Originally Posted By: TM
Posted this on another forum, got a few responses. Let's see what you guys think.

Would you knowingly venture into bear country with a
.357 Magnum, either for hunting or for defense. Gun and load is your choice. Let's take Alaska out of the equation since that's where we can get into some really big bears. Let's keep this confined to the lower 48.


Yes. I live in BB country and have quit feeding the birds except in the winter because my feeder and bird bath have been detroyed during the night too many times. I have carried my .45 M&P and flashlight for bon fires and weenie roasts but never needed it. I think a .357mag would be better.