Bear Spray? So many choices.

[MGD1961]

Some day we want to go out west too but if a location is known for bear attacks I’m probably not going to go tromping through the bush. Will I be prepared with an appropriate bear spray? Yes. Will I set myself up in a situation where I’m likely to use it? No.

I’m not going to go swimming with sharks or jogging in mountain lion country either.

 

[Aussieguy]

I’m not going to go swimming with sharks or jogging in mountain lion country either.

how do you know.... ever get that being watched feeling
ever went swimming and heard strange cello music that you just cant get outta ya head...


The day after Jaws came out.... we went to the beach
they had to get everyone out of the water, helicopters , surfboats etc
cause a pack of hammerheads was patrolling the beach

Bad time to go paddling on the surfboard out to the buoys... for a dare !

 

[MGD1961]

how do you know.... ever get that being watched feeling
ever went swimming and heard strange cello music that you just cant get outta ya head...


The day after Jaws came out.... we went to the beach
they had to get everyone out of the water, helicopters , surfboats etc
cause a pack of hammerheads was patrolling the beach

Bad time to go paddling on the surfboard out to the buoys... for a dare !

I don’t know. But if I do know I’m not going to do it intentionally.

 

[GolfingDave]

The day after Jaws came out.... we went to the beach

That summer, we took a trip to Long Island on the beach. Talk about a skittish mid-western lad getting in the water there.

Scuba diving in murky water eight or nine years later. Something is in front of me and I can not make it out. Somewhat decent size.
Heart starts beating a bit louder.

Ends up it was a plastic bag opened up with water inside it. Whew!

 

[D W]

ROFLMAO, perhaps in NY, MA, or JRB Jr's America in general.


A Springfield XD-M Elite 10mm works fairly good as a deterrent BTW, and easy to carry.

You're not going to break a 750 lb griz down with a 10mm pistol round.

 

[ppine]

At close range bear spray is the best choice. Even a large caliber rifle might kill a bear, but he will all over you way before that happens. Working around bears every day, taught me avoid them, read their signs, slink away without eye contact. Give them a way out. Announce your presence especially early and late, in brush, dense forests and other places with a lot of cover.

 

[GolfingDave]

You're not going to break a 750 lb griz down with a 10mm pistol round.

Nor wrestle one to the ground.
Watched this several months ago. Last one is quite aggravated and looking for someone/something.

 

[ppine]

Some day we want to go out west too but if a location is known for bear attacks I’m probably not going to go tromping through the bush. Will I be prepared with an appropriate bear spray? Yes. Will I set myself up in a situation where I’m likely to use it? No.

I’m not going to go swimming with sharks or jogging in mountain lion country either.

For some people living around bears is totally normal, but for others it is simply out of reach.

 

[MR.M]

Since I've spent many years in West Yellowstone hiking the mountains the main things you need are a good bear spray and know how to use it , bells and whistles as you hike along to make noise to alert any bears you're in the area . And most important what Bear scant [poop] looks like so you know their in the area . It smells like bear spray and is full of bells and whistles and pieces of clothing. Enjoy your hiking .

 

[Oaklevel]

For some people living around bears is totally normal, but for others it is simply out of reach.

True, living in the woods / mountains we pay attention as to what is out in the yard...... Wild Turkeys, Deer, A Black Bear and her cubs, or a Bald Eagle.............


Banjoes...........

My suggestion is be aware of what is out there and give them plenty of distance. Pay Attention.

At least we do not have grizzly's here.

 

[DJ252]

Thanks.

I planned to talk to NPS, I'm aware of some restrictions.

I'm have and am competent with firearms but want something else for this trip.

Quite familiar with Black Bears but Grizzlies are a different animal.

Knew about the food risks, didn't know about noise. Thought that was just for Blacks.

I'll report back what I find.

 

[DJ252]

Thanks.

I planned to talk to NPS, I'm aware of some restrictions.

I'm have and am competent with firearms but want something else for this trip.

Quite familiar with Black Bears but Grizzlies are a different animal.

Knew about the food risks, didn't know about noise. Thought that was just for Blacks.

I'll report back what I find.

Lots of stuff here.

https://www.nps.gov/subjects/bears/safety.htm

Decided on the Frontiersman brand

 

[dbutton]

They are out there! Here's a screen shot from our security camera in SC parked on private property near Greenville.

 

[D W]

how do you know.... ever get that being watched feeling
ever went swimming and heard strange cello music that you just cant get outta ya head...


The day after Jaws came out.... we went to the beach
they had to get everyone out of the water, helicopters , surfboats etc
cause a pack of hammerheads was patrolling the beach

Bad time to go paddling on the surfboard out to the buoys... for a dare !

All you have to do is recognize "bear sign". If you're in their territory, they'll be plenty of it.

 

[Sunseeker16]

Growing up in NW Pennsylvania I've had plenty of encounters with black bears and I understand they aren't usually very aggressive but hiking there recently and there is loud crashing in the brush still makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up. They are pretty fast for their size too. Can't imagine having the same encounter with a grizzly.

 

[DJ252]

Growing up in NW Pennsylvania I've had plenty of encounters with black bears and I understand they aren't usually very aggressive but hiking there recently and there is loud crashing in the brush still makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up. They are pretty fast for their size too. Can't imagine having the same encounter with a grizzly.

I've been around Black Bears a fair bit. They'd really rather stay away from you and you can bluff them if not. Control food smells and make some noise and I've never had an issue but I admit to being a little spooked about Grizzlies.

They DGAF and you can't bluff them.

So, going into their territory empty handed, just seems foolish.

 

[D W]

They are out there! Here's a screen shot from our security camera in SC parked on private property near Greenville.

Here in Alaska we have bears that become "garbage bears". They will encroach into a housing area and feed on garbage. The problem is that once they get a taste of human garbage they tend to stick around, and not return to the wild. Fish & Game will come in, tranquilize the bear, tag it and relocate the bear a good distance away. If that bear returns to a residential area they will then exterminate it.

 

[ppine]

We hear a lot about people that live around black bears, "but grizzlies are a different story." It is interesting to note that for people in northern Canada that live around Barren Ground grizzlies, or the Coastal Browns, "polar bears are a different story."

Fear of the unknown seems to be a familiar story.

 

[desuhu]

Bear attack

If I am not mistaken it is still against the law to kill a bear with a firearm even if it is attacking you.

I wouldn't care whether it's against the law or not, if a bear is ready to attack me and I'm armed, I'm shooting it. Survival of the fittest.

 

[garywilson]

Just wear a set of bells on your belt to warn the bears away.

Bear spray I bought for bear, and people, and dogs, etc:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TN48M5Q/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

Also got a noise maker:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XSNLWSR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Are they good? No clue.