Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Canada

Tortue

(32 posts)

11. Bear spray works!

Reply to Spazito (Original post)

Fri Sep 15, 2023, 11:12 AM

Sep 2023

On bears, cougars, raccoons, mice, rats and any other critters that try to climb the tree that your food bag is hung from. Just a wee squirt around the trunk at eye level.
Even works to keep a curious bull moose from getting too close to you. Just don't spray it upwind of you, don't ask...

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

16 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

2 grizzlies follow hikers down trail for 20 minutes in Banff National Park [View all] Spazito Sep 2023 OP

The were probably waiting for their handout. Chainfire Sep 2023 #1

It's more likely they were using the same trial ... Spazito Sep 2023 #3

There a a few good pics and a short video at link........... riversedge Sep 2023 #2

Thx and yikes! Freethinker65 Sep 2023 #5

Holy moly, those are massive bears! appalachiablue Sep 2023 #7

Imagine having those two behemoths approach you True Dough Sep 2023 #4

They did a slow steady walk. If they would have run Cattledog Sep 2023 #6

Only have to run faster than #13. LakeArenal Sep 2023 #8

Thats why you are on that treadmill 24/7! GreenWave Sep 2023 #16

I would not be a happy person. NT mahatmakanejeeves Sep 2023 #9

The longest 20 minutes ever. 58Sunliner Sep 2023 #10

Bear spray works! Tortue Sep 2023 #11

The bears didn't read the sign about maintaining a safe distance from wildlife. sinkingfeeling Sep 2023 #12

It's very easy to avoid all types of bears, even Grizzlies. . . Journeyman Sep 2023 #13

Ha. A classic fargone Sep 2023 #14

LOL Spazito Sep 2023 #15