How often do you go prospecting by yourself, and if you do what items do you take with for protection.
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Best response ever to a 2 year old thread!I just make sure my partner is slower than I am.......
That's why I carry grizzly bear spray in metro Denver! Not that I've ever had a problem but I always make sure it's right at hand anyway.sometimes its the two legged critters that are the most problems!
I go alone 95% of the time, take my 4" dredge, clean up gear, food and camping stuff and make sure I bring my 9mm and 12 gage AUTOMATIC shotgun, wont kill a bear the first shot but I think after 5 rounds pump into it's hide, it'll forget all about eating me!
That is a good point GD, the biggest real risk of being out there alone is probably a slip and fall, then hit your head so you're knocked out laying in a creek drowning in 6 inches of water. Not how I'd want to go!The only thing I bring is a knife with a hollow handle that floats. I bring it more for utility than protection. Haven't had a problem with animals yet. It is the slippery rocks that have proven most dangerous to me.
Did you play the Shoveler in "Mystery Men"?I can swing a shovel pretty damn hard
I go out alone almost every day now.. I never bring a gun. I just make sure I know the area well and stay alert. If you go to a location often that isn't well traveled by people you could set out some trail cams to see how often predators are coming through and what times of the day. Also good surveillance to see what's watching you while you're prospecting. The only animal I've ever seen where I go is a squirrel that doesn't like me too much.. Lol. I think the area I go to is haunted.. I always hear footsteps like somebody is walking up the creek and I stand up to look and don't see anyone. Also hear voices every now and then and I'm 100% sure nobody's around.. I know the water in the creek can make some weird sounds that can sound like people talking but it sounds quite a bit different. Maybe I've just been watching too much Ghost Mine . If I were to go out on a camping trip alone off the beaten path I would definitely bring a gun.
I suspect the biggest danger is slipping falling smacking yourself with tools... Injury that is common with most outdoor work..Kinda like construction hazards I think..Anyway I am CPR certified and have taken the 3 day wilderness first aid class(will be taking the 2 week wilderness first responder hopefully soon).. probably the most important tools you can have.. I also carry SPOT GPS wich has emergency features.. Unless I am camping or headed into really remote areas I usually don't even carry Bear Spray. The likelihood of being attacked by a wild animal that is unprovoked is very slim. The only place I would carry guns when prospecting is if I were in like west Africa or sumtin... But here in the States REALLY!! I can think of a few cities and neighborhoods that I wouldn't mind having a gun (Detroit Stockton ect ect) But prospecting out in Gods country just extra weight for nuttin unless you plan on hunting then it makes sense..But for safety I can think of hella stuff that would be more practical then a gun to carry to help ensure my safety.. But to each their own!