I don't think firepower is the answer here. It is well documented that making loud noises is very effective at scaring away wildlife. The odds are much greater that you will shoot yourself or somebody else rather than be attacked by an animal. Is it just me or is the thought of a bunch of gun toting kayakers scary as hell? I'd rather take my chances with the bears and cougars. Keep a clean campsite, secure your food and if needed use bear bangers or bang a pot. If you come up to Canada leave your guns at home, they are not welcome over our borders. Steve Davis Victoria *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Wed Jun 18 2003 - 14:45:57 PDT
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