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Originally Posted by Tombstone RJ
I live in the heart of grizzly country and all the rangers carry bear spray and guess what, all the tourists do too and for a very good reason, it works. They don't hand out guns at the national parks in case you come up on a grizzly, they hand out bear spray. Headwind or not, its your best chance...
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They hand out bear spray? Wow at around $45-$50 a can for the good stuff, that sounds like a wild west story. Do you have a link for this free bear spray, I would love to read more about this.
As far as gun vs spray, we are never going to agree on that. Like I said, I have had cans explode on me twice. (Have pictures from last year) I have no
desire to try to beat back a bear with an empty bear spray can.
The best way to avoid using either is not to put yourself in a situation where something large and hairy is trying to eat you. Understanding ones surroundings and knowing how to act in bear country is the best defense.
There are also times things are going to happen. I came face to face with a large grizzly this summer at close range. It stood up let out some huffs and took off. I was happy it worked out that way. I came flying around a corner on my atv and there he was cutting across the trail.