Bear Burrito is not just an expression

[SuperTramp]

Maybe not a bad idea I was considering this http://www.grouseriver.com/Mossberg_...gun-000059.htm

that's a nice one!! but what if it is just a guy dressed up like a Grizz -then you'd be in trouble.i strongly suggest you practice some of these moves so that you are ready next time http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVS1UfCfxlU (yes i'm sure you have seen it but...)

[Bushman of yukon]

that's a nice one!! but what if it is just a guy dressed up like a Grizz -then you'd be in trouble.i strongly suggest you practice some of these moves so that you are ready next time http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVS1UfCfxlU (yes i'm sure you have seen it but...)

Any one with brains wouldn't pull a stunt like that with a hanger or tenter That was a funny vid for sure haha! Never seen that one.

[BillyBob58]

Maybe not a bad idea I was considering this http://www.grouseriver.com/Mossberg_...gun-000059.htm

Oh yes, that is the Cat's Meow all right! Nothing like six 72 caliber 12 gauge slugs for those close up encounters with the big boys, especially if the bear spray does not do it. Wonder what that weighs? I'm guessing 4 or 5 lbs?

[Bushman of yukon]

Oh yes, that is the Cat's Meow all right! Nothing like six 72 caliber 12 gauge slugs for those close up encounters with the big boys, especially if the bear spray does not do it. Wonder what that weighs? I'm guessing 4 or 5 lbs?

Yeah for sure I'm guessing it would be in the 4-5 pound range too. The electric bear fence weighs 4.7 lb. with batteries but this would feel better

[BLUEFIN 774]

Hey Bushman of yukon,

Glad to hear that you are alright and were not in the hammock at the time. I think one of those electric fence kits for your area may be a good idea.

Take care my buddy,

[Bushman of yukon]

Hey Bushman of yukon,

Glad to hear that you are alright and were not in the hammock at the time. I think one of those electric fence kits for your area may be a good idea.

Take care my buddy,

Thanks buddy I'm still on the fence about the fence I like the defender better. It's fun to blow things away I need more rugs and claws

[Theo]

Anyone notice the irony in a video about a bear tearing up a hammock and ending with "Enjoy the Wild"?

Glad a hammock and tarp were the only things damaged. They can be dealt with a lot easier than one of you guys.

[wardex66]

Oh yes, that is the Cat's Meow all right! Nothing like six 72 caliber 12 gauge slugs for those close up encounters with the big boys, especially if the bear spray does not do it. Wonder what that weighs? I'm guessing 4 or 5 lbs?

The 18.5 inch barrel Mossberg (with an OAL of 31 inches and about 6 pounds) is certainly an option but not the best IMO. With the .72 cal slug, 2.75 inch shell will not cut it for bear defense IMO; not enough penetration. When you go up to 3" magnum shells this will limit your round count to 3 (maybe 4) +1 or less, which I guess is good enough but..... I would further like to point that shooting 3" magnum 1+ ounce slugs from a shotgun with only a pistol grip is not very fun and is painful for most people. If multiple rounds are required in an emergency situation the large amount of recoil will slow your target acquisition and serious impair your aim. Shot placement is important. If you do decide to use this firearm for bear defense don't cheap out on the ammunition (no aluminum). The cheap stuff can jam. No matter which firearm you choose nothing beats practice and keeping recurrent with your firearm. Having said that the Mossy 500 is a good fun-gun.

[JohnSawyer]

Thanks guys I have no idea why it bit more than once.

One Word: FLOSSING.

Glad you weren't in it... If I were in that hammock, I'd soil myself so quick the bear would probably shake his head and leave...

So, it's probably not smart to discharge Bear Spray from inside a WBBB..... just sayin'....

[wardex66]

A woman was found Thursday night partially eaten and four black bears were put down near Lillooet British Columbia.
http://www.vancouversun.com/technolo...907/story.html

The article also states: A recent study by University of Calgary professor Stephen Herrero suggests that predatory bear (black) attacks are on the rise in North America.