Quote Originally Posted by Gigmaster
If you feel threatened by an animal...any animal, whether it is a cow, dog, wolf or what-ever, just look them square in the eyes (do not break eye contact...ever!), pick up hand-sized rocks and let 'em fly.

I know there will always be different opinions on exactly what to do in these situations, but isn't it true that you should never, EVER make eye contact with a bear? I would think the same would go for other animals...they would perceive this as a threat.

I also think most situations probably develop much too quickly to make rocks, rope (????), or even a sheathed knife very effective.

Personally, if I was ever charged by a wild animal, I think I would first calmly soil my pants, then hopefully faint (would be easy to play dead if I was unconscious). If not, I'd have no choice but to charge and go for the jugular or another sensitive area depending on the gender of the critter.