# Got charged at by a black bear

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**Created:** [June 3, 2025, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/got-charged-at-by-a-black-bear/1019176 "2025-06-03T22:51:26Z")\
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> [@dolphinboy](#):
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> Are you going to GNP or somewhere more remote? Bear spray is a must, you can buy at it most stores in the area, but be careful. If it goes off in your car you may end up at the hospital.

Staying several days in Glacier, both east and west sides. Also a side trip to Alberta for one night, and a day trip to Idaho.

I have some thoughts and questions about the use of bear spray, and I don’t want to hijack @FloatyGimpy further, so I started another [thread.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-bear-spray-thread/1019193)

mmm

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