Yes, I've got another bear question. Black bears are out and about now in my neck of the woods. I was wondering if anyone has any experience or knowledge reference to the use of bean-bag shot as a bear deterent. I've read that black bears will most often feint a charge rather than press on with a deadly attack. I've encountered black bears on several occasions, at close range, and have never actually felt threatened. However, it is apparant that the bear, in some circumstances, showed no fear of humans. This is not a good thing. I wouldn't want to kill a bear unless it was a 'clear and present danger' to my personal safety or the safety of others around me. I was wondering if a bean-bag shot to the butt would be enough to keep a bear from coming back. I thought about loading up with a bean-bag round as a first shot, only then followed with triple 000 and slug.
What do y'all know about the effectiveness (or ineffectiveness) of bean-bags against bears? Remember, I'm only talkin' about black bears. Brown bears and Grizzlies are not encountered around here ...
What do y'all know about the effectiveness (or ineffectiveness) of bean-bags against bears? Remember, I'm only talkin' about black bears. Brown bears and Grizzlies are not encountered around here ...