[Iron Munro]

Defense against such marauders is but one side of the coin. The other side of the coin is to take the offensive.

Plus we have to consider that at the same time people would have to forage or grow, harvest and prepare food.

And forage for water, fuel, medications, ammo, etc. - whatever else it takes to survive.

[archy]

*Defense against such marauders is but one side of the coin. The other side of the coin is to take the offensive.*

Plus we have to consider that at the same time people would have to forage or grow, harvest and prepare food.

And forage for water, fuel, medications, ammo, etc. - whatever else it takes to survive.

Concur. But note how the critters who do so work it: wolves survive by working together and hunting in packs. Bears do not.