I read an article in sports Afield a few years ago that stated a man was 50% more likely to be attacked by a grizzly bear if he was carrying a gun when he encountered it, whether he fired a shot or not. Study had been made up of data from grizzly encounters in Alaska. The magazine is still next to my toilet somewhere.
The reality is , the fight or flight response changes when you are packing heat. Joggers with 9mm get killed by muggers and fly fishers with 12 guages get mauled by bears. bottom line.
Head into the woods with a healthy respect, a knife at your hip and enjoy the heck out of it.
Willy
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