r/canadaguns • u/dke783 • May 07 '26

Shooting Have you ever had a bear incident?

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Honest question: have you ever had to fend off an aggressive bear in Canada? (hunting or otherwise) What happened,​ and what worked for your response? ​​

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u/DonAzuld May 07 '26

Never had to fight one but had plenty of non aggressive encounters. I keep bear spray on me, rifle in my vehicle. If I see them I leave them alone.

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u/IcyManufacturer7480 May 07 '26

How is rifle in your vehicle gonna help you during an aggressive bear encounter. Honest question.

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u/zporb May 07 '26

Id assume its for protection when driving/being near the vehicle