Bear mauls boy, 15, camping east of Swan Hills, Alta.

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.

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!!!!

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.

Your avatar kinda gave you away on that one.

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

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!

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.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

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

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

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.

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