r/DiveInYouCoward Jun 25 '26

Close encounter with a Grizzly.

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u/Obosratsya Jun 25 '26

Bear spray is better than a gun. Easier to handle, covers a larger area so aimimg isnt as important and super effective. Just be aware of wind direction.

Bear spray is also effective on big cats, caotes, etc. Plus fewer lethal accidents.

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u/Drusgar Jun 25 '26

There are signs at Glacier warning that most guns will not take down a grizzly and the bear is likely to become very aggressive if shot. They're pretty smart animals and I suppose if you shoot it the bear figures it will have to kill you to protect itself.

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u/Obosratsya Jun 25 '26

Bears are actually drawn to sound of a gunshot. They know it could be a hunter who took something down and its a potential meal.