I would start with a .357 mag and go up from there. I prefer .44's and above for bear country. I lived in Seattle for 8 years and did
most of my USCG time up there. Even backpacking back in the 70's I always had a minimum of a .44 Special!
Good luck and try, before you buy.
most of my USCG time up there. Even backpacking back in the 70's I always had a minimum of a .44 Special!
Good luck and try, before you buy.