Pistolero
Well-Known Member
In a related news item.....
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I have done a lot of hiking in Yellowstone and much more in Wind River range south of there. Grizz numbers
are steadily increasing. No doubt some maulings are due to brain dead tourists, but others seem to be just
being there when the bear decides he/she doesn't like it.
Always in Yellowstone, even before it was officially OK, I carried a .44 Mag. Just not willing to stand there
and say "Oh, gosh, I sure am glad I obeyed their rule against guns in parks......." as a grizz chewed on me
or my wife. We have had bear spray for a while, too, and now that carrying is legal, I more openly carry on
any trail in Yellowstone, even the day hike ones. Strong side, high holster tends to blend in to the
dark blue daypack, but have never had anyone say a word. They seem oblivious. Never once even a
funny look. Nobody ever mentioned the wife's prominent chest holster for the big bear spray, I guess
that is pretty obvious what it is and why we have it.
Bill
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I have done a lot of hiking in Yellowstone and much more in Wind River range south of there. Grizz numbers
are steadily increasing. No doubt some maulings are due to brain dead tourists, but others seem to be just
being there when the bear decides he/she doesn't like it.
Always in Yellowstone, even before it was officially OK, I carried a .44 Mag. Just not willing to stand there
and say "Oh, gosh, I sure am glad I obeyed their rule against guns in parks......." as a grizz chewed on me
or my wife. We have had bear spray for a while, too, and now that carrying is legal, I more openly carry on
any trail in Yellowstone, even the day hike ones. Strong side, high holster tends to blend in to the
dark blue daypack, but have never had anyone say a word. They seem oblivious. Never once even a
funny look. Nobody ever mentioned the wife's prominent chest holster for the big bear spray, I guess
that is pretty obvious what it is and why we have it.
Bill