>>>>From: "Davis, Stephen G FOR:EX" <Stephen.Davis_at_gems4.gov.bc.ca> I don't think firepower is the answer here. It is well documented that making loud noises is very effective at scaring away wildlife. <snip> <<<< That's what I've heard too. I hope it's true, since my only defense against an attacking bear or cougar is a cheapo air horn that I carry with me. It's capable of emitting a very loud sound for all of about 10 to 15 seconds (gulp). Does anyone have any reassuring comments/experiences backing up whether this would really work??? Evan Dallas Woodinville, Washington *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
> From: "Evan Dallas" <Evan_Dallas_at_notes.ntrs.com> > >>>>From: "Davis, Stephen G FOR:EX" <Stephen.Davis_at_gems4.gov.bc.ca> > > I don't think firepower is the answer here. It is well documented that > making loud noises is very effective at scaring away wildlife. <snip> <<<< > > That's what I've heard too. I hope it's true, since my only defense > against an attacking bear or cougar is a cheapo air horn that I carry with > me. It's capable of emitting a very loud sound for all of about 10 to 15 > seconds (gulp). Wasn't it Eminem that our troops were blasting at the Iraqi troops to frighten them into dropping their weapons and running away? Maybe you need to take a big boom box into bear terriory with an Eminem CD. And ear plugs for you and your paddling partners. :-) Jackie *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
It was mentioned that sound can be used to scare away large critters bent on mayhem, and Eninem was mentioned. Hey if he wants to be point man that's cool. Sorta like a sacrificial anode eh? I've always though things like bells & shouting in people visited wilderness areas is like ringing the dinner gong while bathing in the stew. Failing that, I'll continue to carry my .44 or 12 ga. as I have zero desire to be on the losing side of a, "tragic wildlife misunderstanding." Be they a he, she, or they; better them than me. Innocent, guilty, common, or endangered, last of species, my fault, their fault, don't matter. I'm sorry..... me first, me first! KMN *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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