Bear Safety in Glacier National Park
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@nsdub13 Besides, you can't shoot a handgun inside Yellowstone anyway. If you took the time to understand bear behavior, you'd realize that they are most likely to attack when they are surprised, not because they've heard a human made noise from far away and are seeking out the source of it. I've been hiking for many years and have come across all kinds of wildlife. I would suggest you get some more experience rather than continuing to claim things that aren't accurate.
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@nsdub13 Um, did I say bear spray works in ALL cases?? If you paid closer attention, I said research indicates it is MUCH MORE EFFECTIVE than bullets. In fact, one study showed those who used guns for defense ended up getting injured 50% of those encounters. How's that for "not always"? Again, you aren't giving anything whatsoever to prove that guns are more effective than bear spray. Your last statement is completely false...I have walked on plenty of trails where bears reside.
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@nsdub13 And oh, by the way, I just got back from a trip to Yellowstone/Grand Teton where I did lots of hiking and felt just fine with my bear spray on hand. That, and knowing to make noise every now and then on the trail to alert possible bears of your approach. THAT is the logical approach, NOT packing heat on the trail.
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@nsdub13 Just when I think I've read the stupidest comment on youtube, someone comes along to one-up the previous dimwit. You offered nothing to show why carrying a gun vs. bear spray is "logical", but that's not surprising, given the nature of your post. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service agents have done studies since 1992 that show bear spray is MUCH more effective than guns when it comes to defending yourself against a bear. But I know, you'd rather hurl blind insults than do any research.
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@TheNYAgent Stupid advice. Nobody needs to be carrying a gun on any trail in ANY national park. Just follow a few simple precautions outlined in this video, and carry BEAR SPRAY, not a gun.
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Treat Glacier like those who live in Alaska. Carry a gun.
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that only works if your an opossum LOL
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What about playing dead???
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rrmmt23 2 years ago
If you see berries along the trail, bears are likely to be near. If you make enough noise you're unlikely to have a close encounter. I've hiked 100's ofmiles in thepark and never had a close encounter. In 1994 I was there when a man was attacked on that trail. He was helicoptered to a hospital in Kalispell. FYI I'll be there the following week.
triumphdriver 2 years ago