Question for the hunters/gun experts here........... - Page 8

MrIcky · 12-04-2009, 11:36 AM

I'd take AK Mike's advice over mine since he's done the time. I was told a long time ago that about 90% of the reason you have a gun when you're fishing is to be a security blanket so you don't take off running. Having a reasonable defense helps make you calm so you can stand still or back up slowly or whatever you think is best instead of trying to outsprint a bear.

I personally carry a gun, but the bears really don't seem to care about you. They just keep on fishing.

To my knowledge, the only 3 animals in North America that attack and eat people in a purposeful way are mountain lions, alligators, and polar bears. I used to think it was the first 2, but I just watched a documentary about polar bears hunting people and the people hunting back. IMHO the animal that scares me the most in the wild is a moose.

Zeus · 12-04-2009, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by MrIcky

I'd take AK Mike's advice over mine since he's done the time. I was told a long time ago that about 90% of the reason you have a gun when you're fishing is to be a security blanket so you don't take off running. Having a reasonable defense helps make you calm so you can stand still or back up slowly or whatever you think is best instead of trying to outsprint a bear.

I personally carry a gun, but the bears really don't seem to care about you. They just keep on fishing.

To my knowledge, the only 3 animals in North America that attack and eat people in a purposeful way are mountain lions, alligators, and polar bears. I used to think it was the first 2, but I just watched a documentary about polar bears hunting people and the people hunting back. IMHO the animal that scares me the most in the wild is a moose.

Yea I've seen some scary shit about Polar Bears.... in fact just last week a kid had to kill one because the bear had been stalking him. That said, if there was one animal I wouldn't want to be anywhere near in the wild it'd probably be a Siberian Tiger. (Yes. Hypothetical) Those things are ridiculous. They hunt and eat grizzlies.

I'm not a fan off Moose, but at least with them I know I could climb a tree. lol.

Curt@BMCPerformance · 12-04-2009, 12:21 PM

Isn't there some crazy hybrid bear now to it's a combo of a grizzly bear and a polar bear?

Zeus · 12-04-2009, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Curt@BMCPerformance

Isn't there some crazy hybrid bear now to it's a combo of a grizzly bear and a polar bear?

And it carries a chain saw.

MrIcky · 12-04-2009, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeus

Yea I've seen some scary shit about Polar Bears.... in fact just last week a kid had to kill one because the bear had been stalking him. That said, if there was one animal I wouldn't want to be anywhere near in the wild it'd probably be a Siberian Tiger. (Yes. Hypothetical) Those things are ridiculous. They hunt and eat grizzlies.

I'm not a fan off Moose, but at least with them I know I could climb a tree. lol.

LOL well if you find yourself in Asia facing down Siberian Tigers- then good luck to you lol.

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Originally Posted by Curt@BMCPerformance

Isn't there some crazy hybrid bear now to it's a combo of a grizzly bear and a polar bear?

I think so. I don't know much about them accept that they (scientists) were concerned because of melting glaciers blah blah blah that their ranges were closer and you'd see more of them.

Zeus · 12-04-2009, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MrIcky

LOL well if you find yourself in Asia facing down Siberian Tigers- then good luck to you lol.

I'd really be screwed.

Brokinarrow · 12-04-2009, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Curt@BMCPerformance

Isn't there some crazy hybrid bear now to it's a combo of a grizzly bear and a polar bear?

I wouldn't be surprised. If the polar bears' habitat is as threatened as the experts say it is, it would make sense that they would begin to move inland and possibly mate with grizzlies. The resulting hybrid would be more adapted to the new climate.

I know i've read about coyote/wolf hybrids in the states that are beginning to fill some of the niche's that wolves used to. Very interesting to see evolution in progress.

Zeus · 12-04-2009, 01:08 PM

Hybrid.

Brokinarrow · 12-04-2009, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeus

Hybrid.

Guess I can't really spot the grizzly characteristics there. I'm sure there are, I just don't know what to look for vs a purebred polar bear....

Zeus · 12-04-2009, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Brokinarrow

Guess I can't really spot the grizzly characteristics there. I'm sure there are, I just don't know what to look for vs a purebred polar bear....

Claws, facial structure, overall build and the 'dark' in the face. Look's more like a white Grizzly than a brown polar bear.

Brokinarrow · 12-04-2009, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeus

Claws, facial structure, overall build and the 'dark' in the face. Look's more like a white Grizzly than a brown polar bear.

ok, gotcha. Very interesting.

Scrappy Doo · 12-04-2009, 03:03 PM

I havn't read this thread yet but i would stick to either the 44 mag, 454, or 50 smith and wesson on handguns. Anything else just isn't big enough.

I would personally bring a small lever gun in .45-70.

orangetwk · 12-05-2009, 04:25 AM

i would go with S&W 460 or my favorite BMG 50cal, 50 cal is to heavy whan tring to fish! I will try to post picts tomarrow.

Jamie Mac · 12-05-2009, 09:53 AM

I personally would just invite along MacGuyver and Chuck Norris as fishing buddies. MacGuyver to carry the paper clip that Chuck would kill the bear with.

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12-04-2009, 11:36 AM	#99
MrIcky Drives: Dodge Ram Megacab & Cobalt SS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Boise Posts: 1,536	I'd take AK Mike's advice over mine since he's done the time. I was told a long time ago that about 90% of the reason you have a gun when you're fishing is to be a security blanket so you don't take off running. Having a reasonable defense helps make you calm so you can stand still or back up slowly or whatever you think is best instead of trying to outsprint a bear. I personally carry a gun, but the bears really don't seem to care about you. They just keep on fishing. To my knowledge, the only 3 animals in North America that attack and eat people in a purposeful way are mountain lions, alligators, and polar bears. I used to think it was the first 2, but I just watched a documentary about polar bears hunting people and the people hunting back. IMHO the animal that scares me the most in the wild is a moose.

12-04-2009, 12:21 PM	#101
Curt@BMCPerformance Drives: 2005 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 121	Isn't there some crazy hybrid bear now to it's a combo of a grizzly bear and a polar bear?

12-04-2009, 01:08 PM	#106
Zeus BOOOOOM MF'R!! Drives: to Chipotle daily Join Date: May 2009 Location: Flo-Rida Posts: 3,614	Hybrid.

12-04-2009, 03:03 PM	#110
Scrappy Doo Drives: Callaway Rogue Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: W8n 4 Snow, Minnesota Posts: 4,731	I havn't read this thread yet but i would stick to either the 44 mag, 454, or 50 smith and wesson on handguns. Anything else just isn't big enough. I would personally bring a small lever gun in .45-70.

12-05-2009, 04:25 AM	#111
orangetwk Drives: 2010 IOM CAMARO Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Springfield Posts: 46	i would go with S&W 460 or my favorite BMG 50cal, 50 cal is to heavy whan tring to fish! I will try to post picts tomarrow.