A father and son in Slovakia stopped a deadly brown bear attack using handguns. The dramatic self-defense incident highlights rare armed defense against bear attacks in Europe.
Father and Son Stop Charging Brown Bear with Handgun in Slovakia
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Hunting in Oregon’s Crosshairs as ‘Animal Cruelty’ Initiative Nears Ballot Requirement
The PEACE Act, also known as Initiative Petition 28, would outlaw hunting, fishing and a host of other things, including cattle ranching, according to critics. So far, backers of this measure have allegedly gathered about 105,000 signatures.
Dangerous Grizzly Killed on Texada Island After Relocation Failed
A dangerous, habituated grizzly bear swam to Texada Island in British Columbia. It was eventually shot and killed. The people responsible were fined for not immediately reporting the killing of the bear.
Colorado Black Bear Killed with Pellet Gun in 2024
An adult female black bear was killed with a .177 pellet gun in Colorado in 2024. A necropsy was done to determine the cause of death.
If a Mountain Lion Will Not Leave, Shoot It
Before Kristen Marie Kovatch was killed in a predatory mountain lion attack in Colorado, there were several precursor incidents. An armed person could have made a large difference.
Florida Bear Hunt a Flop, Only 52 Bears Harvested
The 2025 Florida black bear hunt has been a failure as an attempt to manage the bear population in Florida. Only 52 bears were harvested.
Grizzly Bear Problems in British Columbia are Accelerating
Hunting of grizzly bears was banned in British Columbia in 2017. At the time, opponents of the hunting ban warned there would be increasing bear/human conflicts.
European Brown Bear Study: Aggression has Human Hunting Selection Component
A study by Italian scientist has shown the Italian population of ursus arctos (same species as grizzly bears) has been selected, by human hunting pressure, to be less aggressive toward humans.
Information on Florida’s Bear Hunt Will Be Held Until Hunt Ends
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission officials are not releasing information about the ongoing bear hunt until the hunt is over.
Grizzly Bear Attacks Elementary School Children in Canada
A grizzly bear attacked a group of elementary school children in Bella Coola, British Columbia, Canada, on November 20, 2025.
Fatal Bear Attacks in Japan Double Previous Record
The number of people killed in Japan by wild bears broke records this years. It is now more than twice the previous record breaking year. More people are killed by bears in Japan than in the United States of America.
Activists Now Paying Hunters $2,000 Not to Hunt as Judge Confirms Florida’s Bear Season Will Proceed
…first announced its “Black Friday Bear Deal” on Nov. 28, offering $1,000 to any hunter who agreed not to hunt. Two days later, an anonymous donor doubled the offer to $2,000.
Florida Judge Rules Bear Hunt to Cull Growing & Dangerous Population is Legitimate
The bear population in Florida was estimated to reach 11,000 by 2026, which happens to be the same as the bear population was estimated to be before European contact.
Wolf Killed with Pellet Rifle in Minnesota
A wolf was killed with a pellet gun in Northern Minnesota in 2014. Wolves are not hard to kill. They become hard to find when they are hunted.
Should You Report a Grizzly Bear Self-Defense Shooting?
The US Fish & Wildlife service created a regulation requiring the reporting of a self defense shooting of a grizzly bear in the lower 48 states decades ago. The regulation probably violates the Fifth Amendment. Not reporting has its own set of risks which may be greater than reporting.
Anti-Hunting Utopianism Driving Wildlife ‘Rescue’ Efforts, Don’t Get Fooled!
Radical animal rights groups filed sa habeas corpus petition to “free” five elephants from the Pittsburgh Zoo by declaring them legal “persons” with the right to bodily liberty. Sound radical? It is…
Japan Records Deadliest Year for Bear Attacks
2025 is a record year for the number of people killed by bears in Japan. More people are killed by wild bears in Japan than are killed by wild bears in the United States.
Why Use a Handgun for Bear Defense — Because They Work
One of the significant advantages of using handguns to defend against bear attacks is that defense with a handgun is far more likely to result in a dead bear.
Outside Influencers Maul the Truth About Black Bear Hunting
Thankfully, over 1.2 million bears have been legally culled …in North America in just the last 25 years, and more than 1 million of those deaths happened here in the United States.
Corner Crossing Now Legal in 6 Western States: Supreme Court Lets 10th Circuit Ruling Stand!
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear Iron Bar Holdings v. Cape, ending a five-year legal fight over whether hunters can “corner-cross” between adjoining parcels of public land without trespassing on private property.
Two Fatal Bear Attacks in Arkansas for the First Time in Over a Century
There have been two fatal bear attacks in Arkansas in 2025. They are the first recorded fatal attacks in the state since 1892.
Handguns Proven 98% Effective in 205 Documented Bear Attacks
In this fourth update of the ongoing study of how effective handguns are when fired in defense against bears, the 98% effective rate persists. 15 more incidents have been documented where handguns were fired in defense against a bear or bears. This makes a total of 205 documented cases.
Bear Attack on 82-Year-Old Woman in Japan – Video
An attack by an Asiatic black bear on an 82-year-old woman walking in the city of Daisen in Japan, has been captured on surveillance video.
Florida Bear Hunt to Harvest Very Small Number of Bears
The Florida black bear hunt scheduled for December 2025 will harvest a small number of bears compared to the overall population in the state.
Fatal Bear Attack in Arkansas by 70lb Black Bear
A 72-year-old man was fatally attacked by a 70 lb black bear in Arkansas on September 3, 2025. He died on September 14, 2025.
Anti-Hunters Try to Hijack Florida’s Bear Hunt Lottery, But Will It Backfire?
Instead of arguing in court or rallying outside government buildings, anti-hunting groups are attempting something new: flooding the permit lottery in hopes of keeping hunters out of the woods.
Michigan Bill Would Let Bow Hunters Open Carry Without a CPL
“Especially with the predators that we have up here in the UP,” …“This simply allows someone that’s normally able to open carry with a firearm in Michigan to open carry a firearm while bow hunting in the state of Michigan.”
Homeowner Uses AR-15 to Defend Against Black Bear in Home – VIDEO
The video of a homeowner defending his home from a black bear intruder has gone viral. The Defender has added some details, explaining how the bear got in, and what firearm and ammunition was used.
Legal Standard for Self-Defense Against Grizzly Bear Attacks
The standard was established under the Wallen case, when Dan Calvert Wallen shot 3 grizzly bears on his property with a .22 rimfire rifle.
Use Your E-Bike REBATE to Kill More Elk & Extend Your Hunting Range ~ VIDEO
While environmentalists cheer about reducing carbon footprints, hunters can use the very same subsidies to extend their range, haul out more game, and put meat in the freezer.