Originally Posted By jimmyb
Bear spray works by hopefully discharging enough of the active ingredient capsaicin into the mucous membranes of the offending critter causing it to rethink its attack. If for some reason a hog has more tolerance to pain than a Griz it may not work. On the other hand if you don't have an alternative than you don't have much to loose. Not making light of this, I would NOT want to tangle with a pig of any sort.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nU5cMZymSr0

Keep in mind bear spray is not 100% effective on bears either. The linked video was an eye opener for me. If this bear was truly hit by the spray it certainly didn't have the effect I would be wanting to see, and backing up slowly and sticking around is not it.


I have seen that video. I think the bear wasnt close enough but who knows ( what an annoying women)