Bear Protection ? What do you pack?
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burnt_servo
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- right in the middle of b.c.
I carry a magic rock. You might ask me if this magic rock works. Do you see any bears around? Ill sell you this magic bear rock for say.... 100 dollars
i have all sorts of magic rocks on my placer claim .... the only problem is some work on bears , some on the various cats , some actually attract moose / elk or deer .
the problem i'm having is sorting them out , i'd hate to sell someone one that is suposed to repel a black bear , but actually attracts polar bears .
any chance you'd be interested in sorting out all my magic rocks ?
I pack my beautiful baritone voice, with added rage and excitement it has easily scared off 1 large grizz and 1 large black. Usually I have my 2 dogs with me, and if it's in a season for anything I'll have rifle or shotgun or bow in my hand. Of course I usually run into bears like that in the middle of August wearing shorts and sandals and that's it, both heading to the same swimming hole.
Either my 590A1 with slugs and buckshot (I live in Ontario and we don't get big bears but tons of black bears) or my M14S (just cause I enjoy it and it's plenty of power for the 200-300 lbs black bear I'm likely to come across, fast follow up shots too). For longer trips where weight is more of an issue I will take any rifle 308 or larger. I've never had to shoot one yet...
- Location
- In the Land of Lies Being Exposed!
I am the slower runner in my party, so I carry my 3" magnum loaded shotgun, a big knife, and some bear spray.
But seriously, the bear spray is option one for personal defense, and the shotgun is around for defending others and camp. Personal experience and that of friends and relatives has convinced me that no firearm is likely to be readied and useful against an unforeseen charge, so unless I'm hunting, cleaning/dressing, or beating dense bush, I try not to rely on it. My bear spray on the other hand has been effective in many close encounters.
Because I live in BC where there actually are a fair number of bears I have packed just about everything from single shots/levers/pump/semi/bolt.
My latest for when in grizzly country is a 21" Rem 700 LSS in 375RUM 300gr bullets = 2720fps, 350gr TSX = 2450fps...
When not in grizzly country it is most likely my Marlin 1895GS 45-70 with 350gr A-Frames/525gr Piledrivers/550gr Craters or LSI Puma M92 in 454 Casull with 240gr XTP-Mags/300gr XTP-Mags/360gr Cast Performance/405gr WLNGC...
My latest for when in grizzly country is a 21" Rem 700 LSS in 375RUM 300gr bullets = 2720fps, 350gr TSX = 2450fps...
When not in grizzly country it is most likely my Marlin 1895GS 45-70 with 350gr A-Frames/525gr Piledrivers/550gr Craters or LSI Puma M92 in 454 Casull with 240gr XTP-Mags/300gr XTP-Mags/360gr Cast Performance/405gr WLNGC...
If I am hiking, I rely on common sense and bear spray. If I am in a static camp or canoeing, I carry my SKS. It is ONLY for defense. I have it loaded with 220gr Sierra Game Masters and 15gr of Unique. Highly adequate for power and follow-up in that critical 10-15yds.
flying_scotsman
Regular
i use this. 50 cal center fire.
I like it! (what is it?)
to funny I have done the same, yell wave arms , look big. although I do have a 80 lbs boxer and a 160 lb lbs argentinian mastif ... they work well ....
I usually talk to the bear and acknowledge it while giving it every opportunity to move on, but if it's intent on dinner then looking for the best defensive position and improvised weapons is a good idea and if it comes down to it then the fight is on...... at that point any sane person would desire a firearm.
I pack my laptop - that way, if I feel threatened by a bear all I have to do is quickly check that mornings CGN bear defense thread! Since they're more common than weather reports, I always have the most up to date info.
It works! More than 50 years (and counting) of rambling around the bush, and I haven't been eaten yet! My only concern is that I haven't been able to buy a Norinco laptop yet, so I'm feeling a bit vulnerable lately.
It works! More than 50 years (and counting) of rambling around the bush, and I haven't been eaten yet! My only concern is that I haven't been able to buy a Norinco laptop yet, so I'm feeling a bit vulnerable lately.
I grew up in a small town on the north coast of B.C. that had browns and blacks comonly in the town and valley, well the browns stayed up high in the valley away from people mostly. anyway can't count the # of times we ran into bears and never had a problem ,I guess you get good at reading body language. ears up,down / head swings / walking stiff legged, theres more but I guess what I'm trying to say is situational awaerness will serve you well for the most part. you will know when to back off and bug out.Now having said all that I was told a few stories of bears ( black & brown) that figure were on thier diet . I do have a marlin GG 45/70 .what was it klinger from mash used to say " trust in allah but tie up your camel"
I know of an author he wrote a couple of books called Bear Attacks & Bear Attacks 11 his name is Gary Shelton he spent most of his life documenting bear attacks in BC and lived/lives on the west coast of BC.
I wonder where he ever got his stories from if from the way you guys talk there is no such thing as a bear attack...
I wonder where he ever got his stories from if from the way you guys talk there is no such thing as a bear attack...
Logan_Lamothe
Regular
- Location
- Big River, Sask
A water ballon full of honey and BBQ sauce that I whip at who ever is with my before making a brake for it.
I just eat a lot of beans, Limburger cheese, broccoli, cabbage and wash it all down with copious amounts of draft beer the night before I go out to the bush. That way, when the bear attacks and I #### myself, I instantly become unpalatable.
- Location
- Somewhere on the Hudson Bay Coast
I carry a rifle, shotgun, and/or handgun usually based on which is the most prudent for the circumstances. Ordinarily nothing beats a powerful rifle, but I prefer a shotgun in low light, when I'm close to town, or when the weather is particularly bad and I don't want to take the scope off my rifle. When I'm working or when the likelihood of a bear problem is low, I'll opt for my ATC gun. Sometimes, like Gate said, it just depends what I have with me.
sometimes they just appear
we followed this guy to a beluga carcass he began to feed on
just a nice memory
The Boomer Trap . . . when I get it, it will be in the willows
professional photographer protection 101
The .375 solution, just pick your flavor.
sometimes they just appear
we followed this guy to a beluga carcass he began to feed on
just a nice memory
The Boomer Trap . . . when I get it, it will be in the willows
professional photographer protection 101
The .375 solution, just pick your flavor.
Then I'm quite possibly f*ct! It's just not reasonable to constantly be packing a weapon or deterrent. I don't bother worrying about it. Improvise, adapt, hope my dogs (50lb husky/lab/akitas) make a mess of the bear and pray I don't poop my pants when I'm mutilated.
