Katmai 2023
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onlyone
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Brute
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Ok…he spent time in a tent after the park
Closed for the season…and the salmon (and food) was long gone…
onlyone
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Well…the “food” wasn’t gone….
I get it, I was just busting balls. I would have a hard time not killing everyone of them, that was that close. Self preservation ya know. I’m sure you carry what you need to extinguish the problem if needed.
Brute
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Nope…a couple guides carry bear spray, but that’s it…unless you’re toting a slug gun, it’s really not effective to have a sidearm with them that close
Spazbyt
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Years ago Smith & Wesson marketed a short barrel 500 magnum for backpacking in bear country. When I asked the Smith rep why the grips of the gun were blaze orange he said "It's easier to spot in a pile of bear shit so they can figure out exactly which bear ate you"
Traciehue
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Is that the famous Otis? He’s at least 27 years old and has a huge social media following. Im so jealous right now. That is my dream trip.
Brute
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Probably not…I saw at least 60 different bears…the only Otis I know of was Otis Redding…
Speedy_RCW
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Looks like another awesome trip Ed. Thanks for sharing.
All the AK guides I know would choose bear spray over a sidearm. However, they usually carry both for good measure.
Years ago Smith & Wesson marketed a short barrel 500 magnum for backpacking in bear country. When I asked the Smith rep why the grips of the gun were blaze orange he said "It's easier to spot in a pile of bear shit so they can figure out exactly which bear ate you"
All the AK guides I know would choose bear spray over a sidearm. However, they usually carry both for good measure.
JT@623
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I would imagine a rocket launcher would be tough to fit in a tackle box
TrailHunter
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I'm starting to think Bears like Asian Food.
Brute
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I’m starting to think I should get my waders out of the bag and string up a rod…
Brute
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I haven’t eaten bear meat in over 50 years…I don’t remember, except I didn’t care for it (it was a black bear). I do love venison & elk however…
Jsouder53
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I think it all depends on if it’s a spring or fall bear. Before or after hibernation, I think fall bear is better. I had a boss that would try to get a bear a year, for his dog’s food.
