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Old 05-10-2010, 04:01 PM
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I live at the Delaware Water Gap on the NJ side. Black bear activity is at its peak now with spring feeding. The MOST dangerous is a sow with cubs. To get between momma and her cubs is to have a death wish. When I hike I carry the big can of bear spray- it is the size of a small fire extinguisher and has a range of 30 ft. A concealable firearm is a last resort as far as I am concerned. Whatever you carry the load must be a great penetrator since the bone and muscle structure is very strong. Aim for the nose regardless. Eye sockets are also a good spot. I have read that an NYPD cop killed a polar bear at the Bronx Zoo years ago with a .38 Special but I am not that brave.
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