COL Jagdog
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There are actually some "Bear Crossing" signs on the highway
(Hwy 90), in the Morgan City area, just south of where Caj lives -- there are black bears in the lower Atchafalaya Basin.
What would be an adequate calibre for a handgun in bear country???
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There are actually some "Bear Crossing" signs on the highway
(Hwy 90), in the Morgan City area, just south of where Caj lives -- there are black bears in the lower Atchafalaya Basin.
So from readin' this here thread, I'm disposed ta thinkin' they ain't no handgun that'll do the job. Think I'll just be carryin' a knive.....worked for ol' Dan'l, oughta work fer me.......
caje,
Just remember to wear the bells and carry pepper-spray.
And Stainless dog tags. The first two will help searchers to
locate your remains, and the dog tags will put a name with
the remains. TACC1
Just remember to wear the bells and carry pepper-spray.
And Stainless dog tags. The first two will help searchers to
locate your remains, and the dog tags will put a name with
the remains. TACC1
Here abouts (West Tennessee) THEEE preferred method was to grin 'em ta death.
Seems to be pretty effective - There haven't been any bears in WTN for quite a while.
One might also note that back *In The Day* kids as young as 3 were killing bears.
No wonder they're all gone....
AND - To all y'all that pshaw my idea of using a .22 --- You do realize that I was referring to a .22LR - Right?
Not one of the wimpy .22s, like a short or CBI.
Seems to be pretty effective - There haven't been any bears in WTN for quite a while.
One might also note that back *In The Day* kids as young as 3 were killing bears.
No wonder they're all gone....
AND - To all y'all that pshaw my idea of using a .22 --- You do realize that I was referring to a .22LR - Right?
Not one of the wimpy .22s, like a short or CBI.
A black bear has been destroying deer feeders on a sugar cane farm I am involved in. The hunting club members notified the game warden who is supposed to set out a trap soon. If they trap the bear they will relocate it, if it has been trapped for that before it will be "euthanized"
Bears are not common in South Louisiana, but I believe their numbers are increasing. I have only seen one in the 50 years I've been living here it was on the side of the road, dead I believe, near the bear crossing signs, mentioned by Col Jagdog above, near Morgan City, La.
Steve W
Bears are not common in South Louisiana, but I believe their numbers are increasing. I have only seen one in the 50 years I've been living here it was on the side of the road, dead I believe, near the bear crossing signs, mentioned by Col Jagdog above, near Morgan City, La.
Steve W
mg357
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In this young man's humble opinion i think at minimum a .44 magnum revolver with a 4 inch barrel for easier carry. would do the job but the shooter would have to have a lot of practice with the gun before carrying it in bear country.
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I have enjoyed reading this thread and smiled a lot. However, my daughter goes hiking in places where bears are and wants to buy something to take with her. It has been suggested that she carry everything between a .40 cal SA to a .45 cal., mostly for the noise factor.
Would a revolver be better?
I have heard of the Judge and the Governor with the buckshot loads, but I think that she would have to be much closer to a bear than anyone would one to be for that to be effective.
She has been going to the local range and shooting various makes and models of SA's trying to find the one that she likes best.
Would a revolver be better?
I have heard of the Judge and the Governor with the buckshot loads, but I think that she would have to be much closer to a bear than anyone would one to be for that to be effective.
She has been going to the local range and shooting various makes and models of SA's trying to find the one that she likes best.
ErnieDeBord
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Well..............I would proboby reach over and wake-up Leory my "swamper".........cuzz he anit never seen nobody run like im fixin to do
In my opinion I would carry nothing less than a 44 mag in a double action and bear spray.
John
Having lived in South Louisiana my wife wants to know if we're talking about
Cajun Bears
Or
Bare Cajuns?
Two entirely different things.
Cajun Bears
Or
Bare Cajuns?
Two entirely different things.
USAF385
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There is only one way to go:
A knife taped in your right hand, and broken glass taped to the left.
A knife taped in your right hand, and broken glass taped to the left.
JcMack
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I would dress in a meat suit like Lady Ga Ga so when the bear attacks it may be "filled up" before it gets to the actual you.
I was called one time to fix some cash registers in '68 at the Brookfield Zoo outside Chicago. It rained like never before for two days and one night 3 Kodiac bears swam across the their retention moat which filled to the brim. The damage done around the park was unbelievable. They didn't kill any animals because they broke in the restaurant, and snak shacks. I would opt for a Barrett .50.
I was called one time to fix some cash registers in '68 at the Brookfield Zoo outside Chicago. It rained like never before for two days and one night 3 Kodiac bears swam across the their retention moat which filled to the brim. The damage done around the park was unbelievable. They didn't kill any animals because they broke in the restaurant, and snak shacks. I would opt for a Barrett .50.
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CAJUNLAWYER
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Well this thread has served its purpose-provolking some thoughtful commentary as well as a few misguided barbs at the poster 
St. Mary Parish is about hald a federal bear sanctuary. It seems that here and up in Tensas Parish are the two remaining hotspots for Louisiana Black bear. I remember when I was young, we had a season for them-the first week of October each year and you could shoot one per season. The black bear has stages a remarkable comeback down here to the point of becoming a pest right up there with the feral pigs. They can destroy a sugar cane field over night and they will trash stuff like deer stands. Very shy and will run away from human contact. Big problem is that from a coouple of hundred yards, they look just like the pigs and you got to be careful. If you DO shot one, he'd hetter have your arm in his mouth or you're gonna be in trouble.
Well, it seems this thread has about run its course-I'll start the Pit Bull thread tommorrow.
St. Mary Parish is about hald a federal bear sanctuary. It seems that here and up in Tensas Parish are the two remaining hotspots for Louisiana Black bear. I remember when I was young, we had a season for them-the first week of October each year and you could shoot one per season. The black bear has stages a remarkable comeback down here to the point of becoming a pest right up there with the feral pigs. They can destroy a sugar cane field over night and they will trash stuff like deer stands. Very shy and will run away from human contact. Big problem is that from a coouple of hundred yards, they look just like the pigs and you got to be careful. If you DO shot one, he'd hetter have your arm in his mouth or you're gonna be in trouble.
Well, it seems this thread has about run its course-I'll start the Pit Bull thread tommorrow.
USAF385
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Well... not everyone has the spoon, so I figured I'd list the next best thing. Obviously, the spoon is MY top choice.But what about the spoon!?!
novalty
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All I need is a .22 short, 'cause first shot is goin' in Cajunlawyer's knee for startin' this here thread. Then all I gotta do is outrun a limpin' lawyer.
Not very sound advice...even bears have a sense of taste.
novalty
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I can't believe some one hasn't said this one yet.
I asked this question to a friend who was a guild in Alaska. He told me that what ever gun I choose, make sure you file the front sight off.
This confused me. Why? For a quicker draw? To force you to point shoot?
His answer "So when the bear takes your gun away from you and sticks it in your rear end, it's much easier to pull it back out."
After I stopped laughing, he told me his bear stopping technique was 12 ga slugs to the front legs and shoulders. He did not say how many times he used it.
I can't believe some one hasn't said this one yet.
I asked this question to a friend who was a guild in Alaska. He told me that what ever gun I choose, make sure you file the front sight off.
This confused me. Why? For a quicker draw? To force you to point shoot?
His answer "So when the bear takes your gun away from you and sticks it in your rear end, it's much easier to pull it back out."
After I stopped laughing, he told me his bear stopping technique was 12 ga slugs to the front legs and shoulders. He did not say how many times he used it.
