Hiking, hunting, or any activity that can bring you in contact with a brown bear means you should be prepared for the encounter. Or in black-bear country in the spring, you don’t want to get between momma and her cubs. Sure, you can pack bear repellent, but we prefer something other than a peppery spray — such as six doses of 44 Magnum to stop more than 300 pounds of fur, teeth, and claws.
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