Posted on 10/18/2011 4:38:56 PM PDT by SJackson
Wonder what brand/type of pepper spray he was carrying? So many out there...
Alaska Grizzly Bear Notice
In light of the rising frequency of human/grizzly bear conflicts,the Alaska Department of Fish and Game is advising tourists, hikers and fishermen to take extra precautions and keep alert for bears while traveling this summer.
We advise people to wear noisy little bells on their clothing so as not to startle bears that are not expecting them. We also advise people to carry pepper spray with them in case of an encounter with a grizzly.
It is also a good idea to watch out for fresh signs of bear activity. Outdoorsmen should recognize the difference between black bear scat and dung of grizzly. Black bear droppings will contain numerous berries and squirrel fur, while the droppings of the grizzly will contain small bells and smell of pepper spray.
I don’t believe him. Does he have an pictures from his camera or phone. Probably one of the eco-nuts promoting the bear spray. Possibly the bear spray combined with a 45 might be believable.
I used to hike alone. Not any longer, after an enter with mountain lions. Now I carry either a 45-70 rifle or a 12 gauge with bear slugs when in the wilderness.
"unvelcroed"? sorry...that just sounds gay.
He is among about 30 people working under Kate Kendall, a U.S. Geological Survey scientist who is a leading grizzly bear population researcher.
"ummmm....that's ONE; you guys count the rest"
Next year’s hike will be dubbed “Welcome back, Kotter”.
LOL In a dry county in Arkansas, my son had to take a 50 mile round trip to get his beer....he left the bear alone..
ummmm....that's ONE; you guys count the rest"
Having tried to get the wife, who is often out alone in her work, to carry a handgun in a belt holster, I gave up a few years ago and switched her to a 13oz 30foot range bear spray. It may not put an attacker in the morgue, but if the US Forest Service says it will deter most 800 pound bears, I think it will do. Try UDAP. About $40.
Make sure you have enough liability insurance to cover the bystanders. Homeowners will cover it but not a high enough limit if she let’s it go in a crowd. Get a liability umbrella.
Great pictures.
Only two of the half dozen or so species are found in MI, but what the heck, eh?
Had UDAP in the old yellow plastic device. It leaked as well, after a year or two. I see now they've changed their containers.
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