Nov 5, 2009 Posted by Sebastian in Carrying / Self-Defense | 7 comments

Bear Spray Requirement

Teton County Wyoming is considering requiring those entering the backcountry to carry bear spray. Not a bad idea, but does this count?

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7 Responses to “Bear Spray Requirement”

1. The Packetman says:

   Nov 5, 2009 at 9:33 am

   I would prefer this!
2. Sebastian says:

   Nov 5, 2009 at 9:34 am

   A little heavy for hauling around the back country, I’d say.
3. Gregory Morris says:

   Nov 5, 2009 at 10:02 am

   When you already have 40-50lbs strapped to your back, adding another few pounds of ineffective bear spray isn’t something I’m interested in doing.

   How do they intend to enforce this rule, I’m wondering.
4. Rev. Paul says:

   Nov 5, 2009 at 11:54 am

   No one with intelligence ventures into bear country here (Alaska) without bear spray AND a handgun. A .44 Mag is considered at the low end of the scale for bear defense, but then we have grizzlies. .454 Casull is common; the spray, when used, is a backup … or the defense of choice among bike-riders on Anchorage city trails. Many of us still carry a pistol, even on a bike.
5. Weer'd Beard says:

   Nov 5, 2009 at 12:01 pm

   I’m kinda partial to this one
   http://www.gunblast.com/Ruger-SRHAlaskan454.htm

   That’s what they’re made for! Bear Spray. And they’re proven to work!
   http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/08/31/man-kills-charging-bear-with-454-casull/
6. Blackwing1 says:

   Nov 5, 2009 at 12:09 pm

   I’d guess that they just want the grizzly scat to smell nice and peppery.
7. Ken says:

   Nov 19, 2009 at 2:35 pm

   I am glad to see this recommendation. I believe this could save quite a few bad encounters.