Re[2]: [at-l] Bears and Mace

[Bob C." <ellen@xxxxxxxxxx (Bob C.)]

>"...Well no matter what Shane says, the most effective spray is that wasp nest
>spray, the stuff that throws a solid stream out 20 feet or more. You fire that
>off at the offender, whatever it is, and then hold an ignited lighter or some
>other open flame under the stream so as to ignite it. If the flame is sucked
>back into the can throw it as far as you can. This is only meant to be done by
>professionals of course."

Professionals or not, don't do this unless you are wearing gloves, and have
wiped away your fingerprints carefully. Also be prepared to escape quickly, in
case the flames ignite the countryside and burn down much of the trail corridor
and surrounding lands.

Weary