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<blockquote data-quote="udiablo" data-source="post: 1579316" data-attributes="member: 5748"><p>Opinions are like........, anyway you got a lot of them with your question.</p><p></p><p>Agree with 358Norma and kellyreno, based on living, working, etc. for many years in CO, UT, and WY. And I still get to CO/WY as often as possible when not traveling elsewhere. </p><p></p><p>No grizzly in CO for a long time, last ones were probably way up in the second box canyon of the Piedra River back in the late 50's, but you can check with CO Game & Fish cops about it if you are seriously worried.</p><p></p><p>Black bears are typically shy critters, nocturnal, seldom seen during the day, etc., can be enticed by garbage, sweet stuff. So maybe just watch your personal hygene and don't walk through the woods eating donuts or sweet rolls (they make good bear bait).</p><p></p><p>Check with the CO Game/Fish cops about mountain lion activity in the area you intend to hike in and pay attention to what they say since there are some places where caution may be needed especially if your hiking will include the kiddies.</p><p></p><p>Like others, when in CO my worry is pretty much focused on two legged varmints, so my carry preference is .45ACP unless hunting deer or elk. But in upper Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska I take along a 4" S&W 629 in 44Mag.</p><p></p><p>So, if you want to use your upcoming trip to CO as an excuse (to the wife?) for justifying the purchase of a new revolver, go ahead and do it. We won't tell.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="udiablo, post: 1579316, member: 5748"] Opinions are like........, anyway you got a lot of them with your question. Agree with 358Norma and kellyreno, based on living, working, etc. for many years in CO, UT, and WY. And I still get to CO/WY as often as possible when not traveling elsewhere. No grizzly in CO for a long time, last ones were probably way up in the second box canyon of the Piedra River back in the late 50's, but you can check with CO Game & Fish cops about it if you are seriously worried. Black bears are typically shy critters, nocturnal, seldom seen during the day, etc., can be enticed by garbage, sweet stuff. So maybe just watch your personal hygene and don't walk through the woods eating donuts or sweet rolls (they make good bear bait). Check with the CO Game/Fish cops about mountain lion activity in the area you intend to hike in and pay attention to what they say since there are some places where caution may be needed especially if your hiking will include the kiddies. Like others, when in CO my worry is pretty much focused on two legged varmints, so my carry preference is .45ACP unless hunting deer or elk. But in upper Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska I take along a 4" S&W 629 in 44Mag. So, if you want to use your upcoming trip to CO as an excuse (to the wife?) for justifying the purchase of a new revolver, go ahead and do it. We won't tell. [/QUOTE]
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