GUIDE PACKING HEAT

I have a question for the Alaska boys. I am booked on a sheep hunt in the Alaska Range for 2007. I only shoot a 270, but regardless of the caliber of gun I shoot, should my guide be packing a firearm as a backup for bear problems.My guide says he doesn't pack, and that he hasn't had any problems in 20+years. I have had opinions on both sides. I should not have read Alaska Bear Tales on vacation.haha I have talked to past hunters from this guys outfit. They all saw grizzlies, one guy even saw 8 different bears. None had any problems, but a guy has to go thru some what if senarios when it comes to beasts of this size. Any advise is appreciated.

Thanks,

Bryan

As long as you can outrun the guide, you're good to go.

FALCON, YOU NEED TO PACK A BIGGER RIFLE. NOBODY KNOWS WHEN A BEAR IS GOING TO THROW THE SWITCH. MY GUIDE TOOK 474 STICHES AFTER AN ATTACK 4 YEARS AGO. IF YOU HAVE TO TAKE A PISTOL ALONG FOR YOUR GUIDE -DO IT, IT MIGHT COME IN HANDY WHILE SLEEPING. THIS IS ONE AREA NOT TO GET LAX IN. ALSO, DONT SHOOT A SOFT BULLET/ SHOOT A NOSLER TYPE BULLET. THE GUIDES SAY IN A BEAR MISHAP YOU WANT A WELL CONSTRUCTED BULLET, IT WILL STILL KILL SHEEP. IF YOU GET CHARGED SHOOT FOR THE HEAD OR SPINE/ I HAVE BEEN WELL SCHOOLED HERE. I LEAVE IN 17 DAYS. GOOD LUCK, YD.

YD

Thanks for the advise and best of luck on your hunt! I will be waiting for the the whole story and a great set of picks when you get back. Cap off on a nice one!