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<blockquote data-quote="fta0303" data-source="post: 3093733" data-attributes="member: 43503"><p>I read a number of books on dealing with bear encounters by a BC guy who taught survival in such instances, maybe 1970-1995, for the gov't and for private companies. He did a lot of independent research aimed whys & hows of bear attacks, and the psychology of suviving one. He was a true expert, in my judgement. Unfortunately, I can't remember his name. He found that bear spray deposited on the ground was an actual attractant for bears. He pointed out that to be effective, bear spray had to go into eyes, nostrils, or mouth, and was best when sprayed to coincide with bear inspiration. He too believed that Herrero's earlier studies were not useful in determing whether to carry spray or a gun. </p><p></p><p>His bear survival course recommended a 338 Win Mag, and included shooting at a quickly approaching target.</p><p></p><p>One lesson (not from him) that seems very important is the security afforded by traveling in groups. You can't watch your own back, and it's difficult to watch 180 degrees. Three or more in a group is smart. I used to travel the back country solo, fortunately there weren't that many bears where I was. Avoiding the brush is also good advice.</p><p></p><p>I wouldn't carry both a handgun and spray - I think it just leads to potentially deadly confusion and delay.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="fta0303, post: 3093733, member: 43503"] I read a number of books on dealing with bear encounters by a BC guy who taught survival in such instances, maybe 1970-1995, for the gov't and for private companies. He did a lot of independent research aimed whys & hows of bear attacks, and the psychology of suviving one. He was a true expert, in my judgement. Unfortunately, I can't remember his name. He found that bear spray deposited on the ground was an actual attractant for bears. He pointed out that to be effective, bear spray had to go into eyes, nostrils, or mouth, and was best when sprayed to coincide with bear inspiration. He too believed that Herrero's earlier studies were not useful in determing whether to carry spray or a gun. His bear survival course recommended a 338 Win Mag, and included shooting at a quickly approaching target. One lesson (not from him) that seems very important is the security afforded by traveling in groups. You can't watch your own back, and it's difficult to watch 180 degrees. Three or more in a group is smart. I used to travel the back country solo, fortunately there weren't that many bears where I was. Avoiding the brush is also good advice. I wouldn't carry both a handgun and spray - I think it just leads to potentially deadly confusion and delay. [/QUOTE]
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