I read an account of a large grizzly bear walking into a hunting camp occupied by two hunters and their guide. While all the details are not available, the principle facts reported here are generally correct. I have described these accounts to the best of my recollection. I have obtained information about the events described in this article from newspaper accounts, personal interviews, periodical publications and books on the subject.
I have studied the subject of Predator Defense for 55 years. Note that the pepper spray used by Law Enforcement Officers to subdue criminals works in some cases and does not work in many others. I suspect that the data is purposely misleading because park officials do not want bears being shot unnecessarily and would prefer outdoorsmen try to use a non-lethal alternative. We have learned that every time a Ranger uses pepper spray to chase a nuisance bear away from a camp ground it is counted as a successful defensive application. Pepper spray in our opinion is over rated. I have found a recent case where a woman used pepper spray on an attacking bear and it did not work. The other common answer from those who comment on firearms for predator defense insist that pepper spray is the only way to go. 500 S&W whenever they are off the concrete? Anyone who could and would carry any of the above mentioned firearms is not in need of advice from people who probably don’t know any more about the subject than they do. How many of the people who ask these questions have the skill to use such a firearm? How many of them would be inclined to carry a shoulder weapon or a large heavy. These answers are of no use what so ever to most people. The only handgun which might work is the. 45/70 or a 12-gauge slug is useful for predator defense. The most common answer given is: “Nothing less than a. When hikers, fishermen, or others who frequent the “great outdoors” ask what handgun or ammunition is best for predator defense they almost never receive accurate or useful advice.
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