I don't think people take Bear Defence serious enough,in the past few of years 1 girl mauled while riding her bike on a bike trail,another woman killed while jogging,these around the Anchorage Bowl,plus there has been numerous other encounters with hikers and joggers.

Should that keep us from enjoying what we do, I think not ,as for me I carry something that will put a picture window in one should the need ever arise again.

Fair Winds and following Seas