HardrockMiner wrote:

Found something that may be of interest to tenters in the boondocks. I was doing a search for bear bangers (kind of a big firecracker that makes a loud noise) and stumbled across a gadget that might be ideal for scaring away middle of the night bear visits.

http://www.bearsmart.com/bearsBackyard/Deterrents.html

Critter Gitter
Using passive infrared, body heat and motion detection, Critter Gitter detects animals moving into its protected area. It then makes ear piercing sounds (and flashing lights) to send them fleeing. Once the animal has cleared the area Critter Gitter automatically resets itself. This detector changes its sound and light patterns with each intrusion and protects a diagonal area of up to 40' (depending on the size of the animal). It comes complete with a 9-volt alkaline battery and a protective weather bag. The strobe siren enhancer is an auxiliary and separate source of light and sound greatly augmenting the effect of the device.

wiiawiwb wrote:

Statistically, you are twice as likely to survive a bear attack if you have bear spray than if have a firearm. Most bear attacks come unexpectedly and quickly. With a firearm you need to be able to unholster, aim and precisely hit a charging grizzly. Not many people can do that.

If you're going in bear territory get the 10.2 ounce Counter Assualt canister and buy the practice can. You don't want to learn how to break the seal and spray when an 800 lb. grizzly is charging you from 100 feet away.

Ozimo wrote:



A bear has poor eyesight, but they can smell a Hershey bar from a half mile away.

downtheroadIgo wrote:

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Some people thought it was a bear repellent, like OFF is a mosquito repellent. They say it's effective used that way too. The bears leave the area to get away from all the noise.