Man Downs Charging Lake CdA Moose

That started the clock on the most terrifying 30 seconds of their lives. When they looked back, the moose was walking around the bend. Then 600 pounds of muscle and hooves started trotting toward them. “We had no out,” Gary said. “Thick brush lined the trail, which is an old overgrown road.” Marks pulled his pistol from his belt pack and fired a shot to scare the moose. Indeed, it stopped, but the frightened dogs streaked down the trail. “She paused a second and then ran right at us,” Gary said. “I told Lisa to run while I stood ground. I thought the moose would take after me and I’d crash down off the road into the brush and lure it away or shoot or whatever.” But the moose was focused on the runners/ Rich Landers , SR. More here . (Courtesy photo: Lisa Marks w/downed moose)

Question: Do you pack heat when you hike in North Idaho woods?