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/Omega_Shaman May 07 '26

I live on a mountain in BC and have bear sightings on my house camera about once a month this time of year. I have had a black bear in my garage once.

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u/dke783 May 07 '26

Jeebers. I can't imagine going out to the car and having Old Smoky there licking his lips!

Do they show aggression towards you and your family? Or do they just shoo away with some shouting?

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u/Omega_Shaman May 07 '26

I have never had one even acknowledge me. They just go about their business. The key is not to do anything stupid because black bears kill people more than any other animal in BC.