Since many suggestions have been made, let me add as an FYI that Stephen Herrero wrote in his book, Bear Attacks (Their Causes and Avoidances) that he will not venture into grizzly bear country unless he can carry a rifle. It is a good read. He has a very health respect for black bears as well and helped change my mind about a gun when hiking in black bear country.
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Living on the great plains
Last edited by fastgun; 03-08-2018 at 04:54 PM.
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