Grizzly bear believed to have killed woman on Buttermilk Trail near Yellowstone National Park By Harry Baker
Jul 26, 2023 09:49:57 #
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Jul 26, 2023 09:51:09 #
Mark Sturtevant wrote:
I don't have an answer. Other than that no way is a bear just as important as a human being.
Jul 26, 2023 10:15:55 #
Jul 26, 2023 10:21:14 #
bcheary wrote:
She should have carried a gun. 
Carrying bear spray would be more humane than a gun, but not always perfect. Also, a gun may not be totally effective either, other than really p***ing off the bear.
Jul 26, 2023 10:21:45 #
There are over 50,000 Grizzly Bears in North America, not 2,000. The 2,000 figure is for the lower 48 United States.
Jul 26, 2023 10:26:38 #
jgangjr wrote:
There are over 50,000 Grizzly Bears in North America, not 2,000. The 2,000 figure is for the lower 48 United States.
Thanks for the correction but that still begs the question of which one is more important…
Jul 26, 2023 10:57:46 #
dancers wrote:
the woman went into the bear's home. it did not go into hers............
False argument. Misses the point that Grizzly bears are extending their territory.
Not even considering why she was not carrying Bear Spray and/or a gun.
Jul 26, 2023 11:10:23 #
PhotogHobbyist wrote:
Carrying bear spray would be more humane than a gun, but not always perfect. Also, a gun may not be totally effective either, other than really p***ing off the bear.
Jul 26, 2023 11:45:37 #
DougS
Loc: Central Arkansas
Scary! We stayed at the hotel just past that location while vacationing there last year!
Jul 26, 2023 11:59:13 #
dancers wrote:
why shoot a bear? disgusting.!!!!!he is just as important as her, in my book.
I would never go bear hunting, but I would shoot one to protect my life or that of another. Granted, the woods is a bear’s home, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t go there ourselves for recreational purposes. Every year a few people have unfortunate bear encounters here in Alaska and bear awareness is really emphasized. A lot of folks go into the woods, blissfully unaware of possible bear presence. Bear attacks classically happen when someone stumbles on a bear with its kill or a sow with cubs. A mother bear is probably the most dangerous of all. Surprise a bear and your day is likely to be ruined. I don’t guess we’ll really know why this happened.
Jul 26, 2023 12:29:34 #
DRam11
Loc: Polson, MT
HRBIEL wrote:
Let me just point out that there are 8 billion humans on earth now and approximately 2 thousand grizzlies!
From the article:
The unusual grizzly bear sightings are likely tied to their growing population in Montana. Thanks to a successful recovery program, the state now has around 2,000 grizzly bears, which is second only to Alaska and almost four times more than neighboring Wyoming, according to MFWP.
Jul 26, 2023 12:33:10 #
Mark Sturtevant wrote:
I don't have an answer. Other than that no way is a bear just as important as a human being.
Well said.
Jul 26, 2023 12:55:40 #
Amielee
Loc: Eastern Washington State
pendennis wrote:
That's a difficult decision, and unless she's one ... (show quote)
I almost agree with you but I would go with a 12 ga. pump and slugs. On 12 May 1953 a 63 year old woman at Slave Lake Alberta killed a world record Grizzly Bear with a single shot 22 firing 22 Long cartridges. Not even long rifle. Her first shot was to the side of the head midway between the nose and the ear at the thinnest part of the bears skull and she dropped the bear with her first shot. She then used the rest of her ammunition as insurance. I certainly don't recommend it but if you know what you are doing and the opportunity is favorable almost caliber can work. I most certainly agree with your last sentence, If you carry a gun have the skill to use it and practice, practice, practice.
Jul 26, 2023 12:57:24 #
It is a sad story,but I am not going anywhere that I may encounter a bear or any other dangerous wild animal.(jus sayin)
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