Bear Pepper Spray Repellent?

On Thu, 22 Jun 2006 16:42:15 GMT, rw
wrote:

Considering the condition of your feet and your maximum ground speed,
I'd be delighted to have you around in camp in bear country, if only you
weren't such an obnoxious asshole.

Yeah, it's tough walking. It's even tougher to grow old. But, I've
spent many days on the banks of Alaskan rivers, within sight of brown
bears, and, whatyaknow, here I am! d;o) I have never heard of a fly
fisherman having a bad encounter with bears. I have seen about 100
bears each week I have spent in Alaska, and there was never even a
"close encounter." They are too busy feeding on the salmon to care
about humans.

In Kamchatka, where they are heavily hunted, the mere smell of a human
has them scurrying into the bush.

If I was in camp with you, I'd sleep with both hands protecting my
cock. Putz. d;o)

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On Thu, 22 Jun 2006 16:42:15 GMT, rw
wrote:


Considering the condition of your feet and your maximum ground speed,
I'd be delighted to have you around in camp in bear country, if only you
weren't such an obnoxious asshole.


Yeah, it's tough walking. It's even tougher to grow old. But, I've
spent many days on the banks of Alaskan rivers, within sight of brown
bears, and, whatyaknow, here I am! d;o) I have never heard of a fly
fisherman having a bad encounter with bears.

http://www.sportfishingkenai.com/con...D=37&CAT_ID=72

Now you have heard of one.

I have seen about 100
bears each week I have spent in Alaska, and there was never even a
"close encounter." They are too busy feeding on the salmon to care
about humans.

Here's an apropos quote from the link above:

Larry Lewis, a Wildlife Technician, who among other duties teaches bear
safety for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, would agree. He
maintains that too often people get in trouble because they lose contact
with their surroundings, becoming totally engrossed in their fishing,
for instance. The other problem, he says, is complacency or a cavalier
attitude, believing that “it couldn’t happen to me,” or that because I
know all the “rules” for being in bear country I’ll be alright.


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On Thu, 22 Jun 2006 18:03:44 GMT, rw
wrote:

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On Thu, 22 Jun 2006 16:42:15 GMT, rw
wrote:


Considering the condition of your feet and your maximum ground speed,
I'd be delighted to have you around in camp in bear country, if only you
weren't such an obnoxious asshole.


Yeah, it's tough walking. It's even tougher to grow old. But, I've
spent many days on the banks of Alaskan rivers, within sight of brown
bears, and, whatyaknow, here I am! d;o) I have never heard of a fly
fisherman having a bad encounter with bears.

http://www.sportfishingkenai.com/con...D=37&CAT_ID=72

Now you have heard of one.


He seems to have been fishing at night. Bears are most active in the
evening and early morning. It doesn't say, however, if he took the
necessary precautions - making noise, allowing the bear to not be
surprised by his presence. My guess is that he startled a bear. That
ain't whatcha wanna do. Also, the encounter was in the Russian River
area, which is in the center of bear attack country, the Kenai
Peninsula.

I have seen about 100
bears each week I have spent in Alaska, and there was never even a
"close encounter." They are too busy feeding on the salmon to care
about humans.

Here's an apropos quote from the link above:

Larry Lewis, a Wildlife Technician, who among other duties teaches bear
safety for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, would agree. He
maintains that too often people get in trouble because they lose contact
with their surroundings, becoming totally engrossed in their fishing,
for instance. The other problem, he says, is complacency or a cavalier
attitude, believing that “it couldn’t happen to me,” or that because I
know all the “rules” for being in bear country I’ll be alright.

Golly. It's deja vu all over again. I have said I am not being
cavalier about it. Simply be aware of your surroundings and act
accordingly. Talk to any bear you may see. Never startle one. Never
run - you become prey if you run. Make noise, lotsa noise and make
yourself big by waving your arms if one comes too close. All of this
info is given to the sports before they ever see a fly rod. If you go
to Woods River, you have to take a "bear class" before they let you in
the park. Again, they give the same advice. If you think I was being
cavalier or compacent, you are dead wrong. Witness my remarks with:
http://hometown.aol.com/davplac/Alaska9-Aug04.html

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On Thu, 22 Jun 2006 18:03:44 GMT, rw
wrote:


Here's an apropos quote from the link above:

Larry Lewis, a Wildlife Technician, who among other duties teaches bear
safety for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, would agree. He
maintains that too often people get in trouble because they lose contact
with their surroundings, becoming totally engrossed in their fishing,
for instance. The other problem, he says, is complacency or a cavalier
attitude, believing that “it couldn’t happen to me,” or that because I
know all the “rules” for being in bear country I’ll be alright.


Golly. It's deja vu all over again. I have said I am not being
cavalier about it.

Gosh. I could have swore that you just wrote, "They are too busy feeding
on the salmon to care about humans."

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On Thu, 22 Jun 2006 19:41:24 GMT, rw
wrote:

Gosh. I could have swore that you just wrote, "They are too busy feeding
on the salmon to care about humans."

What about this don't you understand, Barnard. I am not cavalier
about bears. Period. And, they *are* too busy feeding on salmon
skin/brains. Next time you go to Alaska, catch a couple of big fish,
hang them around your neck and approach a bear. Get real close. Trust
me, don't be afraid. When you get close enough, throw the salmon.
Betcha the bear goes for the salmon and not you. You like experiments
(ha!). This would be a neat one, ey? Hey, ya always got that great
big gun to protect you. d;o)

Thank you for keeping me busy and amused this afternoon. I am fasting
for a medical procedure (we all know what) in the a.m., and getting my
mind off of food by having a ****ing contest with you has helped.
However, talk of fillet of salmon and fried potatoes and beer has not
helped.

I hope the doc tells me I am a "perfect" asshole in the morning.

d;o)

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Thank you for keeping me busy and amused this afternoon. I am fasting
for a medical procedure (we all know what) in the a.m., and getting my
mind off of food by having a ****ing contest with you has helped.
However, talk of fillet of salmon and fried potatoes and beer has not
helped.

I hope the doc tells me I am a "perfect" asshole in the morning.

If the doctor finds your head up there tell him to cut it off. You don't
need it.

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On Thu, 22 Jun 2006 20:10:47 GMT, rw
wrote:

If the doctor finds your head up there tell him to cut it off. You don't
need it.

Good comeback. Made me laugh and forget the food. Thanks, Putz.

d;o)

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Thank you for keeping me busy and amused this afternoon. I am fasting
for a medical procedure (we all know what) in the a.m., and getting my
mind off of food by having a ****ing contest with you has helped.
However, talk of fillet of salmon and fried potatoes and beer has not
helped.

I hope the doc tells me I am a "perfect" asshole in the morning.

Good luck with that. I hope the results are perfect and
you don't enjoy it too much. ;-) I was warned at my last
physical, age 49, that I'm due for my first one this year.

--
Ken Fortenberry

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wrote:
Thank you for keeping me busy and amused this afternoon. I am fasting
for a medical procedure (we all know what) in the a.m., and getting my
mind off of food by having a ****ing contest with you has helped.
However, talk of fillet of salmon and fried potatoes and beer has not
helped. I hope the doc tells me I am a "perfect" asshole in the morning.

Good luck with that. I hope the results are perfect and
you don't enjoy it too much. ;-) I was warned at my last
physical, age 49, that I'm due for my first one this year.

--
Ken Fortenberry

Good luck with that also Dave, I had one two years ago at age 50.
The worst part is not being able to eat before the exam, the best part is
stuffing your face after the exam,
that's after hearing everything is A-OK.
-tom