Here's a tip, put a empty holster for a large handgun on the dash. Guns may be illegal in many areas, but holsters arent and you're definitely gonna make someone think twice before breaking in on you. We truck drivers use this trick from time to time. Stay safe, love the content!!
I have enjoyed watching your journey from sailing to van life. Most folks never learn to enjoy being alone. I am impressed that you are doing it at such a young age. ALONE is much better than being in a bad relationship!!!
It's crazy to see the changes on your personality and the way you express yourself when comparing this video to the med crew ones, you've grown a lot a I just think it's so cool to follow that throughout all this time
Glory…. Try using ratchet straps at night. If you’re worried about people coming into the vehicle at night ….. You can use a ratchet strap around the drivers and passenger door handle and ratchet strap them closed….. You can do the same thing with the back doors also ratchet strap them together inside the van at night when you go to sleep 👍😎 I have padlocks on my van , I padlock myself in at night with four separate padlocks for all four doors in the van…… but before I did that, I used to ratchet strap for the drivers and passenger door
And when all else fails you can rely on the name of Jesus. I’ve seen a few videos of older ladies using it and it works. Look them up. Praying Mommas help tremendously as do Dads. And thankfully you have both. You are truly blessed.
6:45 I feel you on this, Glory. I always thought of vanlifing and traveling the world with someone else, and it's weird doing that alone after planning in your head not to be by yourself
PS, find some way to sing while Finn plays his guitar. You both are talented. I picture a campfire, his guitar and your soothing voice. How cool would that be. I'll give you the answer. Very cool!! Funny how the word cool has kept hanging around. It was used in my day but perhaps I won't let it die and it isn't cool anymore?? You get the idea though.
i honestly love ur vlogs, even if u are just showing just a bit of a day out in the road its still pretty cool too to see that u are a independent women who loves to travel, not many people would do that
Glory you are very intelligent, strong woman that can knock the socks of anybody with their singing. I think you and Finn should get together and do some recording Anyway, like your mother I don’t like you being alone however, you really done your due diligence to make sure that you don’t look like you’re by yourself Don’t go hiking alone that is dangerous this is your Grammie LIZ from California. Sending love, girl. Keep having fun keep your wits about you.🤘🏻💕🥰🛻
Glory please know you’re never alone. I for one often wonder how you are and if you’re being safe. I guess that’s a mom thing. Can’t wait for your next video. You buy no means totaled Mr. Ford, but thank God you had Mr. Ford or you would be totaled.💕
Happy Friday, Glory!😊😊😊😊😊😎☀💙💙💙💙💙💙🌷💖💖💖💖💖💖🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇👍. Your Ford vehicle is so beautiful and shiny. Nice!😊⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👍. Also, that pose 5:07 makes me laugh about the pepper spray. LOL!!😂😂😂😂😂😂💙💙💙💙💙💙💙👍
Those are some great safety meassures ngl! The hats are actually a great idea! Also the fact that you put 2 hats also making seem like its not just one person! 👌
Great video Glory! Sorry about the elk accident. They should move the elk crossing sign to a less travelled road. 🤣 Happy to hear you are ok. As for you being alone. You have everything going for you. Personality, big heart, looks. You can have any guy you chose if he’s available. Just don’t bring up the M word in the first 730 days of dating. 😉 That will scare him off. Be safe out there!!!
Gloria, your best defense is your gut feelings. If you are in a situation where you feel uncomfortable change your location. Flight is always better than fight. Fight is always a looser. No buddy win a fight (Patrick Swayze, Road House)… stay safe. It is always better to deter than to confront. So chew, and cigarettes is good concealment. Keep up the good work, keep your situation awareness. 👍
5:26 Absolutely Awesome Psychology! You may be there but they don’t know if he’s coming out of the woods! It also cuts down on the marriage proposals! 😂
You should go to Lake Louise if you have never been there the Lake is so awesome and it's blue I have not been there in some years but when I went I was floored by the overload of Lake Louise Beauty and it's very close to Banff
I always in enjoy the views always so damn beautiful I'm blown away all the time watching all of you guys video's love it so much and use your cell phone hot spot and I was wondering what you was doing while the boys was away glad to know your safe!
You're going to be fine always. You are bold and brave and you have angels with you always, who protect you. I know you don't forget that the Heavenly Father is also with you every moment.
Your comment about Canadian regulations for van lifers was interesting. Another RUclipsr who’s been traveling in his van for 5 years spent quite some time in and around where you were and he found great, legal spots to camp in with his van.
You need three things 1~ American Citizenship, because we want you in this country. 2~ Concealed carry permit, it helps in many situations. 3~ a sweet handgun, because you can. Always be weary about discharging your spray from inside your truck, you don't want to miss perp and get a backwind back in your face, then your screwed! Oh by the way, your a badass! 🤠👍🏼
Hornet and wasp spray is the best it's not illegal anywhere, you spray it in their eyes they have to go to the hospital to get it washed out, plus it sprays a whole lot further
Glory I did van life in Alberta for 5 years. It's totally doable to boondock, in cities and towns. The rules are strict in national parks for everyone. I was also doing it as a solo female. I had 3 dogs with me so that does make a good security system. Don't let people tell you it's dangerous, getting in a vehicle and driving to a job every day and living in a city is just as dangerous.
I was doing van life back in the 1970's before in my home made bus with my hippie friends. Personally, i think women who do solo van life should have things to protect themselves with - Yet never get on social media to reveal what they have. I'm a professional commercial truck driver and i still do van life in my 2002 Ford Excursion. Of course, mine is laid out to the Tee. Enjoy and stay safe.
I was wondering why you were not on the hike with the guys…glad you are okay & getting work done☺️ You seem to be settling into van life and finding a routine❤️
Girl you need a marines hat not space force😂😂 and try getting a Bryna. knifes are good but you don’t want to be to close to an attacker you gotta fight to get away which is scary to think about😅. I love your excursion I want a review!!
Oh gosh , I hope you come up with some new safety back-ups since you just told your plans. I wish you guys would have come into Canada further it would have been cool to have you kids over for an outdoor adventure with me and my family then fill your belly's here in Nova Scotia, perhaps next time. Take care and be safe. Ps.. put what looks like a used needle in view. No one messes with drug addicts .
Glad to know you have safety products knife spray and stuff I always worry and wish you all the best what a beautiful sight while working out omg wish I was there and doing the same I'm so frigging jealous like a mofo hey every one miss you all so much jack and kate they have not posted in so long I'm going crazy and sorry about loosing your friend diving
“Sitting in a coffee shop. Looking at my laptop.” Sounds like the start of a song you could write about your current life. Get Finn to pop some instruments to it.
Glory, I traveled and lived out of my van for years with my German shepherd and always carried at least 3 weapons at all times. Please consider getting " back ups ", axes, machete, a real knife 🗡 in a holster And we will all keep praying that Mr. Ford isnt really "totalled". Love you ❤❤
It's all going to work out, trust me. Banff, Jasper, Radium Hot Springs, Lake Louise in 1981 for me. Want to return, do BC in the worst way. Montana is just 30 minutes away so it's not so bad until.
Bear spray in very low potency, like 1% capsaicin, and is not effective against people. Regular pepper spray is like 15%-18% capsaicin. It’s because bears and other wild animals have a very strong sense of smell compared to people, so it doesn’t take much to ward them off. Just putting this out there, for your own safety, don’t use it on an attacker without researching it first. I learned this when spending time in the mountains. Be blessed!
As a dad witih 3 daughters, I think adding the pack of cigs on your dash is a pretty good and inexpensive deterent for any creepy predator. The cowboy hat is terrific Stay safe
I got starlink for my truck and it is so awesome I can be anywhere and have internet but it's like 500 bucks for the hardware and 200 bucks a month for service. It is expensive but it's so so awesome you can get internet anywhere anytime and I love it can watch youtube or stream netflix in the middle of nowhere and it is fast like having it at home and it's great
Glory don’t tell us your security please, this is youtube anyone and everyone one could see it ugh 😩. Side note baby come pick me up lets do life together!! Lol Omg! Please stay save my Canadian muffin
It's really hard to get good Internet when you're in the mountains You might look for shops that are near cell towers or have StarLink antennas on their stores.
I'd honestly carry more than a pocket knife n bear spray. I had lots of sketchy times but none that were too serious. However, I still kept a 6 in. hunting knife on me when I was alone. I hate guns now, but I've never had a problem with using a ball bat and hairspray w a lighter 😅😂
You’re in Canada after all, you have to have some Canada style ramen, and at least one Kraft Dinner, and some ketchup potato chips, or you aren’t getting the full experience! As long as you use a buggy when getting groceries, you will be rounding out the complete vibe!
Hi Glory. In the UK if you were found carrying that knife you would be arrested as it is illegal. We have a great deal of knife crime and it is being carried out much of the time by teenagers. Stay safe.
i saw someone suggest you do some busking/public singing. I actually think that would give you quick money. Obvi dont disclose where you still are /dont record anything when your busking until youre long gone
If you ever drive out of where you have been sitting for awhile like *STARBUCKS*, just are make sure you drive for a bit down the road to make sure no one's following you ! Stay safe mate
There is different amount of the active ingredients per fluid ounce. Some hairspray is diluted, possibly up to 10 to one. Which means one bottle of bear maze might not even have one bottle worth of active ingredient of a small bottle of self-defense maze you try to decapitate the person you try to startle the bear away different things and tools for the job
I have heard that Byrna kinetic launchers are a good safety tool. They look like a gun but launch kinetic and chemical irritants using compressed air and are supposed to be legal in every state. They are nonlethal.
Hey Glory, I know you took a break and are heading somewhere else. Have you thought about having a Meetup for your subscribers? That would be so great for you.
A tip for you on internet from another traveller. Go to hotels when you are in tourist towns. Usually free in the lobby and lots of nice spots to sit and work. I have done this in many countries!
So your saying that no one should ever be alone? Even in a city, because I find cities to be quite dangerous with riots, protest, crime, murder etc. I've been alone for years and I lived in a campervan for 5 years as a solo female, it's no more dangerous then living in some of the apartments I rented before I got the camper, in fact my safety actually improved. So to say something is dangerous that you know nothing about is pure projection on your part.
I would suggest getting an air horn so you can scare the “bear” away but if the “bear” keeps coming then bear spray it is. Or hairspray. Any aerosol is unpleasant.
Here's a tip, put a empty holster for a large handgun on the dash. Guns may be illegal in many areas, but holsters arent and you're definitely gonna make someone think twice before breaking in on you. We truck drivers use this trick from time to time. Stay safe, love the content!!
Being real most Truckers aren’t lying about being armed. Most have atleast a rifle or shotgun.
@@charlieroney1008 I plead the 5th... lol
@@randydelay230 it’s not illegal to cross state lines with that but still be smart out there
lol that’s how you get your car broken into. Thiefs love guns.
You just gave all your secrets away🤔! Shhhhhh
I have enjoyed watching your journey from sailing to van life. Most folks never learn to enjoy being alone. I am impressed that you are doing it at such a young age. ALONE is much better than being in a bad relationship!!!
what amazing friends who wouldn't wait 20 minutes for you...
@@omranhaddadin5262 ikr that was the first thing I thought
Probably cause they wanted a boys trip just the boys.
@@topher208regulator broke back mountain
It's crazy to see the changes on your personality and the way you express yourself when comparing this video to the med crew ones, you've grown a lot a I just think it's so cool to follow that throughout all this time
Glory…. Try using ratchet straps at night.
If you’re worried about people coming into the vehicle at night ….. You can use a ratchet strap around the drivers and passenger door handle and ratchet strap them closed….. You can do the same thing with the back doors also ratchet strap them together inside the van at night when you go to sleep
👍😎
I have padlocks on my van , I padlock myself in at night with four separate padlocks for all four doors in the van…… but before I did that, I used to ratchet strap for the drivers and passenger door
Nice update, Glory. You have developed a great friendship with the boys.
Yay for journaling. Smart.
And when all else fails you can rely on the name of Jesus. I’ve seen a few videos of older ladies using it and it works. Look them up. Praying Mommas help tremendously as do Dads. And thankfully you have both. You are truly blessed.
I can’t tell you how much I appreciate the authenticity you display. Always worth the watch 👏👏👏
Ok. U didn't do banff justice...that town is amazing
Can't wait for the elk story!
i love how you film and edit! your videos tell such a beautiful story :)
3 Elk! Praying your truck will be repaired easily. I'm glad you are safe. Great video!
6:45 I feel you on this, Glory. I always thought of vanlifing and traveling the world with someone else, and it's weird doing that alone after planning in your head not to be by yourself
PS, find some way to sing while Finn plays his guitar. You both are talented. I picture a campfire, his guitar and your soothing voice. How cool would that be. I'll give you the answer. Very cool!! Funny how the word cool has kept hanging around. It was used in my day but perhaps I won't let it die and it isn't cool anymore?? You get the idea though.
Girl! You make me laugh! Stay safe.
Please stay safe. We look forward to your videos every week. Thanks Glory!
i honestly love ur vlogs, even if u are just showing just a bit of a day out in the road its still pretty cool too to see that u are a independent women who loves to travel, not many people would do that
Stay safe and also have lots of fun! You are camping in paradise. So pretty :)
Stay safe and love following ur videos!
Glory you are very intelligent, strong woman that can knock the socks of anybody with their singing. I think you and Finn should get together and do some recording Anyway, like your mother I don’t like you being alone however, you really done your due diligence to make sure that you don’t look like you’re by yourself Don’t go hiking alone that is dangerous this is your Grammie LIZ from California. Sending love, girl. Keep having fun keep your wits about you.🤘🏻💕🥰🛻
Great taste in cruising tunes 🎵
The hat is a great idea 😊
Was just in banff this weekend!! It is so beautiful there!
Glory please know you’re never alone. I for one often wonder how you are and if you’re being safe. I guess that’s a mom thing. Can’t wait for your next video. You buy no means totaled Mr. Ford, but thank God you had Mr. Ford or you would be totaled.💕
The cowboy hat and cigarettes trick is so smart, def using that!
Happy Friday, Glory!😊😊😊😊😊😎☀💙💙💙💙💙💙🌷💖💖💖💖💖💖🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇👍. Your Ford vehicle is so beautiful and shiny. Nice!😊⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👍. Also, that pose 5:07 makes me laugh about the pepper spray. LOL!!😂😂😂😂😂😂💙💙💙💙💙💙💙👍
Now You & Finn will have to Vanlife together! And Sing and Play tunes together!
Great as always. See you soon. Thanks
Those are some great safety meassures ngl! The hats are actually a great idea! Also the fact that you put 2 hats also making seem like its not just one person! 👌
8 min.videos 😮 wish you all the best on your journey
Great Video again, Glory. I like your editing and the ideas behind your video production.... Keep on rollin. Greetings from Hamburg/Germany...
Hey happy Friday!!
Good seeing your video again 😊
Banff looks like a lot of fun
Starlink works pretty good I’m using it out on the Aleutian chain to watch this
Great video Glory! Sorry about the elk accident. They should move the elk crossing sign to a less travelled road. 🤣
Happy to hear you are ok.
As for you being alone. You have everything going for you. Personality, big heart, looks. You can have any guy you chose if he’s available. Just don’t bring up the M word in the first 730 days of dating. 😉 That will scare him off.
Be safe out there!!!
Gloria, your best defense is your gut feelings. If you are in a situation where you feel uncomfortable change your location. Flight is always better than fight. Fight is always a looser. No buddy win a fight (Patrick Swayze, Road House)… stay safe. It is always better to deter than to confront. So chew, and cigarettes is good concealment. Keep up the good work, keep your situation awareness. 👍
Nice
5:26
Absolutely Awesome Psychology!
You may be there but they don’t know if he’s coming out of the woods!
It also cuts down on the marriage proposals! 😂
You should go to Lake Louise if you have never been there the Lake is so awesome and it's blue I have not been there in some years but when I went I was floored by the overload of Lake Louise Beauty and it's very close to Banff
I always in enjoy the views always so damn beautiful I'm blown away all the time watching all of you guys video's love it so much and use your cell phone hot spot and I was wondering what you was doing while the boys was away glad to know your safe!
You're going to be fine always. You are bold and brave and you have angels with you always, who protect you. I know you don't forget that the Heavenly Father is also with you every moment.
Your comment about Canadian regulations for van lifers was interesting. Another RUclipsr who’s been traveling in his van for 5 years spent quite some time in and around where you were and he found great, legal spots to camp in with his van.
You need three things
1~ American Citizenship, because we want you in this country.
2~ Concealed carry permit, it helps in many situations.
3~ a sweet handgun, because you can.
Always be weary about discharging your spray from inside your truck, you don't want to miss perp and get a backwind back in your face, then your screwed!
Oh by the way, your a badass! 🤠👍🏼
Hornet and wasp spray is the best it's not illegal anywhere, you spray it in their eyes they have to go to the hospital to get it washed out, plus it sprays a whole lot further
Will it work if the perp. is wearing protective glasses?
Glory I did van life in Alberta for 5 years. It's totally doable to boondock, in cities and towns. The rules are strict in national parks for everyone. I was also doing it as a solo female. I had 3 dogs with me so that does make a good security system. Don't let people tell you it's dangerous, getting in a vehicle and driving to a job every day and living in a city is just as dangerous.
Ok we need Glory and Finn acoustic Collab.
I found when I traveled thru Canada that as I got further north it was easier to find Boondocking spots.
I was doing van life back in the 1970's before in my home made bus with my hippie friends. Personally, i think women who do solo van life should have things to protect themselves with - Yet never get on social media to reveal what they have. I'm a professional commercial truck driver and i still do van life in my 2002 Ford Excursion. Of course, mine is laid out to the Tee. Enjoy and stay safe.
I was wondering why you were not on the hike with the guys…glad you are okay & getting work done☺️ You seem to be settling into van life and finding a routine❤️
I really enjoy your videos,,, you are a wonderful story teller and your editing is very very nice. ❤ stay safe…
Thank you very much!
Girl you need a marines hat not space force😂😂 and try getting a Bryna. knifes are good but you don’t want to be to close to an attacker you gotta fight to get away which is scary to think about😅. I love your excursion I want a review!!
Hope you're ok!
Wow! I did not expect to be left on a cliffhanger! Mr. Ford is totaled!?
If you’re ever back in Glacier/NW Montana and need a hiking /exploration buddy that would be a hoot!
Oh gosh , I hope you come up with some new safety back-ups since you just told your plans.
I wish you guys would have come into Canada further it would have been cool to have you kids over for an outdoor adventure with me and my family then fill your belly's here in Nova Scotia, perhaps next time.
Take care and be safe.
Ps.. put what looks like a used needle in view. No one messes with drug addicts .
Glad to know you have safety products knife spray and stuff I always worry and wish you all the best what a beautiful sight while working out omg wish I was there and doing the same I'm so frigging jealous like a mofo hey every one miss you all so much jack and kate they have not posted in so long I'm going crazy and sorry about loosing your friend diving
Do you need starlink mini?
“Sitting in a coffee shop.
Looking at my laptop.”
Sounds like the start of a song you could write about your current life.
Get Finn to pop some instruments to it.
Glory, I traveled and lived out of my van for years with my German shepherd and always carried at least 3 weapons at all times. Please consider getting " back ups ", axes, machete, a real knife 🗡 in a holster
And we will all keep praying that Mr. Ford isnt really "totalled". Love you ❤❤
I'm happily following along until... 3 elks totaled my car, was mentioned!! Oh my goodness! Cliffhanger!~😳🥺🙏💕
glory!!…. 3 elk…. omggg…
It's all going to work out, trust me. Banff, Jasper, Radium Hot Springs, Lake Louise in 1981 for me. Want to return, do BC in the worst way. Montana is just 30 minutes away so it's not so bad until.
6:00 parental/sibling/human shock therapy is good for the soul 😊
For free Wi-Fi have you looked into stopping at public libraries?
Glorz as an Australian, I feel it’s my duty to throw a Crocodile Dundee quote… “That’s not a knife… THIS is a knife.” 🤭
Oh boy next week looks interesting 😮
Bear spray in very low potency, like 1% capsaicin, and is not effective against people. Regular pepper spray is like 15%-18% capsaicin. It’s because bears and other wild animals have a very strong sense of smell compared to people, so it doesn’t take much to ward them off. Just putting this out there, for your own safety, don’t use it on an attacker without researching it first. I learned this when spending time in the mountains. Be blessed!
I hear that pepper gel is better than pepper spray. Less chance of coming back in your face if the wind is blowing.
As a dad witih 3 daughters, I think adding the pack of cigs on your dash is a pretty good and inexpensive deterent for any creepy predator. The cowboy hat is terrific Stay safe
I got starlink for my truck and it is so awesome I can be anywhere and have internet but it's like 500 bucks for the hardware and 200 bucks a month for service. It is expensive but it's so so awesome you can get internet anywhere anytime and I love it can watch youtube or stream netflix in the middle of nowhere and it is fast like having it at home and it's great
How long are you planning to keep the van 🚐 life 😊
Glory don’t tell us your security please, this is youtube anyone and everyone one could see it ugh 😩.
Side note baby come pick me up lets do life together!! Lol
Omg! Please stay save my Canadian muffin
It's really hard to get good Internet when you're in the mountains You might look for shops that are near cell towers or have StarLink antennas on their stores.
My ex's grandmother kept a man's hat on the package tray of her car, back windows area, to make it look like a man's car. It helped her a lot.
I'd honestly carry more than a pocket knife n bear spray. I had lots of sketchy times but none that were too serious. However, I still kept a 6 in. hunting knife on me when I was alone. I hate guns now, but I've never had a problem with using a ball bat and hairspray w a lighter 😅😂
You’re in Canada after all, you have to have some Canada style ramen, and at least one Kraft Dinner, and some ketchup potato chips, or you aren’t getting the full experience! As long as you use a buggy when getting groceries, you will be rounding out the complete vibe!
Isn’t she Canadian herself?
You need a ceiling hook for your light
Always told myself, if i ever get a house out in the wild. I go buy from huge used 45+ size shoes and a large dog bowl, to sit outside the door.
being lonely in the back of the car is so relatable.
Hi Glory. In the UK if you were found carrying that knife you would be arrested as it is illegal. We have a great deal of knife crime and it is being carried out much of the time by teenagers. Stay safe.
i saw someone suggest you do some busking/public singing. I actually think that would give you quick money. Obvi dont disclose where you still are /dont record anything when your busking until youre long gone
What you do is put a $2.8 voltage boost converter in a dollar store bug zapper. Gets rid of ALL kinds of things that annoy you fast!
Come by montreal i got a good hardwired connection safe spot downtown good vibes
Why are you putting your safety secrets out there 🤦🏽♂️
Telling you how to arm yourself. Do Not Mess.
She has guns💪🏻
She has ~43K followers. What are the odds that a perp. has seen this on Y-tube?...
If you ever drive out of where you have been sitting for awhile like *STARBUCKS*, just are make sure you drive for a bit down the road to make sure no one's following you ! Stay safe mate
There is different amount of the active ingredients per fluid ounce. Some hairspray is diluted, possibly up to 10 to one. Which means one bottle of bear maze might not even have one bottle worth of active ingredient of a small bottle of self-defense maze you try to decapitate the person you try to startle the bear away different things and tools for the job
You should get one of those BYRNA CO2 guns. It's non lethal and you don't have to have a background check.
would have been lovely to do this with madeline or gabby .. how comes madeline didnt come
Get a large size pair of men’s shoes from a thrift store and put them on your dashboard. When I was single, I would keep men’s shoes on my porch lol.
Don't tell everyone everything 🤔👍🙏♥️👣🎃🔥
Starlink mini
Ask Timmy on truck house life about his Canada protection
I have heard that Byrna kinetic launchers are a good safety tool. They look like a gun but launch kinetic and chemical irritants using compressed air and are supposed to be legal in every state. They are nonlethal.
Hey Glory, I know you took a break and are heading somewhere else. Have you thought about having a Meetup for your subscribers? That would be so great for you.
I have!
A tip for you on internet from another traveller. Go to hotels when you are in tourist towns. Usually free in the lobby and lots of nice spots to sit and work. I have done this in many countries!
That's a great idea! It's probably a lot quieter also.
Also hostels work as well and a lot cheaper and a good place to do laundry and get a shower.
Sweetie, being alone is dangerous. I’m sure you are praying for safety. Please don’t forget. I will pray for you, too.
So your saying that no one should ever be alone? Even in a city, because I find cities to be quite dangerous with riots, protest, crime, murder etc. I've been alone for years and I lived in a campervan for 5 years as a solo female, it's no more dangerous then living in some of the apartments I rented before I got the camper, in fact my safety actually improved. So to say something is dangerous that you know nothing about is pure projection on your part.
Elk?!??! Good thing you were in Mr. Ford and not Mrs. Smartcar!!!!
What freelance work do you do?
What did you hit, an elk?
I would suggest getting an air horn so you can scare the “bear” away but if the “bear” keeps coming then bear spray it is. Or hairspray. Any aerosol is unpleasant.