Spray and pray. That’s likely what’s happening if you’ve pulled the safety wedge from your bear-spray canister to fend off an aggressive bruin. But what do you need to know before you’ve gotten to this point? Where was the place to keep it? When do you decide it’s time to engage this option? Is it less or more effective than a pistol? Do you carry a pistol, spray, or both? What are the pros and cons of each? Brian DeBolt, Wyoming Game and Fish Department Large Carnivore Conflict Coordinator, gives us some great info and best practices to consider for your next outdoor outing. 

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