Post by: hardkorrhunter on April 02, 2013, 08:45:40 PM
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Got my first bear with a bow on the ground last year what a rush cant wait for august but since i cant posess a firearm i think i might invest in some of that bear spray. I ran into a bear on easter about twelve feet away equipped with nothing more then a pellet gun again what a rush i tried to shoo it off but this dude held his ground never seen that before must be cause he just came out of hybernation i dont know but it sure was cool/a little spooky.
I am just curious,since you can't posses a fire arm can you have a starters pistol? I have had to fire a round into the ground to scare a bear away that was challenging me before. I know the loud bang did the trick and it took off like a race horse. I am sure that the bear spray would work at close range.
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Post by: Arrow Head on April 03, 2013, 04:45:04 PM
RCW 9.41.010 section" (7) "Firearm" means a weapon or device from which a projectile or projectiles may be fired by an explosive such as gunpowder."
Post by: KFhunter on April 03, 2013, 04:52:42 PM
Post by: RadSav on April 03, 2013, 04:56:51 PM
As for the starter pistol, it shoots blanks, but technically could fire a projectile. I'd stay away from the starter pistol. Johnny would be all over you for that! Pack a whistle to scare bears away.
I agree! A good rape whistle or small air horn sold as rape defense should work just as well. When my mother was growing up on the coast she tells of bear approaching them at the buss stop regularly. They used a spray bottle with bleach in it. She tells the stories of hearing them running nonstop until out of ear range. So I would expect the bear spray should work as well.
My brother is an EMT. He has a long list of stories about treating people that were hit by their own pepper spray as the wind blew it back into their face. Not sure I would want that if I were trying to get away from a bear. Makes me wonder if this little pepper blaster from Kimber wouldn't be a better option :dunno: http://www.kimberamerica.com/pepperblaster (http://www.kimberamerica.com/pepperblaster) I'd sure feel better with more than two shots though.
Post by: Austrian Hunter on April 03, 2013, 05:03:43 PM
Post by: Smossy on April 03, 2013, 05:18:48 PM
Got my first bear with a bow on the ground last year what a rush cant wait for august but since i cant posess a firearm i think i might invest in some of that bear spray. I ran into a bear on easter about twelve feet away equipped with nothing more then a pellet gun again what a rush i tried to shoo it off but this dude held his ground never seen that before must be cause he just came out of hybernation i dont know but it sure was cool/a little spooky.Bear Spray works perfect, I also cannot possess a firearm and I actually feel safer with my spray, I can blast an animal/person and it does enough damage for me to make my point and or get away, while not worrien about getting charges filed for hurting an animal/person. I very very highly recommend the UDAP 13oz can.
IT will give you up to 9 seconds of full blast at 35 feet, Fogg style. They also have smaller sizes though.
It was actually created by Mark Matheny who had a close encounter with a full size Grizzly and survived thanks to some simple wimpy defense spray, He then figured being as this little spray saved his life, He would go on to create his own spray, Which right now is rated as one of the most powerful in the world on the market for sale.
You can find his product on his website below or somewhere like Cabelas. Cheers man be safe.
Heres Mark Matheny's Story, Its a pretty good read.
http://www.udap.com/markfullstory.htm (http://www.udap.com/markfullstory.htm)
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35 Feet Blast.
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Post by: Smossy on April 03, 2013, 05:21:50 PM
Does anyone on here do much bear hunting archery style call me crazy but it has got to one of the most exciting things ive done.I will be hunting bear with bow this year. My first year.
Its a step down from wrestling one and stabbing it in the heart with a spear like I origionaly wanted to, but I guess thats not legal in our state :( :chuckle:
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Post by: Smossy on April 04, 2013, 01:54:47 PM
Bear spray is OK if you're really close to the bear and you have it that handy. However, if the wind is blowing the wrong way, it can disable you at a critical moment. Unless you're talking about the NE corner of the state and the very remote possibility of grizzly contact, most bears will elect to leave the area if you stand your ground and talk to them while making your self look big - put your coat up on your arms straight up and/or stand on a stump. Don't look them in the eyes and stand your ground if they charge. I've been bluffed and it may well fill your pants, but chances are that a blackie isn't going to attack you. The instances of black bear attacks in this country are infinitesimal. Most happen on the east coast.I wont rely on hoping I can be big enough to scare a bear away being as Im 5'7ish 175lbs. Id much rather have a can of OC on my hip. Which you can also fire, from the hip. I can draw my canister just as fast as I would be able to draw a pistol.
Post by: JLS on April 04, 2013, 02:42:56 PM
Been hit with oc spray for military police training if your determined enough you can still flee after being sprayed directly in the eyes. that was the point of the training. You will just look like a babbling girl for the next 2 hours then again when you take a shower lol
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The stuff for bears is much hotter than the spray approved for human use.
Smossy, I'm not going to enter a debate on brand loyalty, but Counter Assault is recommended by the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee, UDAP is not. I'm sure both would work, but I got with the recommended brand.
I carry spray quite often.
Post by: Smossy on April 04, 2013, 03:00:19 PM
Regardless! I still love Bear spray In general. Dont plan on making too many trips into any chunk of the woods without it. \Been hit with oc spray for military police training if your determined enough you can still flee after being sprayed directly in the eyes. that was the point of the training. You will just look like a babbling girl for the next 2 hours then again when you take a shower lol
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The stuff for bears is much hotter than the spray approved for human use.
Smossy, I'm not going to enter a debate on brand loyalty, but Counter Assault is recommended by the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee, UDAP is not. I'm sure both would work, but I got with the recommended brand.
I carry spray quite often.
Also, me and my lady do alot of hiking.
Ive heard of trail pirates, Read a few stories of people in somewhat remote hiking area's who robb people at gunpoint for everything they have on them. Dont feel comfortable without SOMETHING. Also have a few very sharp knives within reaching distance, one on my left shoulder with a kydex locking sheeth facing handle down, just a quick reach across and a good yank and its on.
Post by: Mudman on April 04, 2013, 03:22:35 PM