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04-26-2015, 10:38 PM
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Fishing in Bear country
This is probably an old question on here.But I'm getting to old to run very far,and I'd like to fish in some areas where there may be Grizzlies,all my instincts tell me to steer clear, but I still want to try,what do you guys think? 
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04-26-2015, 10:40 PM
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I carry bear spray, it's effective but has it's limits.
sometimes also a mossberg 12ga full of slugs, but that's more for my own peace of mind. Bear spray and bear bangers both work wonderfully.
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04-26-2015, 10:57 PM
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At the very least have a can of bear spray
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04-26-2015, 11:08 PM
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Bear spray, bear bangers, a gun, whatever you bring with you be bear smart and you will be fine.
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04-26-2015, 11:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Hydro1
Bear spray, bear bangers, a gun, whatever you bring with you be bear smart and you will be fine.
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Love your saying about the hounds, I've hunted lots with beagles and the baying is hypnotic.
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If people concentrated on the really important things in life,there would be a shortage of fishing poles.Doug larson. Theres a fine line between fishing and just standing on the shore like an idiot. Steven Wright.
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04-26-2015, 11:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Fish along
Love your saying about the hounds, I've hunted lots with beagles and the baying is hypnotic.
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Absolutely hypnotic!
I didn't come up with that saying, haven't found who did.
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04-27-2015, 10:09 AM
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The best fishing in this province is in Grizzly Country. I often go by myself..
Make noise.Stay in the open and bear spray and bangers..
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04-27-2015, 10:42 AM
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Noise, and wind...
Make noise and try to walk with the wind.
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04-27-2015, 10:49 AM
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I fish almost exclusively in bear country, and never leave home without two things:
- bear bangers
- my dog
Make noise - have yet to have an encounter!
Happy fishing
Cheers
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04-27-2015, 11:31 AM
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Lots of great advice thanks guys.
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If people concentrated on the really important things in life,there would be a shortage of fishing poles.Doug larson. Theres a fine line between fishing and just standing on the shore like an idiot. Steven Wright.
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04-27-2015, 12:22 PM
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bear spray and a friend who runs slower than you
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04-27-2015, 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by recce43
bear spray and a friend who runs slower than you
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All my friends can out run me,except one old guy with 2canes,mabey I can get him to come along.Lol 
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If people concentrated on the really important things in life,there would be a shortage of fishing poles.Doug larson. Theres a fine line between fishing and just standing on the shore like an idiot. Steven Wright.
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04-27-2015, 01:53 PM
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Bear spray can help you in situations where there's something provoked, but avoiding that situation is the best thing you can do. Parks Canada has a ton of information posted about how to mitigate bear risks and act in a manor in which they won't be too bothered by your presence, or leave. They also hold information sessions from time to time. I fish in grizzly country most days I'm on the water, and have seen many bears, none of which have given much of a bother.
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04-27-2015, 03:03 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wags
I fish almost exclusively in bear country, and never leave home without two things:
- bear bangers
- my dog
Make noise - have yet to have an encounter!
Happy fishing
Cheers
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04-27-2015, 07:29 PM
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also if you do bring bear spray be aware as i was not, bear spray do have an expire date. i didn't realize that i was carrying around 2 cans of expired bear spray, imagine if i had to use it and it didn't spray even though its full. yikes.
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04-27-2015, 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by the local angler
also if you do bring bear spray be aware as i was not, bear spray do have an expire date. i didn't realize that i was carrying around 2 cans of expired bear spray, imagine if i had to use it and it didn't spray even though its full. yikes.
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That can end up to be a great surprise for you and the bear.Thanks for the heads up.
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If people concentrated on the really important things in life,there would be a shortage of fishing poles.Doug larson. Theres a fine line between fishing and just standing on the shore like an idiot. Steven Wright.
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04-28-2015, 10:20 AM
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I have no idea what this means.
Cheers
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04-28-2015, 10:23 AM
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Not sure how that happened
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04-30-2015, 09:27 PM
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I fish in grizzly country a lot by myself. I have had two close experiences.
My best advice is to stay in the open and do whatever you can to avoid surprising a bear. It may mean you have to walk a bit further and go out of the way a bit but it will be worth it.
I always carry bear spray in a holster and a small air horn.
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04-30-2015, 11:46 PM
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Read this Fish Along. It should help you. Alberta's Bear Smart Program manual.
http://esrd.alberta.ca/recreation-pu...al-May2011.pdf
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05-01-2015, 03:01 PM
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I believe if bear spray has expired it will still spray just may not be as effective
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05-01-2015, 08:31 PM
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oh ok cause i thought if the bear spray expired that it would loose pressure and not spray. thanks
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