Re: [Paddlewise] Bears

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From: Elaine Harmon <eharmon_at_cs.miami.edu>
Date: Tuesday, August 17, 1999 6:08 PM
Subject: RE: [Paddlewise] Bears


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>The best thing I could think of as a repellent was whatever gives decaying
>flesh its nauseating aroma. I suspect that is repellent to any creature
>but a scavenger, since it would be unhealthy for anyone else, and there
>should be a selective advantage in being repelled by it. Has anyone heard
>of attempts to use this? e
>


I'm sure some bears love the odor of decaying flesh. I gather Grizzlies
cover their kill to let it get good and ripe before eating it (that's why
playing dead during a Grizzly attack might work). Better to fight a black
bear, they will eat you freshly killed.
There was once a rape repellant on the market. It was a small vial that you
could snap and put on your clothes or yourself. The concentrated odor of
Skunk! Not pleasant but better than being raped or eaten.
Matt Broze
http://www.marinerkayaks.com


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