be very accurate under extreme pressure (I'm not), and second of all, whacking a grizzly bear, even in legit self defense, can really get you into a lot of trouble. At best, it causes no end of paperwork. Ain't great for the bear, either.

I’ve heard by word of mouth bears taking on a few shots and still be able to attack. You would need a heavy caliber.

 

[MaloK]

I’ve heard by word of mouth bears taking on a few shots and still be able to attack. You would need a heavy caliber.

Pepper spray is exactly what you need to make them really mad, loll. But it works very well with wolves.

There's places in Canada they won't really let you go without something that is at least 30-06 comparable.

 

[Uberhoust]

There's places in Canada they won't really let you go without something that is at least 30-06 comparable.

The only place I could see this being an issue is in places like Churchhill where the polar bears roam.

 

[MaloK]

The only place I could see this being an issue is in places like Churchhill where the polar bears roam.

Right, but I prefer the feeling of being the guarantied apex predator in promiscuity. For good reasons.

 

[WhistlingBadger]

...apex predator in promiscuity.

I'm a little afraid to ask what you mean by this... Good heavens, please let it be a typo.

 

[WhistlingBadger]

I’ve heard by word of mouth bears taking on a few shots and still be able to attack. You would need a heavy caliber.

A heavy caliber, and the ability to hit a moving target with precision while surprised and scared out of your wits. Very few people can shoot accurately enough to break a charging grizzly's shoulder, which I hear is about your only hope.

No weapon is perfect, and bear spray definitely has its downsides. But every expert I've ever talked to vastly prefers bear spray over firearms for bear defense, and statistically it's a lot more likely to keep you from getting hurt. This is an interesting read.

Firearm Vs. Bear Spray

We’ve all played the scenario through in our minds. You’re walking through the woods and have a surprise encounter with a sow and cubs. The sow springs to an erect position with a loud “woof” as soon as you both see each other. Perceiving you as a threat, in an instant she dives into a full...

www.bear-hunting.com

 

[MaloK]

I'm a little afraid to ask what you mean by this... Good heavens, please let it be a typo.

I always hunt with my favourite white van and assorted candies. Looking to upgrade to ice cream truck, but I'm broke.

Fun fact, I have a daycare in my back yard and a elementary school on the corner of the street. The only time I was implicated with the kids.

Was when I kicked the ass of a dog trying to attack some of them.

 

[MaloK]

We all played the scenario trough in our minds.

Yep, But you go trough once in real life... And even with the hand cannon you feel small, small small...

Once you generously spray a dog in the face, nose, mouth... If it doesn't stop. You are going to hurt a lot more. Confirmed by police men and correctional officers more often than I tough.

You even have to check for wind when using that stuff.

 

[Sir Guppy]

Yall heading in the wrong direction.

 

[MaloK]

Yall heading in the wrong direction.
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That's expensive way to hunt... But it brings a moose directly home and cooks it on landing.