Bear Spray More Effective than Guns..
03-27-2008, 01:42 PM
#1
Fork Horn
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Bear Spray More Effective than Guns..
And lighter to carry..
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2008/03/26/bearspray.html
I have not had to use mine, or know of anybody who has but interesting article..
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2008/03/26/bearspray.html
I have not had to use mine, or know of anybody who has but interesting article..
03-27-2008, 02:09 PM
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Giant Nontypical
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RE: Bear Spray More Effective than Guns..
Don't ever think Bear spray is as effective as a gun can be, but sometimes it might be your only choice. I've been charged on the ground and had a few trying to share a Treestand with me. No sweat!! That's why we Bowhunt, for the excitement!
Right??
Dan
Right??
Dan
03-27-2008, 02:15 PM
#7
Nontypical Buck
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Location: Where the ducks don't come no more
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RE: Bear Spray More Effective than Guns..
I think it depends on the situation. If a bear has settled his mind on you as a menu item, or say a sow has identidified you as a threat to her cubs, there is little arguement from me here that pepper spray might as well be a condiment on the bear's supper table.
Conversely, in a confrontation, where the bear may only be somewhat curious as to exactly what your intentions are, I think spray can be a lifesaver for both the bear and the person. Its all situationally dependent. Let the hypothicals spin.....
Conversely, in a confrontation, where the bear may only be somewhat curious as to exactly what your intentions are, I think spray can be a lifesaver for both the bear and the person. Its all situationally dependent. Let the hypothicals spin.....
03-27-2008, 02:45 PM
#10
Fork Horn
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Painesville, ohio
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RE: Bear Spray More Effective than Guns..
a bears nose is 3000 times more sensitive than a bloodhounds...which is 300 times more sensitive than our own. A deer will continue running for 2 minutes after you put a big ole hole in its vitals. If a deer can do it, I bet a bear does it better!! I bear hit in the nose with a gallon of pepper is going down. Regardless of what you might think. Carry em both, let the gun be option A, when it gets up close...the spray is your best bet.