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According to the story within which the video you responded to was embedded, that's essentially what is done when possible.
This is a very old post but the thread came up recently and I was scanning it out of interest. As a public service announcement, particularly as we get closer to tourist season, remember that concealed carry permits often do not apply across state lines. Every year, tourists come to NYC not understanding this limitation. It usually comes up at museums or other areas with security scanners. They are caught carrying, then get a nice tour of the NYC court system and a criminal record as a souvenir. And no weapons of any kind are permitted on public transportation. Yes that includes your pocket knife. If you feel so unsafe that you need to carry, stay home or take a cab. Not interested in any debate, just a notice since dozens of people are arrested and convicted under these circumstances every year, quite often with a felony conviction.
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Same here. The two critters I hope never to encounter again are a polar bear and a saltwater croc. First encounters respectively were about 5 kilometers south of Churchill, Manitoba (Canada) approximately 30 to 40 meters inland from Hudson Bay and a few meters from the water's edge at Yellow Water Billabong, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia.
That wasn't the question. The question was what creature I'd most like to avoid on a trail. Since my chances of coming across a mountain lion or a bear are statistically very low (and the chances of being injured or killed by one are even lower), I'd rather avoid mosquitos and ticks. The chances of coming across them are much higher, and the death rates don't even come close to comparison (about 1 million mosquito deaths worldwide per year versus 27 mountain lion deaths in the past 100 years and about 3-5 bear deaths per year in North America). Given the statistics, I'll take my chances with the bears and mountain lions.
Do you throw those on the grill like Tex?
I wonder what the death rates per encounter are though? I mean, I can come across 100 mosquitos during a short hike. But if I come across 1 mountain lion, which is more likely to be harmful? Might be closer that the overall death rates would indicate...
Certainly. I can’t step outside without being attacked by at least 1000 mosquitos and I’m still alive. If there is a mosquito within a 10 mile radius, it will somehow find me. I’ve also seen my fair share of bears without issue (black bears are generally very docile unless guarding a cub). But never a mountain lion. The probability of encountering a bear or cougar is relatively slim. But certainly more dangerous if it does occur.
Ah... I'm lucky to not be one of those people... but get my fair share. I've only had one experience where a short morning hike left me with something like 15 mosquito bites on my lower legs. Never experienced that other times hiking that same trail ... something about that season/day I guess.
