OUTLAW EAGLE MANUFACTURING

Bald Man · Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2007 11:51 am Post subject: Bear Protection

It's been kinda slow here for a bit. The after the Worlds hangover.
Anyways, what are you bush men using for bear protection when you are running around in the mountains & foothills on quads / bikes. We had a few bear scares on rather skinny trails in the last few weeks. I was thinking about getting my FAC and getting a defender shotgun. But most everyone has another idea.
A token shot Rolling Eyes

of a bear from the boat up the Kootney.

Arthur · Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2007 12:06 pm Post subject:

I bought me a defender last year for remote camping, and a box of slugs.The store had a little soft case for a kid's gun, and it fit's right in there great.Haven't used it yet and hopefully never have too.......

blowin crazy · Joined: 05 Sep 2006 Posts: 42 Location: LOG JAM

the defender is one of the best things just make sure you pack it somewhere you can get it out quick , but the best thing is just make sure you can out run at least one person in your group before you head out

reeder · Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2007 5:32 pm Post subject:

That's hilarious...... I guess that's why you should always invite the buddy that's the most out of shape!

Dano · Joined: 20 Jun 2005 Posts: 243 Location: Whitecourt, Alta.

Yup, I got me a defender. The first shell to go in the barrel is buckshot. If the bear doesn't go away with some buckshot in his arse then he gets slugs. Never had to use it yet. Hope to never have to.

Dave · Joined: 05 Jul 2005 Posts: 7 Location: Calgary

Probably the best thing on the hiking trails is bear bang. Pen like device you hold in your hand and launch what is basically a loud fire cracker(sounds like a shot gun). I carry the bear bang and bear spray in my tackle box.

When I'm remote camping up North I carry a pump action shotgun (Fabarm). Its as about as small as you can buy legally and easy to carry on a sling. I load the tube with slugs and one bear bang shot so you can fire a warning shot first if theres time. If theres no time for the warning shot, two quick pumps and I have a slug in the chamber ready to go.

You can also buy flares that can be launched from the shotgun. Handy for any emergency, on or off the water.

shallow draft · Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2007 9:03 am Post subject:

A .22 caliber pistol is light and easy to carry. You never have to worry if it will kill the bear, you just shoot who ever you are with in the foot

Rapidchaser · Joined: 26 Feb 2006 Posts: 198 Location: Edmonton

EXLAX works real good, causes the bear to lose traction! Wink

Arthur · Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2007 9:31 am Post subject:

My first "pistol grip" Laughing

SouthIdahoGary · Joined: 15 Jun 2005 Posts: 295 Location: Wilder, ID, USA

Mossberg 500 Persuader (Mariner is best). Pistol Grip forearm, folding stock, sling. Fits from shoulder to small of back. Comes around fast. 3" Mag. 00 Buck in the chamber and next up. Rest are slugs. No recoil when on adrenaline. Sore wrists later though.....

http://www.mossberg.com/products/default.asp?id=5&display=specs

click on model #'s for picture. Poke around site for more info.

Bald Man · Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2007 12:22 pm Post subject:

Defender it is. Cool

or take these guys with me. Nothing would be left standing Shocked

Thanks for the input gents.

sandman · Joined: 15 Jun 2005 Posts: 260 Location: The captains table

Looks like them thar boys would eat it after shooting it too! I heard of a cool trick once, wrap bacon around a can o' bug spray and leave it hanging around for yogi to chew on, sends them running with muskol breath!

WILSON · Joined: 17 Jun 2005 Posts: 352 Location: Mexico City

I heard this thing is used against bears somewhere in Alberta...

Bones35 · Joined: 30 Apr 2007 Posts: 5 Location: Prince George BC

My brother taught his wife to ----STOP DROP AND ROLL----when ever they see a bear.

shallow draft · Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2007 2:57 pm Post subject:

That drop and roll will work better with a salmon in her pocket