Originally Posted by
rsbob
When I single-track, I often take an air-horn of compressed air, like the ones boats use to signal opening a bridge. Super loud and makes my ears ring. Had a conversation with a wild life officer and he recommended it for scaring off bears, coyotes and cougar. He said in his experience, it was the most effective.
Interesting. I have to wonder, though, how many times this has actually happened. Have you ever had to use it?