Never go hiking anywhere without at least a pistol. Depending on what animals are around, try not to have anything less than 9mm as unlike humans, animals generally don't rationalize being shot and require more brute force to stop them. For most, a .357 magnum is perfect for hiking. If there are larger bears around, don't carry anything less than a .44 magnum. And know how to use the gun. Animals will often not give you a warning.
I live in Marin County - one of the tamest places on the Earth. When I hike here, I still carry a pistol as there are mountain lions and now black bears in the area.
And if you live in a city, remember: You are still in the wilderness and subject to attack by the North American pavement ape.
Always be prepared to defend yourself at a distance.
Grizzlies don't hibernate and are natural born killer...they should have been packing at least a Mossberg 500 with slugs...I know that area somewhat well and the terrain, as beautiful as it is, is ugly with Grizzly...Waterton Lakes area too is dangerous Grizzly country.
That's a lot of weight. I suppose you could saw it off, but aside from the illegality that also ruins a perfectly good shotgun that you could use for hunting.
There has to be something that wards off a bear better than a gun. Cuz like you said you gotta hit it with something massive to do a any actual damage. Whereas all you really want is it to run away. Wounding the bear does you no good. Killing it is ok, but again hard.
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I live in Marin County - one of the tamest places on the Earth. When I hike here, I still carry a pistol as there are mountain lions and now black bears in the area.
And if you live in a city, remember: You are still in the wilderness and subject to attack by the North American pavement ape.
Always be prepared to defend yourself at a distance.
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Why can't they do that shit to niggers?
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"If I go camping in remote bear country, it's gonna resemble the team hardware of Predator."
Have you ever seen a hairless grizzly? If you thought they were terrifying already wait till you see one with out fucking hair
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There has to be something that wards off a bear better than a gun. Cuz like you said you gotta hit it with something massive to do a any actual damage. Whereas all you really want is it to run away. Wounding the bear does you no good. Killing it is ok, but again hard.
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Good dog he didn't run he stayed and fought bad human got the dog killed
This is something @honkymcniggerdicksucker would do
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Honkymcniggerdicksucker your real name you stupid bitch
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