I hike the back country of YNP and GNP about every other year.
Half the time, I run into Griz in one way or another. About 8 times by last count.
So I practice and carry a .357 Ruger Blackhawk flattop with Buffalo Bore hardcast. My practice is at an otherwise empty range where my buddy is range master.
I load up my daypack, chest holster my Ruger, run around the parking lot until winded, run up to the line, spin around 3 times until dizzy, draw, and drop 4 out 6 7” steel plates at 25 yards.
That’s as close as I can get to real world conditions for Griz.
I load up my daypack, chest holster my Ruger, run around the parking lot until winded, run up to the line, spin around 3 times until dizzy, draw, and drop 4 out 6 7” steel plates at 25 yards.
“ That’s as close as I can get to real world conditions for Griz.”
It’s Hard to replicate the surprise, shock, and adrenaline you will get in a real encounter.
Interesting.
We get bear at our house but not grizzlies...
Biggest bears I’ve ever seen were Alaskan brown bears. Came within about 12” of being plucked out of my perch by two of ‘em once. 11:30 PM and the sun was just setting...