“Regarding the bear, steer clear, and don’t go between momma and her cubs.
“And keep a stout sidearm around if you’re out wandering away from the house.”
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I’ve found that the slight “tick” of a ball detent holding the hammer back on a pistol sends a black bear on a sprint the hell away from me pretty quick...
Don’t forget Freeper Kennai (sp?) method- fight it to the death with a knife!