I would say it all depends on the situation, your options and your comfort level around bears

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They are intelligent but can usually be dissuaded by doing things like wrapping a piece of bacon around a can of bear spray.


Phil Shoemaker
Alaska Master Guide,
Alaska Hunter Ed Instructor
FAA Master pilot
www.grizzlyskinsofalaska.com

Anyone who claims the 30-06 is not effective has either not used one, or else is unwittingly commenting on their marksmanship.