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Tuesday, November 5th, 2024

Breaking News for

Sportsmen Since 1968

Tuesday, November 5th, 2024

Breaking News for

Sportsmen Since 1968

Tim Lesmeister

Heading into serious bear country? Attacks are rare, but you better be prepared

I’ve had many encounters with bears over the years. Some have been close-contact meetings where you connect with a bruin on a trail or a shoreline. Most have fortunately been more distant sightings while kayaking or portaging or hiking on a trail.
In every instance where I came into close proximity to a bear I was always ready with my hand on the trigger of a can of bear spray. I’ve never had to pull the trigger, but there have been a couple of close calls.

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