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Specialty Handgun Hunting
S&W 460V trail gun
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<blockquote data-quote="jensenj71" data-source="post: 2861622" data-attributes="member: 96797"><p>It think it is important to remember that bear issues are relatively rare especially if you are taking all reasonable precautions. Packing a pistol is a last resort. The goal is to avoid the situation altogether. I suspect the odds are roughly 50/50 if you get to the point the pistol is drawn. The goal is avoid things escalating to that point.</p><p></p><p>The bears aren't interested in meeting humans 99% of the time. Stumbling between a mother and cubs, stumbing upon an active kill or surprising a bear are the main risks. </p><p></p><p>Hunting often conflicts with good bear practices. Making some noise dramatically reduces the risk for fishing and hiking.</p><p></p><p>If you are going to bait bears with improperly stored food and trash then that falls under natural selection. </p><p></p><p>I am only really nervous going back in for the 2nd, 3rd or 4th load of meat in the dark solo. If the meat has been hanging for 12-24hrs then the odds of bears being in the area are much higher. Will not hunt grizzly territory solo just because I can't get the meat out in a reasonable period of time.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jensenj71, post: 2861622, member: 96797"] It think it is important to remember that bear issues are relatively rare especially if you are taking all reasonable precautions. Packing a pistol is a last resort. The goal is to avoid the situation altogether. I suspect the odds are roughly 50/50 if you get to the point the pistol is drawn. The goal is avoid things escalating to that point. The bears aren't interested in meeting humans 99% of the time. Stumbling between a mother and cubs, stumbing upon an active kill or surprising a bear are the main risks. Hunting often conflicts with good bear practices. Making some noise dramatically reduces the risk for fishing and hiking. If you are going to bait bears with improperly stored food and trash then that falls under natural selection. I am only really nervous going back in for the 2nd, 3rd or 4th load of meat in the dark solo. If the meat has been hanging for 12-24hrs then the odds of bears being in the area are much higher. Will not hunt grizzly territory solo just because I can't get the meat out in a reasonable period of time. [/QUOTE]
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