just one example of why i never go in the woods without some kind of sidearm... its not so bad here in IL, but even down in AL where I do most of my hunting there are mt lions running around that area...
That is part of the fun of being out in the bush in Canada or Alaska bow hunting. When your guide leaves you at your bear bait and you are out of radio range and he states I will be picking you up in 8 or 9 hrs. By the way you cannot have a hand gun in Canada. The only question is can you shoot a "X" with your bow under the pressure of a bear, boar or lion that is attacking you!!!!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_fatal_bear_attacks_in_North_America_by_decade#2000s This is just a partial list. I too am not afraid of a black bear, brown bear, lions, or Cape Buffalo. But I respect them as they can and will kill you in a heartbeat, given a chance. List of fatal bear attacks in North America From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Redirected from List of fatal bear attacks in North America by decade) Jump to: navigation, search This is a list of known fatal bear attacks that occurred in North America by decade in reverse chronological order. In this list three species of bear are recognized: the Brown Bear (Ursus arctos), the American Black Bear (Ursus americanus) and the Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus). For purposes of this list, Brown Bear includes the Grizzly Bear (Ursus arctos horribilis), the Kodiak Bear and the Mexican Brown Bear. Between 1900 and 2003 there were about 52 recorded deaths due to black bears, 50 due to brown bears and 5 due to polar bears. The most recent data is the most reliable and complete, but does not necessarily include all fatal attacks that have occurred in North America. Prior to recent decades bear attacks were not well documented, particularly those which took place in isolated regions. As a result there were more attacks and fatalities than have been recorded as shown here, particularly in Canada and Alaska. This list is incomplete; you can help by expanding it. Contents [hide] * 1 2000s * 2 1990s * 3 1980s * 4 1970s * 5 1960s * 6 1940s * 7 1920s * 8 1910s * 9 1880s * 10 1870s * 11 See also * 12 References * 13 Further reading [edit] 2000s Name, age, gender Date Species Location, comments Robert Wagner, 48, male September 2008 Brown Sundre area, Alberta. Robert Wagner, 48, of Didsbury, didn't return from a hunting trip to the Sundre area. The medical examiner's office says (Mr Wagner) found near Sundre was mauled to death by a bear.[1] Cecile Lavoie, 70, female May 30, 2008 Black Near La Sarre, Quebec. Lavoie went on a solo fishing trip. After she didn't return to her cabin, her husband went looking for her. He found a bear dragging her body into the woods.[2] Stephen Miller, 39, male April 22, 2008 Brown Big Bear Lake, California. A famous bear trained to perform in movies unexpectedly turned on a handler, fatally biting him in the neck. Prior to the attack, the bear had been recently featured in the movie Semi-Pro. Pepper Spray was used to subdue the bear, and no further injuries were reported. The bear was a 7.5-foot (2.3 m) 700-pound (320 kg) 5 year old male named Rocky. He was being held in the "Predators in Action" animal training facility at the time of the incident. The bear's fate has yet to be determined.[3] Don Peters, 51, male November 25, 2007 Brown Mountain Aire Lodge west of Sundre, about 90 km northwest of Calgary. The 51-year-old did not return from a hunting trip in Western Alberta. He was killed by a grizzly near his vehicle after going hunting alone. His body was found three days later. His rifle was found nearby. It had been fired but there was nothing to indicate the bear had been hit. Officials were trying to trap the bear but would not say whether it would be killed if captured. Upon capture, the bear may be shot, moved to another area or let go, depending on an evaluation of the bear, said Alberta resources spokesman Dave Ealey. [4] Robin Kochorek, 31, female July 20, 2007 Black The 31-year-old woman was reported missing on July 20th after being separated from friends while mountain biking at Panorama Mountain Resort, British Columbia. She was presumably killed by a black bear who was right where the body was recovered at 8 a.m. July 21st. Indications were that the bear had preyed upon this person or obviously was trying to claim ownership. The bear was shot on site by RCMP.[5] Samuel Evan Ives, 11, male June 17, 2007 Black Tak
Been around alot of black bears, respect them, don't fear them. I've never hunted in brown bear territory. I don't believe there were any in the section of Big Horn, WY where I elk hunted. I did however watch my backtrail while carrying meat. Watched for cats.
I spoke with Fred about that little episode; as you can imagine, it's still a pretty vivid memory for him! :d I carried last year in Colorado as well, Jeff... I worked my way WAY away from the others in my camp and went into some extremely steep canyons that just SCREAMED "cat country"... never ran into anything, but it was nice to know I had 15 in the mag plus one in the chamber as well as another mag at the ready if I needed it. :d Took the personal protection rounds out and went with all FMJ in case I had to penetrate a thick skull, I figured I'd have a better chance.
There are more black bear attacks then any of the others only because there's more of them. Most times I think the attacks are because of carelessness on people leaving food out or possibly getting a little to close If It's a sow and cubs. In most cases a black bear will do nothing but bluff, I've had a handful of them do It to me In day light and when It's pitch dark while walking out of the woods In the 20+ years I've hunted them. I don't carry any kind of sidearm or nothing when I'm hunting black bear but If I was out where allot of Grizzly's were I'd be packing one I'm sure. As for big cats, they tend to make me nervous but not enough for me to carry a sidearm. In saying what I said though If a black bear was to attack someone It usually ends up In death from most of the reports I've read.
Hunting PA I've sen plenty of bear in deer season. The only time I got edgy, I had tagged out on a decent Buck on Monday and on Wednesday we were all working the side of a mountain pushing deer to posters. I'm on the top in the mountain laurel, weaponless, cept for a Buck Knife. I see a bear estimating 30 yards in the laurel, at the same time it sees me. Now I don't know why..(maybe cubs around and it was looking for them? or intimidation to me?) But it stands up on it's hind legs and fixes it's gaze at me! I'm like ..OH Crap! I start backing away..and it drops back to all fours and jaunts off the other way. It got my attention.
The reason they do that Is to see what you are, their eye sight sucks. More often their more afraid of you.
Killed two BLK bears in my days and never carried on either one and there was a Grizz in the area i where we hunted in Idaho or so I was told but I never saw it. You can say BLK bears kill more while on there attack but I don't want to get bitten by either!!! Walt
Would any of you guys be a little nervous to run into this black bear? It was killed by my friend in the picture 1/2 mile from where I bowhunt whitetails. It was around 600 lbs live wieght!
I can't remember the exact score but I think it came in just a bit short of 21 inches? Not 100% sure on that though. He shot it near a corn field in October after being tipped off by a farmer buddy who had seen the bear.
If 21 Inches Is right that's very Impressive!!! That's Boone And Crockett Material there! I'd bet that measurement Is right, hell It looks like It could be bigger then that. Thanks for sharing the picture.
