Direct Contact Deterrents Hit the bear hard enough

Direct Contact Deterrents Hit the bear hard enough to cause pain, but not penetrate the hide or injure the bear. 1

Rubber Projectiles n Mid range deterrent – 60 to 135 feet. n The rubber projectiles inflict pain without causing significant injury. n A strike to the bear’s chest or stomach area at close range can be lethal. 2

To prevent injury or death to the bear careful consideration must be given to: n Air temperature n Wind speed and direction n Size of the bear n Condition of the bear 3

Recommended Launcher 12 -gauge break action double barrel shotgun 4

Pump-Action Loading Chamber Ejection Port Loading Port Magazine Rubber projectiles are loaded directly into the chamber. Only load lead slugs into the magazine. 5

Prior to firing rubber projectile the shooter must: n n Have experienced armed backup. Determine they want the bear to do. Let the bear know their location before firing. Aim at the large muscle mass of the bear’s rump. 6

Rubber Projectile Shot Placement BEARWISE No Shot 7

Specialized Shotguns Rear adjustable sight Front sight Remington 870 Pump-Action with slug barrel Rail for attaching rear sights Flashlight Stoeger Double Defense™ Break-action double barrel 12 -gauge shotgun 8

Receiver mounted rear sight – greater distance between front and rear sight the more accurately it can be aimed. Sights Preferred Acceptable Barrel mounted rear sight. 12 -gauge pump action shotgun Rear Sight Front Sight Aftermarket ghost ring sights for Remington 870 Ghost Ring sight picture 9

Practice, 10

Beanbag Projectiles n n Close range deterrent – 10 to 30 yards (30 to 90 feet) with little risk of hide penetration. Some manufactures make a Dye Marking round. 11

Prior to firing a beanbag projectile the shooter should consider: n Wind, Size and Condition of the Bear 12

Recommended Launcher 12 -gauge break action double barrel shotgun 13

Pump-Action Loading Chamber Ejection Port Loading Port Magazine Beanbag projectiles are loaded directly into the chamber. Only load lead slugs into the magazine. 14

Prior to firing beanbag projectiles the shooter must: n n Have experienced backup. Determine they want the bear to do. Let the bear know their location before firing. Aim at the large muscle mass of the bear’s rump. 15

Beanbag Projectile Shot Placement BEARWISE No Shot 16

DETERRENT RANGE CHART Pencil Launcher Banger Screamer Pyro Projectile Range Effective or Operational Range Pistol Launcher Banger Screamer Pyro 12 -Gauge Shotgun Launcher Shell Cracker Pyro Rubber Projectile Beanbag Projectile Direct Contact BEARWISE 2011 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 Yards 17

Capsaicin Deterrents Pepper Ball “Bear Spray” Oleoresin capsicum rocket 18

How Does OC Work? When inhaled by lunged animals n effects are immediate n effects subside in: 10 to 30 minutes in animals Mechanism n Inflammatory agent--not an irritant Physiological effects n Inflammation of mucous membranes

Polar Bear Reaction

What is PAVA? n Pepper. Ball Products use PAVA (Capsaicin II) instead of OC in their products n Capsaicin II is the hottest molecule in the Capsaicin family and is derived in a lightweight powder form (PAVA) for pepper ball projectiles n PAVA is more pure and disperses easier than OC, which is derived from oil and considered a relatively heavy irritant.

Capsaicin Deterrents Pepper Ball Oleoresin capsicum rocket Testing has proven that oleoresin capsicum can be an effective polar bear deterrent in certain situations. 22

Paintball Projectiles 23

Dimple caused by attempt to freeze. Paintballs are not recommended for Polar Bear deterrence. 24

Questions on Direct Contact Deterrents? 25