bea175 , there is no legal way to hunt with a .22 handgun in Canada so your recommendation, however practical for Alaska is a no-go in the Yukon.
I know nothing about Canadian firearm laws, but can you guys own any type of handgun. It would seem to me that it would be very handy to be able to carry a large caliber pistol while in bear country. Although, I'll admit that a shotgun or rifle would be better for fending off a bear attack, it would still be nice to have the option of a handgun.
