I've been charged twice and the first time ended with a dead bear. Second time was a false charge and he turned and hauled ass just as I was starting to squeeze the trigger. There is no way I'd carry pepper spray. I carry a 45-70 loaded with 520 grain hard cast, gas checked Pile Drivers during fishing season. During hunting season I carry a .375 Ruger. Also carry a .454 Casull but I feel just as comfortable with a 12 gauge pump. The failure rate is too high with pepper spray, and besides, if you're going to spend time in the woods, you might as well be the king of the jungle. JMHO
