Bear attacks (grizzlies) occur almost yearly here in WY. Bear encounters occur frequently. The grizzlies here are federally protected. Thus, they never get hunted, so some of them don't fear humans as much as they should. But I'm more worried about lions when I'm fishing by myself in the mountains.

A good dog would work even better than a gun or pepper spray, but at this point in my life, I don't have the time or money to properly care for one, or anywhere to keep it for that matter.

Thanks for the input guys, I'll keep it in mind when I start shopping.
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