Montana guide dies after being mauled by grizzly bear near Yellowstone National Park
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.455_Hunter
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Unfortunate.
I carry pepper spray in bear areas, and understand those who wish no permanent harm to the bears, but I always reserve the right to carry a lethal force tool "just in case" things go south.
I carry pepper spray in bear areas, and understand those who wish no permanent harm to the bears, but I always reserve the right to carry a lethal force tool "just in case" things go south.
And then it charged 7 game wardens and other personnel.... That’s one “honey badger” of a bear. I do feel bad for the guide. And I just said a prayer for his family. This is just an unfortunate circumstance where a bear had all the advantages. It’s likely that no firearm would have made a difference because of the proximity he likely was to the bear when it charged. The carcass was only 50 yards or so away.
I’m no expert on bears. I’m no expert on anything really. But I know they’re fast. Really fast. And your odds of stopping one in full charge aren’t good in the few seconds that bear covered that distance. No matter what you’re carrying.
I’m no expert on bears. I’m no expert on anything really. But I know they’re fast. Really fast. And your odds of stopping one in full charge aren’t good in the few seconds that bear covered that distance. No matter what you’re carrying.
It would be interesting to know more details of the attack. Like was there bear spay expelled, did the spray show up on the bear. A guide in that country should always be prepared and aware enough to never get totally surprised (IMO). Very sorry for the loss of life and to his family and friends.
For the rest of us the details should be gleamed for our knowledge and safety.
For the rest of us the details should be gleamed for our knowledge and safety.
Alte Schule
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The rest of this incredibly sad story. https://www.newsweek.com/montana-we...izzly-bear-attack-dies-massive-stroke-1584641
RETG
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There was bear spray residue on the hands; however, that does not mean it was sprayed at the bear or whether or not the wind direction could have blown it back into his face. As for speed of bears, yes, they are fast and one reason why next to impossible to hit while running; especially, directly at you with a handgun, and to hit where it will do the most harm (just behind the left leg in the chest...bears have a very strong breast bone that helps to protect the heart). Not saying it is impossible, just saying you need nerves of steel and be one heck of a shot with one heck of a bullet.
Bear spray, if the conditions are right does work; used it twice and I can attest it does work. However, like anything, conditions have to be in your favor or else you are just another flavor to the bear. Dogs help too, just keep them on a leash so they remain beside you. (Big dogs, Chihuahuas probably not so.)
When in bear areas, best to keep all your senses going. A moose carcass that close would most likely have smelled, unless it was an older carcass. And dead animal parts do have a very notable smell. Once you smell it, you won't forget it.
And old males can be quite cantankerous (just like us old Human males) and messing around our dinner can be a dangerous thing to do.
I do a lot of camping in that area; it's just west of Yellowstone NP (as well as just east of Yellowstone NP), and never seen a grizzly, but on the eastern side of the NP, I see grizzlies all the time.
Bear spray, if the conditions are right does work; used it twice and I can attest it does work. However, like anything, conditions have to be in your favor or else you are just another flavor to the bear. Dogs help too, just keep them on a leash so they remain beside you. (Big dogs, Chihuahuas probably not so.)
When in bear areas, best to keep all your senses going. A moose carcass that close would most likely have smelled, unless it was an older carcass. And dead animal parts do have a very notable smell. Once you smell it, you won't forget it.
And old males can be quite cantankerous (just like us old Human males) and messing around our dinner can be a dangerous thing to do.
I do a lot of camping in that area; it's just west of Yellowstone NP (as well as just east of Yellowstone NP), and never seen a grizzly, but on the eastern side of the NP, I see grizzlies all the time.
JR24
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Yeah, a buddy shot a good sized Alaskan coastal Brown female and had a wall mount. Paws looked bigger than that, and I couldn't wrap my arms all the way around the head.
Sad for the deceased but not a relevant topic.
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