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My belief system says any non-biting dog, will bite given the right circumstances. I am not terrified by bears, in fact I would rather startle a black bear on the trail than someones rottweilers that...

My son and ex-wife startled a black bear (and themselves) as they returned near the the parking area of a local hike. They froze, bear spray ready, and the bear walked away. They think it circled...

As in all things, everyone up here has at least one opinion. I have gone in remote areas with a .45. Never had to use it. But if needed, it can be a great noisemaker. Don't hike remote areas alone....

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