Yikes, these guys are lucky! http://www.foxnews.com/science/2012...nded-elk-attacked-by-grizzly/?test=latestnews
Well that answers that questions, bears are deterred by the releasing of bowels. Would be a heck of a chaffing walk though. We all know the one that got bit was the slower of the two. Very glad they made it out alright, will be a crazy story.
That is why one of the first pieces of equipment I purchased and became familiar with for backpack hunting was a Ruger Vaquero .45 LC.
I agree, if I'm going into bear country to hunt the least I'm going to carry is pepper spray. More than likely my off duty carry weapon.
The experienced bow hunter could've been a mother-in-law..in any case never get between Yogi and a free meal.