I don't much worry about WI bears but twice I came face-to-face with a woof about 1.5 mi northwest of your land . The first time I had a ML with me, the second time I had both ML and a 44mag.
No threat from the woof either time but I'm glad I had something along to eliminate the treat, if needed. No reason not to!
WN
'Tis far better to walk alone than to follow a crowd going the wrong way.
. The first time I had a ML with me, the second time I had both ML and a 44mag. 