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post #46 of 50
2/5/09 at 1:23pm
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Originally Posted by Lazarus Short View Post
Guns may be over-rated, but I suggest a .22 pistol and a .22 over 20 gauge combination gun,
That won't do much good against a bear. My advice is to leave the woods to the bears and camp in your backyard.
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post #47 of 50
2/5/09 at 1:34pm
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Originally Posted by ronnielee54 View Post
I would take a well stocked RV myself.
+1. Also bring lots of guns. Preferably semi-automatic.
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post #48 of 50
2/5/09 at 10:08pm
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That won't do much good against a bear. My advice is to leave the woods to the bears and camp in your backyard.
Just as I said guns may be over-rated, danger from bears is over-rated. As I said, most animals (bears + sweets, that's another matter) are only too happy to leave you the hell alone, bears included. Anyway, with the proper ammo, a twenty-gauge can handle most bears, though I'd prefer a twelve-gauge pump.

Laz
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post #49 of 50
2/5/09 at 10:22pm
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Lots of good suggestions here. Thanks guys.
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post #50 of 50
2/5/09 at 10:47pm
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Originally Posted by Lazarus Short View Post
Just as I said guns may be over-rated, danger from bears is over-rated. As I said, most animals (bears + sweets, that's another matter) are only too happy to leave you the hell alone, bears included. Anyway, with the proper ammo, a twenty-gauge can handle most bears, though I'd prefer a twelve-gauge pump.

Laz
Mostly they are safe but you never know so I advocate protection of some kind. Every year there are a few bear attacks up here in Western Canada. Last year a bear walked onto a guys fishing boat and attacked him, another woman was mauled right in her yard in Port Coquitlam, which is almost a part of Greater Vancouver. Bears can be a problem so don't underestimate them. I would at least carry bear spray and wear a bell on your belt.
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