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<blockquote data-quote="Salmonchaser" data-source="post: 1596038" data-attributes="member: 107697"><p>Stress inoculation doesn't hurt a bit when dealing with bears. Over the years I've had cops, fire fighters, e/r nurses and combat vets all due pretty well when we've delt with pushy bears. I've had a few people break and run, very bad; and a couple I had to quiet because their voice was squeaking so bad they sounded like a jack rabbit, and the bear was looking. </p><p>My greatest concern regarding things like this is the lack of planning or training involved. </p><p>There is a wealth of information out there on bear behavior, a bunch of it is good, some not so much. There are some folks who teach classes, worth doing if you're new to the subject. As with anything make sure they've actually seen a bear. One thing I've read often is don't look at the bear, don't look in his eyes. I will agree don't get in a fixed stare down but you better be watching his head and eyes for clues to his demeanor. </p><p>One more thing to remember; I've had at least one close encounter every year with a Grizz since 1959. Over the last 20 years of guiding on the bear infested Alaska peninsula I've averaged about 100 encounters a year, as many as 20 in a single day. (Yes many of those were the same bear coming and going). </p><p>Two bears needed killing; three needed pepper spray, the rest just needed respect and some room. I'm always armed, heavy hand gun or a rifle and spray. The closest I've been is five feet, s--t happens. Once had a big old Grizz wade out and start fishing between two of my guests. Never take them for granted, but there is nothing more stimulating then being close</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Salmonchaser, post: 1596038, member: 107697"] Stress inoculation doesn't hurt a bit when dealing with bears. Over the years I've had cops, fire fighters, e/r nurses and combat vets all due pretty well when we've delt with pushy bears. I've had a few people break and run, very bad; and a couple I had to quiet because their voice was squeaking so bad they sounded like a jack rabbit, and the bear was looking. My greatest concern regarding things like this is the lack of planning or training involved. There is a wealth of information out there on bear behavior, a bunch of it is good, some not so much. There are some folks who teach classes, worth doing if you're new to the subject. As with anything make sure they've actually seen a bear. One thing I've read often is don't look at the bear, don't look in his eyes. I will agree don't get in a fixed stare down but you better be watching his head and eyes for clues to his demeanor. One more thing to remember; I've had at least one close encounter every year with a Grizz since 1959. Over the last 20 years of guiding on the bear infested Alaska peninsula I've averaged about 100 encounters a year, as many as 20 in a single day. (Yes many of those were the same bear coming and going). Two bears needed killing; three needed pepper spray, the rest just needed respect and some room. I'm always armed, heavy hand gun or a rifle and spray. The closest I've been is five feet, s--t happens. Once had a big old Grizz wade out and start fishing between two of my guests. Never take them for granted, but there is nothing more stimulating then being close [/QUOTE]
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