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2naSalit

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4. They can be on you before you can...

Reply to rollin74 (Reply #3)

Thu Sep 18, 2025, 08:01 PM

Sep 18

Get the safety off. Sounds like he was able to activate the spray while under attack... I'd say well done.

Except, the protocol for hiking in bear territory is to make noise so the bear can hear you coming, most of them will get away from you... hard to surprise them that way. And avoid hiking solo.

Also, it's hyperphagia time, bears are very aggressive right now as they prep for hibernation.

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A bear in the woods is a "surprise encounter" now? flvegan Sep 18 #1

It surprised the bear. rateyes Sep 18 #2

I'm pretty sure you're supposed to use bear spray rollin74 Sep 18 #3

They can be on you before you can... 2naSalit Sep 18 #4

Surprise encounter? So this wasn't a planned date? No flowers? hardluck Sep 18 #5

Signs all over GYE not to hike alone. Strelnikov_ Sep 18 #6

My wife and I were just there a year ago ITAL Sep 18 #7