Activity for rudibellâ€
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A: Bear spray vs. rifles against polar bears? We carry both, a handgun (.45) and bear spray in black bear/grizzly country. A warning shot recently stopped a black bear from (bluff) charging LONG before it was within range of the bear spray. I deployed the bear spray as well, but it was carried sideways 10 feet by the wind and the bear would have... (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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A: Are bears attracted by Lotions and Perfumes? All potentially smelly things can attract bears, which is why they are on the list of items that should be avoided or stored properly. Speaking from personal experience though, MYSELF will be far smellier at the end of day after hiking, sweating, hanging out at the campfire, and applying copious amou... (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |
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Warning shot in bear encounter? I'm wondering if anyone else has had any experiences with guns and/or bear spray in combination, instead of just carrying one over the other? How have bears reacted to warning shots? We backpack in bear country (black & grizz) and carry bear spray as well as a handgun for our safety. Unless we'r... (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |