The goal should be never place yourself in a scenario where you or the polar bear are in danger, but you must be ready in case one does. This requires packing a powerful enough weapon, when travelling outside of Greenlandic towns or settlements, in areas with polar bear activity. The strongest defense against polar bears is a powerful rifle (caliber 308 Win or 30-06 or more powerful). Before venturing out, learn how to handle it safely both when it’s not being used and when you’re under pressure and need to shoot to hit.
Learn more about polar bear safety here.
