Bear Attack

[bessiedog]

I go out with a can of spray rifle or bow season. Its a little silly I know. Especially since im carrying a 7MM. But I've used it before and its worked. And I like my security blanket.


regardless, stuff happens in the bush that ya cant prepare for.

[Rocky7]

Originally Posted by James_B

Hope he pulls through. I guess that's what's he gets for hunting alone. Too ba he had to learn his lesson the hard way. Just for this simple reason NOBODY should hunt alone in a remote location by themselves especially in the mountains. Anything can happen

I often hunt alone since my hunting partner died in a vehicle accident. I just got back from the mountains. Save your *#*%**'g moralizing. One of me is safer in the bush than 3 of most guys.

"That's what he gets".....what a creepy comment.

ps: I put a 5x6 elk in the butcher shop yesterday, too, BTW.

[wind drift]

Simmered,
Good to hear your friend will be OK. Can't imagine the sheer terror of being attacked like that. I'm curious, was he bowhunting and also packing a gun for protection? I've pondered the need to do that, especially when hunting for elk, with all the cow calling, etc. A Rossi Ranch Hand may be a good option.

[GermanHunter]

Let's hope the guy goes thrue it fast!
I hunt alone and last year, when I shoot my white tail.I had s grizzly at 30 yards after 15 minutes of processing. Ive seen him only because I was checking every 5 minutes cause I know there are bears out there.

GermanHunter

[DurkaDurka]

Originally Posted by GermanHunter

Let's hope the guy goes thrue it fast!
I hunt alone and last year, when I shoot my white tail.I had s grizzly at 30 yards after 15 minutes of processing. Ive seen him only because I was checking every 5 minutes cause I know there are bears out there.

GermanHunter

Are you sure it was a grizzly?

[brownbomber]

Originally Posted by Rocky7

I often hunt alone since my hunting partner died in a vehicle accident. I just got back from the mountains. Save your *#*%**'g moralizing. One of me is safer in the bush than 3 of most guys.

"That's what he gets".....what a creepy comment.

ps: I put a 5x6 elk in the butcher shop yesterday, too, BTW.

Unfortunately for this guy things went sideways fast, but no fault of his really. Just the way the cookie crumbled. He proved he's a capable individual by getting out of it in decent shape. Sometimes even the best can be a victim of circumstance. I share your sentiment Rocky, many people are fine alone and your best hunting partner is common sense.

[Pincherguy]

Originally Posted by James_B

Hope he pulls through. I guess that's what's he gets for hunting alone. Too ba he had to learn his lesson the hard way. Just for this simple reason NOBODY should hunt alone in a remote location by themselves especially in the mountains. Anything can happen

Anything can happen with two or three guys, that gives the bear
three more chances. What lesson did he learn here? I hunt alone, even if I have other guys with me. One guy makes less noise than two so I sneek around by myself. This poor guy just stumbled into the wrong place at the wrong time. I wish him well and a speedy recovery.

[simmered]

Originally Posted by DurkaDurka

Are you sure it was a grizzly?

yep 100%

[Pincherguy]

Originally Posted by James_B

Thanks for all your kind words fellas. Here is a cookie for all of you. Well if you were smart, and not naive and ignorant and only think of yourself you would see the whole picture. The attack probably could have been prevented if he was with someone else. Imagine how his family feels if he has one. Everytime someone goes out alone, they put their family in jeopardy. Although every hunter is aware of the risks of being in he bears backyard, why would you put itself at risk too. For all of you who have families and hunt alone, shame on you guys for thinking about yourself first rather then your family. At least with two people, you have way better odds of not being a target wether its a bear, cougar, wolf or whatever animal comes along. Stuff like this does happen, don't get me wrong but it's just foolishness to go Into bear country alone. Well hope your views change next time you get mauled by a bear and leave your family
For that one animal that is not worth it. Hunting is
More than bagging an animal. Being able to
Get out and enjoy with friends
And family is what it's
All about and too learn about nature. It's just a bonus if you do shoot something.
At the end of the day most important thing is to be home safely. PERIOD!

Say what you want...I just hope he is ok and maybe thinks differently next time he wants to head to the woods alone. It's not worth it!

