If you mentioned where you live, what your credentials are as an expert on bear, how and where you hunt and and any other information that might add to your credibility; I missed it.
How would my credentials impact the the information I posted?
I’ve now posted an excerpt of a study, the full study, and an
news story proving my point that bear spray is effective in stopping aggressive bear behavior.
Not that it’s better than guns, not that it’s better than brains, just that when used properly it is effective.
It’s amazing this well known fact is being questioned here.
For the record, I hike and camp often (day hikes 3-5 times a week) in prime black bear habitat. Until recently I lived in NJ where both guns and bear spray are illegal for the most part. Now I am in PA.
I have had many encounters with black bears. They are fascinating creatures. This led me to start researching them and other bears.
I have never hunted, I wasn’t brought up in the tradition.
I was a very strong supporter for the NJ Bear hunt as their population is exploding and the hunt is the best way to control it.
None of that makes me an expert. That’s why i cited the experts.