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Title: Bear mauls boy, 15, camping east of Swan Hills, Alta.
Category: Misc CDN
Posted By: Hyack
Date: 2009-05-17 23:58:00
Canadian

[DrCaleb]

This is why I take a handgun when I camp or hunt.

[mtbr]

DrCaleb DrCaleb:

This is why I take a handgun when I camp or hunt.

I hope you keep the gun away from your 18 year old whiskey


I have seen more than one grizz and I have never considered carrying a gun or pepper spray.

[Yogi]

WTF is wrong with people??? The 12x16 sign on the hiway outside of Swan hills;
GRIZZLY TRAIL>>>>>>> is a pretty good indication that this may not be a suitable or safe area to be taking kids camping!!!!

[DrCaleb]

mtbr mtbr:

DrCaleb DrCaleb:

This is why I take a handgun when I camp or hunt.

I hope you keep the gun away from your 18 year old whiskey


I have seen more than one grizz and I have never considered carrying a gun or pepper spray.

Guns can't drink whisky.

I have a Silk Tassel on my .303 because that particular brand of whisky makes me a little more stupid than other brands. It's to remind me Silk Tassel + Hunting Rifle is a bad combination.

I've seen lots of bears too. Black, Brown, Golden, Grizz. But I carry the gun because it makes a loud noise, and a rifle (usually positioned somewhere safe) is useless on a charging bear. I've never had to use it, and I hope I never will.

Plus, I usually bow hunt.

[raydan]

DrCaleb DrCaleb:

Plus, I usually bow hunt.

Your avatar kinda gave you away on that one.

[coaster_dot]

I have never seen a bear while hunting, but once I coyote starting running towards me which scared me a bit.

I will never forget the time when I feel asleep in the woods, woke up and it was dark out, my walk talkie died, had no phone, and had no idea on how to get back. Luckily I was walking for about 10 mins when I see 2 people with flash lights and they ended up being part of my group.

I couldn't image if I woke up and theres a bear right in front of me

[fifeboy]

mtbr mtbr:

DrCaleb DrCaleb:

This is why I take a handgun when I camp or hunt.

I hope you keep the gun away from your 18 year old whiskey


I have seen more than one grizz and I have never considered carrying a gun or pepper spray.

When just out walking I usually carry bear spray or have a good dog with me. Hunting, why carry a handgun when you are carrying a shotgun? I would rather face any kind of angry animal (even a pissed off gopher) with a shotgun than a handgun. Riding my bike in the bush it helps to have bear bells on. Let's them get prepared to eat ya, eh!

[stokes]

I think Alberta Needs some signs like this, just help out those people who prefer 18 year old whiskey

[DrCaleb]

stokes stokes:

I think Alberta Needs some signs like this, just help out those people who prefer 18 year old whiskey

Don't be silly. Bears can't read.

Like that time I was out hiking with my buddie. We came across an angry bear, and I sat down and put on my runners. My buddie said, "You can't outrun an angry bear! They can run as fast as a horse!".

I said, "I don't have to. I just have to outrun you."

I miss him.

[stokes]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Did you read the last line? Just thinking of you and your friends who carry pepper spray and use bells!!!

[Wally_Sconce]

15 year olds are "boys" when the journalist is trying to draw sympathy.

[mtbr]

stokes stokes:

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Did you read the last line? Just thinking of you and your friends who carry pepper spray and use bells!!!

[Lemmy]

I just make sure that I camp/fish with guys that are fatter than me. I don't need to outrun a bear, so long as I can outrun at least one of my buddies.

[DrCaleb]

stokes stokes:

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Did you read the last line? Just thinking of you and your friends who carry pepper spray and use bells!!!

I use handguns. Or, didn't I make that clear?