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What to do when Attacked by a Bear

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by rocketsjudoka, Jul 24, 2013.

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  1. rocketsjudoka

    rocketsjudoka Member

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    As continuing efforts to improve people's safety I present:
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    Actually I've heard these tips from other people who camp and hike a lot but have never seen them demonstrated quite so enthusiastically...
     
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  2. Xerobull

    Xerobull ...and I'm all out of bubblegum

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    Funny, reminds me of your mom last night.
     
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  3. Jontro

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    Realistically, I'mma run.
     
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  4. Haymitch

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    Befriend a grizzly and keep it nearby to scare off brown and black bears. Much better than to cower like dis bidg
     
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  5. The Stig

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    WWDSD.

    (What would Dwight Shrute Do)
     
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  6. Juxtaposed Jolt

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    I'm not running! The law says I can "Stand My Ground"....:eek:
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  8. Yonkers

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    That's enough learnin for today.
     
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  9. RedRedemption

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    All joking aside, a handgun wouldn't really have enough power to stop something as large as a bear easily, right?
     
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  10. B-Bob

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    If a full-sized bear was charging you, you would want a high-caliber rifle shot to its head.
     
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  11. CrazyDave

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    I once heard that you should run down hill if possible, as supposedly their proportions make that difficult for them. Not sure I believe it, but I once heard that.

    Also, I once heard alligators have trouble catching you if you run away in a serpentine pattern. That works for being shot at by criminals south of the border too.

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  13. MoonDogg

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    44 mag would probably do the trick if you surprised him.
     
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    I was actually thinking about this the other day while in some bear country. I haven't hiked in places where you'd have to be prepared for a bear encounter so I was trying to remember what protocol was. A handgun wouldn't do much although it would make me feel better. Bear spray is popular here so I guess you just have to roll with that.
     
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    I just took pictures.
     
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    Just in case, FYI , this is what a surprised bear looks like.....:p

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  17. Buck Turgidson

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    That's what my Alaskan cousin carried. Also popular is a 12ga pump with slugs.
     
    #17 Buck Turgidson, Jul 24, 2013
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    Found him.

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    What do you do if you are attacked by a Honey Bear?
     
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