Originally Posted By OldJohnDewey
I live in BC Canada where we have a LOT of bears. I have had many a bear encounter. If you are hiking, bear spray (big can) is the way to go. Make sure it is on your hip belt in a holster and easily accessible.
If I am hunting with a rifle, I don't bother with the spray.


Very similar to me, with one change this year. Now I carry Bear Spray when hunting too.

Rifle and Bear-Spray when hunting.

Ruger 357 Security Six with hard-cast LBT's and Bear-Spray when packing out elk meat.

Bear-Spray alone when backpacking.

We have a LOT of grizzlies here and I've bumped into them more than once.
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