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<blockquote data-quote="sdkidaho" data-source="post: 997363" data-attributes="member: 19932"><p>I've no issue with killing bears that are attacking me. Even ones that aren't (have a bear tag in my pocket as we speak). </p><p></p><p>Spray covers more area like a shotgun blast. If it works to "deter" the bear that's attacking long enough that I can get my wits about me, I'm all for it. Would I rather shoot it and stop it permanently? Ayup! </p><p></p><p>However, one more thing some of us have to consider is - is it a grizzly? If so, if it isn't fully dedicated to the attack and you shoot it, legally you're screwed. And that sucks, to say the least. You better take damage from that critter, or one of your hunting buddies better. If not, you better have some way to prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that it was going to harm you. F&G don't accept that you felt threatened. They want proof. Bear spray provides enough deterrent to hopefully stop the charge and or attack, and give you time to get your wits back. </p><p></p><p>I've never been attacked or even charged. I've had grizzly and black bear in my yard though, but I am certainly no expert. Those of you that have shot bears to stop attacks, have you ever tried spray? Or are you just of the opinion it won't do the job because...?</p><p></p><p>I've seen charging bear stopped by spray. I've also seen charging bear stopped by lead. I like both, again for the reasons I stated above.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sdkidaho, post: 997363, member: 19932"] I've no issue with killing bears that are attacking me. Even ones that aren't (have a bear tag in my pocket as we speak). Spray covers more area like a shotgun blast. If it works to "deter" the bear that's attacking long enough that I can get my wits about me, I'm all for it. Would I rather shoot it and stop it permanently? Ayup! However, one more thing some of us have to consider is - is it a grizzly? If so, if it isn't fully dedicated to the attack and you shoot it, legally you're screwed. And that sucks, to say the least. You better take damage from that critter, or one of your hunting buddies better. If not, you better have some way to prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that it was going to harm you. F&G don't accept that you felt threatened. They want proof. Bear spray provides enough deterrent to hopefully stop the charge and or attack, and give you time to get your wits back. I've never been attacked or even charged. I've had grizzly and black bear in my yard though, but I am certainly no expert. Those of you that have shot bears to stop attacks, have you ever tried spray? Or are you just of the opinion it won't do the job because...? I've seen charging bear stopped by spray. I've also seen charging bear stopped by lead. I like both, again for the reasons I stated above. [/QUOTE]
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