Be careful out there!

[ERSS]

This happened in an area I hunt, probably several of us on here do. Guy was carrying both pistol and bear spray. Seems like every year or two there is a Griz attack near Sawtelle Peak.

http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/archery-hunter-recovering-idaho-grizzly-bear-attack-33455852

 

[MT_elk]

Yeah, it happens every year. This year may be especially bad with all the fires.

 

[Muskeez]

Read the comments at the end of the story. Sad country we live in when people get more protective of a bear than their fellow man.

 

[mike123red]

that is a bad day.

 

[Tradewind]

I know bears are federally protected. If you are attacked and defend yourself and end up killing the bear what can a person expect as far as legal action against you?

 

[rjlefty3]

Read the comments at the end of the story. Sad country we live in when people get more protective of a bear than their fellow man.

I completely agree. Reading the comments is one of my favorite things to do, just from a pure entertainment value. Not only for hunting topics, but for any topic.

 

[belly-deep]

I know bears are federally protected. If you are attacked and defend yourself and end up killing the bear what can a person expect as far as legal action against you?

As long as it was legitimate self defense, you're fine...in theory.

Don't shoot unless you have to, and be prepared to hire a lawyer. If the bear was truly a threat, you probably won't mind the legal fees.

The guys that get into trouble are the ones looking for an excuse to pop a bear. Don't be that guy.

 

[Deleted member 16014]

Read the comments at the end of the story. Sad country we live in when people get more protective of a bear than their fellow man.

True, though if you know of a better country, do tell.

 

[dcopas78]

Read the comments at the end of the story. Sad country we live in when people get more protective of a bear than their fellow man.

I thought the same thing

 

[noharleyyet]

Dobby the House Elf • a day ago
I wish the bear had killed the worthless SOB.

Dobby must not like archers.

 

[hearteater]

Dobby must not like archers.

Yeah, he must be a rifle guy.

 

[St52v]

The guy who was attacked is a member over on Bowsite forums . He didn't say much due to the investigation. His big concern was with infection.

 

[killercajun]

haha

Yeah, he must be a rifle guy.

i was thinking he probably prefers a gun

reference "Full Metal Jacket" for rifle and gun difference

 

[hornart]

Hey, I`m not against Archers, but dont put down us rifle guys. As far as Dobby the house Elf, the bear should of ate him.

 

[Ben Lamb]

I support the right to arm bears.

Bet Dobby is a crossbow hunter.

 

[MN Public Hunter]

This is just one of the reasons I refuse to hunt elk alone He got lucky this time....

 

[treedagain]

That dobby fellow is quite the moron

 

[Eaglerb634]

Its unbelievably sad that people in this country feel that way. Just goes to show that logic no longer is used in our society instead its all this disney ideaology of poor innocent animals, big bad hunters shoot the helpless bear and deer.... give me a break. Amen to hunters, glad the guy made it

 

[Gr8bawana]

Its unbelievably sad that people in this country feel that way. Just goes to show that logic no longer is used in our society instead its all this disney ideaology of poor innocent animals, big bad hunters shoot the helpless bear and deer.... give me a break. Amen to hunters, glad the guy made it

You mean Disney isn't real life?

 

[BigBull301]

I knocked a bull down in that unit last year right before dark, 2 miles from the truck. I was sure glad my 3 hunting partners were there for the pack out in the pitch black. I'm pretty sure that was the most noise I've ever made in the woods. Probably looked like a light show going on with the headlamps and flashlights swinging all over.