Carry firearms?

[fishing_addict]

I was just curious as to how many other fisherman out there besides me that carry a firearm (and what type) with them while fishing, primarily when you are back country fishing. Not only does the threat (no matter how slim) of bear attack slightly concern me when deep in a wilderness but after reading some articles about how there has been an increase of "run-ins" by hikers/fisherman/hunters etc with "marijuana crop guards" I now, although not greatly, feel that I would almost rather wrestle with a 400 lb sow protecting her cubs than a couple of heavily armed pot guards. Once again I know it will probably never happen but you never know, especially since I'm one to sometimes explore off of the beaten path.

BTW I carry a Beretta 96, .40 S&W as well as leaving my Remington 870 12 gauge at camp for the wife to use if need be.