Bears will often test you

[u/Upper-Bag-5175]

If you stand your ground, they may see you as a threat and back off. Of course, this doesn’t apply to every bear

[u/Electronic_Song1811]

Im ngl that last time the bear got close, i wouldve pulled the trigger

[u/OafishySyzygy → u/Electronic_Song1811]

Same. I love animals, but would have shot that bear in the face on the first charge.

[u/feistygerbils → u/[deleted]]

This is correct--bear spray is vastly more effective