Bear Pistols for bow hunters?

[Bill Christy]

Carrying a sidearm while hunting is controversial. However, in Idaho's grizzly country, carrying a sidearm is a must for bowhunter and rifle hunter alike. Each hunting season, the news is filled with at least one story of a grizzly bear attack ending with a bow hunter having to kill the bear with a sidearm because bear spray failed to have any affect on the attacking bear. Whether we hunt with bow or rifle, we are often surprised with our main weapon out of reach. Keeping a sidearm with us at all times insures our chance for survival.

 

[perma]

I carry a 1 cm pistol in those underground water caves where the elk hang out.

 

[ccc23454]

Carrying a sidearm while hunting is controversial. However, in Idaho's grizzly country, carrying a sidearm is a must for bowhunter and rifle hunter alike. Each hunting season, the news is filled with at least one story of a grizzly bear attack ending with a bow hunter having to kill the bear with a sidearm because bear spray failed to have any affect on the attacking bear.

Please post last years news article

 

[Trial153]

I carry two six shooters, one on each side.

 

[BackofBeyond]

 

[TheTone]

Hunted Idaho grizzly country multiple years without a pistol on me. Even killed an elk one time when I forgot my spray at home! Can’t believe I didn’t end up as a news article

 

[Trial153]

Hunted Idaho grizzly country multiple years without a pistol on me. Even killed an elk one time when I forgot my spray at home! Can’t believe I didn’t end up as a news article

You were in mortal danger and you escaped by the skin of your nut sack. Next time you won’t be so lucky!

 

[BAKPAKR]

Hunted Idaho grizzly country multiple years without a pistol on me. Even killed an elk one time when I forgot my spray at home! Can’t believe I didn’t end up as a news article

You are just lucky…

 

[jimh406]

I don’t think carrying a sidearm is controversial in states that have Grizzlies.

As far as not carrying or even bringing bear spray, if you feel lucky, it’s up to you. However, it’s like carrying for personal protection, very few people will ever need it.

 

[howl]

This thread is Terrific!

 

[RemingtonRules]

Where can I find elk in Idaho? I have a sidearm.

 

[BackofBeyond]

Where can I find elk in Idaho? I have a sidearm.

In the mountains, also out in the sagebrush. Sometimes in an alfalfa field.

It’s also 100% required to be packin’ heat all the time.

 

[Bill Christy]

I carry a 1 cm pistol in those underground water caves where the elk hang out.

The common popular caliber sidearm nowadays seems to be the 10mm semi. for grizzly and black bear. Personally, I carry a .45 colt revolver.

 

[perma]

The common popular caliber sidearm nowadays seems to be the 10mm semi. for grizzly and black bear. Personally, I carry a .45 colt revolver.

Do you have a relative named Harold?

 

[Straight Arrow]

Which hogleg for quick draw in griz-behind-every-tree country? Yet another 'redumbdant' thread!

 

[LuketheDog]

nut sack

This is a little redundant.

 

[Trial153]

This is a little redundant.

It’s being prepared. Same reason I carry two six shooters

 

[CRJR45]

It doesn't matter what you carry , you just have to declare your dominance !

 

[MThuntr]

Please post last years news article

It's in the onion

 

[The Hedgehog]

This one needs a little RJ The Hunter.