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Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent
When faced with that 1% case of an animal that will probably slowly and greusomely massacre them and even feed on them while they're still breathing, they're assured that a modest reserve of spray will hit its target and successfully deter it.
I wish I could confidently have that much trust in a can of anything.
If the same rules that exist for hunters/carriers on crown land were expanded to parks backcountry I really doubt things would suddenly devolve into Dick Cheney shootings every weekend in the woods. Rules and regulations are in place and this is Canada. It's not like they'd be handing out rifles to Joe shmoe at the door.
You just retain massive penalties for shooting down protected species in non emergency situations.
Personally, I'd feel comforted knowing a few people out there have the means to scare off a dangerous animal. And that doesn't necessarily mean gunning down the animal where mistakes could be made, but firing a warning shot to scare it. Often times, that's enough to gain the upper hand in that situation.
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There are less than 10 (probably closer to 4-5) wardens patrolling the 6000+ sq kms of true wilderness in BNP. It's already a bit of a #### show where poachers cross the imaginary line...give them an excuse of plausible deniability and watch what happens.
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Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent
Yup.
The value of peace of mind can't be overstated. And honestly, that could only work in the parks favour if they want people to continue flooding through their gates and paying the toll.
I'm pretty sure this story shook most regular local hikers I know, and I haven't seen them out there since.
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It can also be stated as a false sense of security, which is probably more dangerous.