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Yes! In a study of bear spray incidents in Alaska, spray effectively deterred undesirable behavior more than 90% of the time. In 72 incidents involving 175 people, only three people were harmed, none seriously. You must carry the spray on your person, know how to use it, and be ready on a moment’s notice.