I' ve hunted wild boar in south central Turkey where I camped in the woods for days at a time, alone. I was in a country where I didnt know anyone and couldnt speak to them if I had to. The boar were upwards of 300lbs and by all accounts would charge even when shot with a 12guage slug. I was bow hunting but didnt have a hand gun. I walked with some level of fear everywhere I went in the woods and wondered if I' d have the balls to shoot one if I got the chance. I never did get the chance but I was totally aware of my suroundings, much more so than if I had a gun for backup. Coming back to camp at night gave me the heebegeebies.

Fear is a good thing, channel it into extreme, alert awareness. There are black bear where I hunt white-tail in WV and I enjoy the fact that my survival may depend on seeing them first. This is all apart of the true thrill of hunting.