[NatureNS] bear attacks in NS

From: Henk Kwindt <cbatl@eastlink.ca>
To: naturens@chebucto.ns.ca
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Date: Fri, 07 May 2010 22:01:22 -0300
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 A few years ago I called the MEC store in Hfx and they told me they were not allowed to sell it here. A few weeks ago I tried MEC and Can.Tire, neither carries it. The only Mec stores that don't carry it are the Halifax and Winnipeg stores (out of a total of 13 stores). So where can I buy it in NS?
Henk Kwindt, Cow Bay, NS.
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Marilyn Ewer 
  To: naturens@chebucto.ns.ca 
  Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 8:29 PM
  Subject: Re: [NatureNS] bear attacks in NS


  Just curious as to where it is written that it is illegal to carry bear spray in NS to defend oneself against attacking animals?  You can buy it here.


  Thanks,
  Marilyn Ewer


  On Fri, May 7, 2010 at 7:55 PM, Henk Kwindt <cbatl@eastlink.ca> wrote:

    We have been spending time in BC, Alberta, Yukon and Alaska many times (going again in a few weeks) and one of the first things we buy, before heading for the wilderness, is bear spray. It is not a "cure all" but I feel a lot better carrying it!  And guess what, it's illegal in NS! 
    Henk Kwindt, Cow Bay,NS.
      ----- Original Message ----- 
      From: Hans Toom 
      To: naturens@chebucto.ns.ca 
      Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 12:56 PM
      Subject: Re: [NatureNS] bear attacks in NS


      Hi Randy,

      I spoke to a lady a couple of summers ago, near Middleton, who was attacked from behind on a trail in the Annapolis Valley. The bear was on her before she even knew it was present.  She managed to escape with minor injuries.

      The cavalier attitude by some Nova Scotian's towards bears will lead to disaster, sooner or later.

      Hans
        ----- Original Message ----- 
        From: Randy Lauff 
        To: NatureNS 
        Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 12:32 PM
        Subject: [NatureNS] bear attacks in NS


        All,

        I don't believe there have ever been any deaths associated with bear attacks in NS, but have there been any non-lethal attacks? And by "non-lethal attack" I don't mean someone just being followed or even charged, I mean physical contact whether it be considered a mauling or not. 


        Thank you,
        Randy
        _________________________________
        RF Lauff
        Way in the boonies of
        Antigonish County, NS.



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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>&nbsp;A few years ago I called the MEC store in Hfx and 
they told me they were not allowed to sell it here. A few weeks ago I tried MEC 
and Can.Tire, neither carries it. The only Mec stores that don't carry it are 
the Halifax and Winnipeg stores (out of a total of 13 stores). So where can I 
buy it in NS?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Henk Kwindt, Cow Bay, NS.</FONT></DIV>
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  <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV>
  <DIV 
  style="FONT: 10pt arial; BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; font-color: black"><B>From:</B> 
  Marilyn Ewer 
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  <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=naturens@chebucto.ns.ca 
  href="mailto:naturens@chebucto.ns.ca">naturens@chebucto.ns.ca</A> </DIV>
  <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Friday, May 07, 2010 8:29 PM</DIV>
  <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: [NatureNS] bear attacks in 
  NS</DIV>
  <DIV><BR></DIV>Just curious as to where it is written that it is illegal to 
  carry bear spray in NS to defend oneself against attacking animals? &nbsp;You 
  can buy it here.
  <DIV><BR></DIV>
  <DIV>Thanks,</DIV>
  <DIV>Marilyn Ewer<BR><BR>
  <DIV class=gmail_quote>On Fri, May 7, 2010 at 7:55 PM, Henk Kwindt <SPAN 
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  href="mailto:cbatl@eastlink.ca">cbatl@eastlink.ca</A>&gt;</SPAN> wrote:<BR>
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    <DIV><FONT face=Arial>We have been&nbsp;spending time in BC, Alberta, Yukon 
    and Alaska many times (going again in a few weeks)&nbsp;and one of the first 
    things we buy, before heading for the wilderness, is bear spray. It is not a 
    "cure all" but I feel a lot better carrying it! &nbsp;And guess what, it's 
    illegal in NS!&nbsp;</FONT></DIV>
    <DIV><FONT face=Arial>Henk Kwindt, Cow Bay,NS.</FONT></DIV><FONT 
    color=#888888></FONT>
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      <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV>
      <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial; BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4"><B>From:</B> <A 
      title=Htoom@hfx.eastlink.ca href="mailto:Htoom@hfx.eastlink.ca" 
      target=_blank>Hans Toom</A> </DIV>
      <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=naturens@chebucto.ns.ca 
      href="mailto:naturens@chebucto.ns.ca" 
      target=_blank>naturens@chebucto.ns.ca</A> </DIV></DIV>
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      <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Friday, May 07, 2010 12:56 
      PM</DIV>
      <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: [NatureNS] bear attacks 
      in NS</DIV>
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      <DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Hi Randy,</FONT></DIV>
      <DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV>
      <DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>I spoke to a lady a couple of summers 
      ago,&nbsp;near Middleton, who was attacked from behind on a trail in the 
      Annapolis Valley. The bear was on her before she even knew it 
      was&nbsp;present.&nbsp; She managed to escape with minor 
      injuries.</FONT></DIV>
      <DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV>
      <D