[pct-l] Re; Ursack, a step closer

[Gail Van Velzer]

I read the article and it says that moth balls HAVE been used against bears 
with some success.  The conjecture is that it MIGHT attract bears.  While it 
may be true that I just haven't encountered any, I think I'll still use the 
mothballs.  I am bringing a bear canister too in some areas.  My experience 
with the horses is that the bears run away.  I've never seen or heard of a 
bear attacking a horse.  If anyone has, please let me know.  I've thought of 
hanging my food near the horses and let them deter the bears.
Gail
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brick Robbins" <brick at brickrobbins.com>
To: "PCT" <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2014 11:25 AM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Re; Ursack, a step closer


> Mothballs don't keep bears away
> http://www.sierrastar.com/2012/09/26/59579/will-mothballs-keep-bears-away.html
> http://adventure.howstuffworks.com/outdoor-activities/hiking/5-ways-to-attract-bears.htm
>
> They may actually attract bears.
>
> Just because you have anecdotal experience using mothballs and
> avoiding bear encounters doesn't mean it wasn't simply luck.
>
> In thousands of miles of travel in bear country, I've never had a bear
> encounter either, so I could simply say "they don't like me, so I
> don't need to worry" but that would be wrong too.
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