Posted By: HS2
Bears - 06/08/21 07:46 AM
Stupid is as stupid does, mama always said.
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Posted By: BDB
Re: Bears - 06/08/21 03:21 PM
I'm from that part of the country, Lots of bears in upper east Tennessee.
Not to change subjects but just yesterday I strapped on my pack with 55lbs in it. I hiked 4.5 miles on my property and at the end of my workout (when I was a little tired) I deployed my bear spray for the first time. I've been wearing it to get use to it as I want it on the front hip belt area. Careful to spray with the wind I deployed it a few times. Pretty impressed with it. Some actually got in my mouth and nose and I'm talking about a very small amount....just remnants in the air. It about gagged me! My eyes even blurred up some. I could't imagine getting a full hit with some of it.
I feel better about heading into Grizz country this sept.
Not to change subjects but just yesterday I strapped on my pack with 55lbs in it. I hiked 4.5 miles on my property and at the end of my workout (when I was a little tired) I deployed my bear spray for the first time. I've been wearing it to get use to it as I want it on the front hip belt area. Careful to spray with the wind I deployed it a few times. Pretty impressed with it. Some actually got in my mouth and nose and I'm talking about a very small amount....just remnants in the air. It about gagged me! My eyes even blurred up some. I could't imagine getting a full hit with some of it.
I feel better about heading into Grizz country this sept.
Posted By: Biscuit
Re: Bears - 06/08/21 07:45 PM
Beautiful area
Posted By: dogcatcher
Re: Bears - 06/09/21 01:42 AM
People create their own problems, sometimes peanut butter helps. 
Posted By: angus1956
Re: Bears - 06/09/21 02:53 AM
Originally Posted by BDB
I'm from that part of the country, Lots of bears in upper east Tennessee.
Not to change subjects but just yesterday I strapped on my pack with 55lbs in it. I hiked 4.5 miles on my property and at the end of my workout (when I was a little tired) I deployed my bear spray for the first time. I've been wearing it to get use to it as I want it on the front hip belt area. Careful to spray with the wind I deployed it a few times. Pretty impressed with it. Some actually got in my mouth and nose and I'm talking about a very small amount....just remnants in the air. It about gagged me! My eyes even blurred up some. I could't imagine getting a full hit with some of it.
I feel better about heading into Grizz country this sept.
Not to change subjects but just yesterday I strapped on my pack with 55lbs in it. I hiked 4.5 miles on my property and at the end of my workout (when I was a little tired) I deployed my bear spray for the first time. I've been wearing it to get use to it as I want it on the front hip belt area. Careful to spray with the wind I deployed it a few times. Pretty impressed with it. Some actually got in my mouth and nose and I'm talking about a very small amount....just remnants in the air. It about gagged me! My eyes even blurred up some. I could't imagine getting a full hit with some of it.
I feel better about heading into Grizz country this sept.
Now get a fresh can before your trip.
Posted By: JimBridger
Re: Bears - 06/09/21 12:27 PM
Don’t forget the bells and whistles so authorities can identify the guilty bear if things go wrong.