Not true! I saw one on Stotzheimer Creek in 2009 and it was later verified by a Pagosa Springs based Forest Ranger who estimated it at 450 pounds. I moved from WA near the Canada border in 1999 so I was very familiar with grizzly bears vs black bears. People who live in remote areas see a completely different picture of wildlife than some front range city living environmentalist who conducts wildlife surveys from behind a desk and maybe a week in good weather in the field!There have been no confirmed grizzly bear sightings in Colorado since 1979.
There are plenty of black bears though.
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Not true! I saw one on Stotzheimer Creek in 2009 and it was later verified by a Pagosa Springs based Forest Ranger who estimated it at 450 pounds. I moved from WA near the Canada border in 1999 so I was very familiar with grizzly bears vs black bears. People who live in remote areas see a completely different picture of wildlife than some front range city living environmentalist who conducts wildlife surveys from behind a desk and maybe a week in good weather in the field!
Well hope you have a great time. I'll be up that way, just the other side of Denver, about the same time.Thanks fot the info everyone! Time if year will be early August. We are really looking forward to this trip for sure.
357 with full power ammo.
This! 45 Colt with the hottest loads you can find. The Ruger will shoot them fine. Also, a nice 45 Colt lever action would reach out a little further if you needed it. That would make someone a nice pair to carry! View attachment 263771 Two guns, one caliber.
A Paul Harvey listener!Keep an eye out for scat which smells like bear spray, and has bells in it....
A Paul Harvey listener!