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Guns and bears on the trail

Dave Workman

Dave Workman

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Guns, bears and differences of opinion

Some of the folks on the Northwest Hiker’s forum are engaged in a spirited discussion about whether it is more effective to carry a gun or pepper spray in bear country; a debate ignited by a story that appeared in the Anchorage Daily News that suggests guns make no difference in bear encounters.


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