"There's just hardly any other factors that could make it worse," Bartley said.
I'm the same way when I smell bbq chicken on the grill. Just incorrigable.
*munch*
*munch*
He should have been packing a .454 Casull. Or a Barrett .50 in his backpack.
Tip. When jogging or walking in bear country carry a 12 gauge with a load of 00 buckshot in front of several slugs.
Solution:
I have a home in Lake Arrowhead, CA, there are coyotes, mountain lions, bears and other animals in the area. One of the main problems is that people leave food for these animals because they think they're "cute".
They advise that outdoorsmen wear noisy little bells on their clothing, so as not to startle bears that aren't expecting them. They also advise outdoorsmen to carry pepper spray with them in case of an encounter with a bear.
It is also a good idea to watch out for fresh signs of bear activity.
Outdoorsmen should recognize the difference between black bear and grizzly bear dung. Black bear dung is smaller and contains lots of berries and squirrel fur. Grizzly bear dung has little bells in it and smells like pepper spray.
I spent 9 days in AK last summer, stayed just outside Soldotna where this guy got mauled. Saw several brown bears on one of my fishing trips. What a great place. My guides all carried shotties with buckshot followed by slugs. I did in fact take my 454 Casull. AK is legal for carry, even for visitors.
Wanted to let you know what decision I made for concealed carry weapon...I am the proud new owner of a Charter Arms, Bulldog .44 Special. Took it to a self defense session today. I took first place in the revolver class. Hit where I wanted 47 out of 50 shots.
I can't thank you enough for the advice you gave me. I know there were others who gave advice too, I just dont remember who they all were.
This reminds me of the movie The Edge, where one of the characters was mauled twice - second time, mother nature won.
By the way, The Edge was extra sweet... Phalix Baldweenie (aka Alec Baldwin) had one of the best death scenes.
Trajan88
Caution! Jogging may be hazardous to health.
Did you ever read the book, "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson?
It has a section on bear attacks on the Appalachian trail which made me laugh so hard, I nearly ... well - nevermind.
If you get a chance, read this book - it's hilarious.
(sorry for the levity on such a serious post)
Maybe he should quit using his "cod-liver-oil scented" cologne
Word gets around, even with bears. Apparently this guy's delicious.
dagnabbit
This one I find hard to believe unless the fellow drove the bears off with high caliber gunfire. My impression from a lifetime of nature shows is that Polar Bears consider humans just another food source. In the case of Brown Bears (Grizzlies) most attacks seem to be the result of the bear having young or a food source (salmon or a recent kill) nearby. IIRC they are far more wary of humans than their all-white cousins.
This one I find hard to believe unless the fellow drove the bears off with high caliber gunfire. My impression from a lifetime of nature shows is that Polar Bears consider humans just another food source. In the case of Brown Bears (Grizzlies) most attacks seem to be the result of the bear having young or a food source (salmon or a recent kill) nearby. IIRC they are far more wary of humans than their all-white cousins.
I would suggest carring a sidearm. A big one.
Counter Assault Bear Pepper Spray
See also: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1284001/posts?page=75#75