[Walkin Man]

"I don't get close enough to touch them, for one thing," he said. "I also carry bear spray [generally a pepper-based repellent] with me. I think it would have been a good thing if [Treadwell] had had it in his tent, even if he didn't want to carry it around."

My personal bear repellent would be of the high caliber, lead variety.

Jeez, people think grizzly bears are cute cuddly disney-type bears..until they start eating them for lunch anyway.

[ko_kyi]

My personal bear repellent would be of the high caliber, lead variety.

There was a funny thread on the best handgun to defend yourself against bears. I think the winner was the guy that recommended a well-placed .22 shot, aimed at the knee of the next guy.