In Defense of Life or Property: Do Bears Warrant a Warning Shot?
A lifetime in the backcountry of the Last Frontier has provided the author with some front-row views to what it takes to stand your ground against a bear that may or may not be bent on harm.
Bear Defense From the Professionals
Venturing into bear country to hunt, camp or work has its risks. Our man went to the Alaska experts to learn the knowledge and skills that'll keep you alive when bears may charge.
Black Bear Mauls 5-Year-Old in Colorado
A 5-year-old girl is recovering from serious injuries after being mauled by a black bear yesterday in Grand Junction, Colo.
Video: Bear Attacks Deer in Colorado Family's Yard
Video of a young black bear trying to prey on a deer in a Colorado family's back yard has gone viral.
Do Grizzlies Stalk Hunters?
We've all looked over our shoulders when in grizzly bear habitat, especially when we're elbow-deep in deer or elk blood after a successful hunt—but do bears actually stalk hunters hoping to steal a meal?
Bear Goes on Rampage in Washington
According to a report from a Fox affiliate out of Fall City, Wash., a bear tore apart three hen houses and a goat cage on a local farm, before setting its sights on one of the property owners.
Bears Destroy Mock Campsite, Lone Cooler Survives
ZooMontana decided to give patrons a first-hand look at the destructive power of grizzlies in the most realistic way possible: putting the bears in a mock campsite.
Man Smacks Bear with Baseball Bat, Saves Brittany
My dad didn't shoot a pheasant for five seasons when I came of age to hunt; he only cared about getting birds for me. In fact, one day I asked why he even bothered carrying a shotgun anymore.
Farmer's Shotgun Blast Halts Rabid Bear
Some marvel at the terminal energy of the .338 Lapua. Others do the same for the .50 BMG. Personally it's the versatility and power of the 12-gauge shotgun that most intrigues me. Its close-range energy is just devastating—the equivalent of about four simultaneous rounds of .45 ACP.
What Bear Attacks Tell Us
With the number of bear attacks breaking records, it’s time to see what can be done to stop the trend.
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