air horns instead of bear spray?.......

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Posted by skyrim (98.202.107.115) on 09:46:12 04/04/15

I've wondered for some time if air horns could be effective as bear deterrents. The attached article suggests that they may be.
These things, if you are not familiar, are extremely noisy little devises. Additionally they may also call attention to a situation in the woods that could get help started in your direction.
I'm certain that there are several negative issues with their use, not the least of which would be annoying wildlife and others seeking quiet and solitude in the woods, but wondering what others here may think......
http://www.backpacker.com/survival/ask-a-bear-can-boat-horns-scare-bears/

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I like Hooters suggestion! - John 20:27:16 04/04/15 (0)
instead? how about both? - Hoot 09:57:39 04/04/15 (13)
- hmmmmmm... - skyrim 06:56:26 04/05/15 (12)
  - All of the current bear sprays.. - DaveP 10:21:32 04/12/15 (0)
  - Another reason I do a lot of off-trail hiking - Ballpark Frank 10:01:52 04/05/15 (10)
    - Thanks for your input Ballpark........ - skyrim 12:29:28 04/05/15 (9)
      - Thanks for the clarification - Ballpark Frank 07:26:47 04/06/15 (8)
        
        Alternative horn method - Granite Head 14:48:57 04/06/15 (7)
        
        I like this idea................. - skyrim 17:59:08 04/06/15 (0)
        
        Staccato noise is the trick - Ballpark Frank 16:33:16 04/06/15 (5)
        
        Would this work" - John 17:33:50 04/06/15 (4)
        
        Providing............................... - Ballpark Frank 17:51:19 04/06/15 (3)
        
        Talk about DINNER BELLS - Granite Head 17:56:52 04/06/15 (1)
        
        Like! BP and V! - John 20:50:46 04/06/15 (0)
        
        You guys are too funny.................... nm - skyrim 17:56:28 04/06/15 (0)

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