Two Russian bear researchers appear to have similar desires to be at close range to large bears as did Timothy Treadwell. None of them carried firearms. Treadwell and one of the Russians were killed and eaten by large bears.
Not sure what we have to do to get the Forest Service back on track. Extremely disappointed in the lack of response from our gov’t officials.
A Russian man’s use of bear spray with a polar bear makes an amusing story with serious lessons.
Six separate attacks. Three at campgrounds, three on people running on trails. None of the people had weapons to fight with.
Romania increased the number of European brown bears to be culled next year. The number was increased as another tourist was killed and partially eaten by a bear.
Five year old Elizabeth presented a picture of people using handguns to defend themselves against a bear.
All documented incidents where a .45 acp handgun was fired to defend against bears.
In determining the efficacy of firearms, in particular handguns, only those incidents where the firearm was fired should be considered.
There have been 14 documented cases where a .357 Magnum revolver has been fired in defense against bears. One of those cases was a failure.
Florida Governor DeSantis has signed HB87, a bill to restore the right of people to defend themselves, their pets, and their homes from destructive, rogue black bears.
Here are all the documented cases where .22 rimfire handguns were fired in defense against bears, from several years of diligent searching. We welcome additions to the list, especially of incidents where firing the handgun failed to deter the bear.
Three coyote attacks on young children occurred at the same Arlington, Texas park, a few days apart.
For the third consecutive year, Pheasants Forever and Pepsi-Cola of Mitchell are teaming for conservation by renewing the “Take It Outside” program.
Canada goose and teal seasons start Sept. 3 in Ohio.
Viggo Mortensen, star of the new film “Captain Fantastic,” teamed up with the Sierra Club to release a new public service announcement today.
Conservation Visions Inc. has launched the Wild Harvest Initiative, a multi-year project designed to accurately measure the actual biomass of wild animal protein harvested recreationally in the USA.
Do you love Georgia wildlife? Are you looking for a hassle-free way to support the conservation of our state’s rare plants and animals, from bald eagles to Georgia aster?
As hunters, we need to make sure we are well equipped with knowledge and facts in todays day and age.
On September 24, the National Rifle Association submitted a letter to the California Fish and Game Commission objecting to the continued lack of established procedures and rules governing the…..
NRA-backed hunting suppressor legislation was revisited in House subcommittee yesterday, August 20, as previously reported.
Last week, the Fish and Wildlife Commission set new 2015 – 2016 game bird hunting regulations that will benefit sportsmen across Oregon.
On Monday, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and United Airlines announced that they would no longer transport legally-harvested buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion or rhinoceros hunting trophies.
On Monday; July 20, following the release of Cargo Policy and Procedures Advisory No. 278, South African Airways (SAA) effectively lifted their embargo on transporting legally-harvested African…..
Motivated by a desire to improve quail habitat across the country, a record number of members now belong to Quail Forever.
The late Nelson Mandela said it was a blesbok and impala hunting trip in 1991 that switched him on to the importance of environmental issues…
As unpalatable as sport-hunting might be to some, it is the only model proven to be effective at protecting wildlife, habitat, and humans. Anti-hunting groups need to stop being stupid…
The Denver wolf hearing was dominated by animal rights activists. The Albuquerque meeting was dominated by ranchers, hunters, county officials, conservation districts. Big Game Forever was well represented at both hearings….
Thanks for all the habitat work you do as you know it is definitely Making a Difference for Wildlife One Acre at a Time…
The United States House of Representative today passed a major piece of pro-sportsmen legislation to help firearm and ammunition manufacturers to grow business and help strengthen wildlife conservation funding…
Theodore Roosevelt Hunter-Conservationist – An Illustrated Biography