Yellowstone

[buckeye4rnr]

Hey guys,

I'm heading to Yellowstone this weekend to camp and hike but wanted to know your thoughts on a gun(XDm Compact 9mm), bear spray, or a box of grenades?

Most people I've talked to said they've never seen a bear there but after reading some stories I'd rather have something and not need it than crap my pants right before I'm something's dinner.






Disclaimer: Obviously, I do not have a box of grenades.

[Mick-Boy]

I took my girlfriend and her son up to Yellowstone this spring. I had bear spray in my pack but I carried everywhere I went too. Four legged animals aren't the only ones I'm concerned with....

[birddog]

It is reported that bear spray is far more effective when dealing with grizzlys than a firearm.

That being said, you wouldnt catch me in that country without my .44 mag.


Don't forget Grand Teton too. My wife and I didn't care formYellowstone because there was way too many people but we really loved Teton.

[Great-Kazoo]

1) If you are legal to CCW why not have it with you.
2) Bear spray will either deter a potential attack, OR season you just enough for the bear to enjoy a good meal (depending on your weight)

3) grenades are bulky and that space could be used for water.

Go with gun and bear spray. Have a great time and don't forget your camera, you will be kicking yourself later. Don't ask me how i know.

[sniper7]

Im going to agree with Jim here and say gun and bear spray and go one step further and advise you to invite someone to go with you or someone you meet up there to tag along as long as you are positive you are faster than they are.

[cfortune]

Editted due to mis-information. My bad.

[Great-Kazoo]

Remember, Wyoming has constitutional carry. No permit needed.

Only for residents of WYO. You still need to have a permit. What do you think this is the wild west?

[buckeye4rnr]

I should've mentioned I'm going with my girlfriend and 3 other people so I won't be alone and I know I'm the fastest out of them if it comes to that haha.

We're leaving tonight and driving to a bit south of Jackson Hole then spending some time in the Tetons before Yellowstone since we can't get our campsite until noon or something.

[Mtn.man]

we saw many bears, where ever there is a rangers truck you will see the bears.

the ones in the park are radio controlled evidently as they all had collars and like I said see a truck follow it it will go to where it wants the bear to be seen.

Outside the park I fished the Shoshone and had a huge boar come out on the opposite side. just make sure you catch enough for both of you or just forfiet yours and go to the store.

[cfortune]

Only for residents of WYO. You still need to have a permit. What do you think this is the wild west?

Living there for 18 years, yes, I did think it was the wild west. My mistake. Just looked it up and you are absolutely correct.

[spqrzilla]

I regularly see bears in Yellowstone, but usually do so with plenty of bait - other tourists - between me and the bear. If you are camping in the park, then the handgun would be handy but I'd try the spray first just because there is no reason to kill one unless they are truly aggressive.

[Mtn.man]

And the bears have learned to take away your gun and use it on you.

[Teufelhund]

Don't rent one of the little cabins they've got out there. Just saw some news article about people contracting a deadly virus while staying there. Two campers dead so far.

[Ronin13]

Don't forget Grand Teton too. My wife and I didn't care formYellowstone because there was way too many people but we really loved Teton.

+1! I love Teton. Yellowstone, meh... you are right, way too many people. But very beautiful nonetheless, both locations. The tourists (somehow Asians love Yellowstone) are just ridiculous... They're everywhere! Can't even see animals without wading through lookieloos.

[Marlin]

Might want to check and see if they are trying to burn it down, before you go. [ROFL1] (Went there '03, seems they were havin' a fire. Couldn't go in.)

If they are, head to Cody and hit the museum, The firearms part is more than worth three times what the trip costs.

[Great-Kazoo]

Living there for 18 years, yes, I did think it was the wild west. My mistake. Just looked it up and you are absolutely correct.


Ah ye old Frontier Daze, before they banned discharging firearms in town.

[ruthabagah]

I love Yellowstone and the Tetons....

FYI: The Tetons got their name from French Canadians fur tradder. Tetons is a derogative word for woman breast.....

[Chad4000]

when camping I just put slugs in the 18" shotty for bears...

[Mick-Boy]

If they are, head to Cody and hit the museum, The firearms part is more than worth three times what the trip costs.

Huge +1. That museum is very cool.

[rockhound]

Don't rent one of the little cabins they've got out there. Just saw some news article about people contracting a deadly virus while staying there. Two campers dead so far.


wasn't that yosemite, not yellowstone.

hantavirus

[DD977GM2]

Take whatever pistol you have, be it 9mm or whatever. It is better then throwing your hat at
a four legged animal or a 2 legged predator. Bear spray is also good to have.
So carry both. Have your GF or Wife ( I can not remember) carry a pistol too.
Bears have been killed with all kinds of rounds. I always have felt a round or 2 in the chops
meaning the tongue and throat will do more to deter with any firearm you have if you do not own a
magnum caliber pistol.

[Teufelhund]

wasn't that yosemite, not yellowstone.

hantavirus

Oh whoops. You're right. Disregard my last, over.

[brutal]

the ones in the park are radio controlled evidently as they all had collars and like I said see a truck follow it it will go to where it wants the bear to be seen.


Radio controlled bears. [ROFL2]

Y'all have seen this right?

http://www.ar-15.co/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=12498&stc=1&d=1346362800

[XC700116]

Ummm Yeah there are plenty around there. My buddy and I were touring the park via street legal dirt bikes 2 years ago, came up to a traffic jam (they are constant) and low and behold there's a momma bear and her 2 cubs. Everyone else is in their cages (cars) and we're hanging our asses out in the breeze on the bikes.

So when momma gets tired of being the center of attention and decides to cross the road and go up the hill, guess where the most open area to cross is? You guessed it, right behind our back tires. Thankfully she wasn't mad, her and the cubs crossed the road literally about a foot behind our rear tires. That's why the following pictures are showing them in 2 different places, first two are the original position, second after they crossed. In between camera was hanging from my neck on the strap with me ready to ride over the Subaru in front of me if necessary.

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Later in the day we came across another Sow and 2 cubs in another location close to the NE gate (Cooke City gate). After we got back from the trip we heard about an incident where a group of campers were mauled by a Sow and 2 cubs in a campground about a 1/4 mile from the 2nd location.

[WETWRKS]

I have seen a grizley up close and personal there. Also remember bears arn't the only critter there that can be dangerous. Buffalo, elk, moose...they can all get mean when they want to.

[rondog]

Yeah, I've heard that buffalo are best to stay far away from, they can be rather grumpy. And you're right, ALL of them are dangerous. Even though they're fairly used to yammering humans all around them.

[bigun1962]

Hike from the Tahoe and take a 12ga. Buy some liability insurance. You would be better off killing a 2 legged retard than a black or grizzly bear in Yellowstone. Good Luck.