Speedy recovery to you and it just sucks when something like this happense. Puts us all on edge.

Everyone is entitled to their opinion and no one is more right or wrong. I just see life differently then most careless people. And no it's not because
Im scared or panzy.

Ok your a scared panzy, do you hold hands with your BUDDY out there. If I thought like you I would probably stay home, and watch wild tv and get my jollys.

[DurkaDurka]

Originally Posted by simmered

yep 100%

No I meant the bear that snuck up on Germanhunter

[greylynx]

ps: I put a 5x6 elk in the butcher shop yesterday, too, BTW.[/QUOTE]

Right on.

Rocky has groceries for a couple of weeks.

Congratulations on the elk.

[KosinTrouble]

Originally Posted by Rocky7

ps: I put a 5x6 elk in the butcher shop yesterday, too, BTW.

Pics (in another thread) or it didnt happen...

[GermanHunter]

DurkaDurka

Yes,I'm 100% sure!

I see between 50- 60 bears every year. I know the difference
If he was a blackie I would have arrest him on the scene.

[pseelk]

Originally Posted by KosinTrouble

Pics (in another thread) or it didnt happen...

x2,Would love to see pics!

[Sledder1]

what kind of gun did he have with him? news articles dont say.

[Albertacoyotecaller]

45 ACP

Greg

[Lefty-Canuck]

Originally Posted by Albertacoyotecaller

45 ACP

Greg

Doh.....

LC

[freestyle]

Bear attack. Sorry for the hunter.

Sorry for the guy that suggests it was because the hunter was alone.

There are risks when you go into the backcountry by yourself. There are risks when you go with a group. If he had been hunting with a friend, its not likely they would have been holding hands, or been close enough for the friend to help out as the bear was attacking.

I don't mind hunting alone, and sometimes prefer it.

[Sledder1]

Carrying a handgun. Hope he gets charged

[leeaspell]

I may be wrong, but you can get rifles chambered in 45 acp

[Jamie]

Originally Posted by Sledder1

Carrying a handgun. Hope he gets charged

Why? If so, it just proved the value of a handgun in the woods.

"Hope he gets charged"............
What a joke

Jamie

[Lefty-Canuck]

Certainly adds a twist...

LC

[IR_mike]

Originally Posted by Sledder1

Carrying a handgun. Hope he gets charged

Its that attitude that will keep impractical laws on the books.

If they scare you dont own one.

[simmered]

Originally Posted by Jamie

Why? If so, it just proved the value of a handgun in the woods.

"Hope he gets charged"............
What a joke

Jamie

X2 I agree with you Jamie.

Yet another person who should ad bide by the "better to be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt" rule.

[pottymouth]

Originally Posted by Sledder1

Carrying a handgun. Hope he gets charged

Really ? Would that make you feel better?

You should go hunting with James! It's people like you two that makes me lose my faith in humanity!

[IR_mike]

Originally Posted by pottymouth

Really ? Would that make you feel better?

You should go hunting with James! It's people like you two that makes me lose my faith in humanity!

Maybe sledder1 is right instead of maybe (probably) being charged the hunter would be better off dead.

Unreal.

[greylynx]

Life involves risk.

There are the risk takers and the risk aversive.

Then there are people in between.

Which one are you?

I hope the gentleman can hunt again.

[uglyelk]

Originally Posted by James_B

Hope he pulls through. I guess that's what's he gets for hunting alone. Too ba he had to learn his lesson the hard way. Just for this simple reason NOBODY should hunt alone in a remote location by themselves especially in the mountains. Anything can happen

Your right anything can happen...then again nothing happens too! Been hunting alone for about 50 years. Started solo hunting when I was eight no bears have killed me yet. No Sasquatch women have had their way with me either....maybe one day! Damn my family spent 2 centuries trapping alone an no one got chewed up by a bear. If your afraid to be alone stay home and play xbox, and keep the door locked. Me I'll mostly wander the bush alone, I figure it's some of the best company I'll encouter.

[uglyelk]

Originally Posted by walking buffalo

This particular bear Must be removed from the gene pool.

X2

[uglyelk]

Originally Posted by GermanHunter

DurkaDurka

If he was a blackie I would have arrest him on the scene.

Sucks when Grizzlies want to claim your kill.