Are concerns about grizzlies in the North Cascades justified, or are critics overreacting? Bear attacks are rare events, but it will only take one for the finger-pointing to begin.
Is WA Grizzly Reintroduction Setting Up Inevitable Confrontation?
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Handguns in Defense Against Bears by Caliber | .380, 9.3×18, .38 Revolvers
An update of the incidents where use of .380, 9.3×18 Makarov, and .38 caliber revolvers which were fired in defense against bears. All documented incidents are included.
Bear Defense with Handguns Update, 20 More Cases 98% Effective
The number of defensive cases where a handgun was documented to have been fired in defense against a bear has reached 100. The total number is now 192 incidents. Success rate remains at 98%.
Tech Advancements Are Keeping America’s Next Generation Of Hunters in the Field
Hunting remains one of America’s greatest pastimes, but using new technology is key to recruiting and retaining America’s next generation of hunters.
Handgun Defense Against Bears, Caliber NOT Critical as Thought
When handguns are fired in defense against bears, caliber is not as important as many people think. Having a gun is far more important.
Radical Environmentalist Holding Florida Defense Against Bears Bill, HB 0087, Hostage
Environmental radicals are working to prevent Florida residents from protecting their pets, property and persons from bears. Is Governor DeSantis willing to stand up to them or will he cave?
Bias in Studies of the Efficacy of Firearms in Bear Attacks
There is significant selection bias inherent in studies of the effectiveness of bear defense weapons systems. However, bias can be limited by objective criteria and by publication of raw data for review by the public.
APEX Ammunition Congratulates Brad Fenson on World Turkey Slam
Congratulations to outdoor writer Brad Fenson on his World Turkey Slam. Fenson completed the slam on April 20, 2024…
‘Woke’ Wildlife Refuges? Congress Blasts Climate Priority Rule That Sidelines Hunting
Congress had sharp criticism for a proposed rule that would prioritize a climate change agenda over a proven hunting conservation strategy…
4 Turkey Gauges Tested, 1 Winner, Choosing the Best Turkey Gauge ~ Vortex Nation Cartridge Talks VIDEO
The “Cartridge Talks” boys are back in the lab to put four popular turkey gauges to the test. Pellet counts will be tabulated, patterns meticulously studied…
Youth Turkey Hunters Are Setting the Pace for a Successful Hunting Season
Across the Midwest, youth turkey hunters have kicked off the 2024 season. Reports are good. It seems the early indication of an uptick in turkey numbers is true.
Chukker Partridge vs Red Dot Optic Equipped Guns: Chukker 1, RDO 0
I’ve hunted chukkers many times, and I’m painfully familiar with their annoying habit of flushing like patriot missiles and then flying low!
Bear Defense | Problems with Empty Chamber Carry
Carrying a long gun with an empty chamber can cause the loss of precious seconds while engaging a deadly threat.
Traveling to Turkey Hunt Top Midwest Counties
When trying to select the best places to go, hunters need to consider turkey population numbers, harvest data, license availability, the amount of public land…
Defense Against Pursuing Black Bear and Man Fishing in Michigan in the 1960s
James Albert Maierle shot a black bear in self defense on the Montreal River in the upper peninsula of Michigan. It was in the early 1960’s, during the spring of the year.
Bears Are Not Bulletproof, Don’t Aim at the Wrong Spot
Many people believe bullets will bounce off a bear’s skull. Much of this myth comes from a misunderstanding of where a bear’s brain is located.
Will Another Cougar Attack Change Washington’s Hunting Laws?
Another cougar attack in Washington State has some people arguing on social media that it is long past time for the legislature to repeal a 1996 ban on hunting the big cats.
British Columbia Bear Hunting Ban Not what it Seems
Grizzly bear hunting in British Columbia has not stopped. The number of people eligible to hunt has been dramatically reduced.
Man Uses Sticks to Defend Against Polar Bear Attack ~ VIDEO
A viral video of a polar bear attack stopped by a man with to poles/pipes shows how men with spears could kill polar bears.
Are Extreme Speed and Accuracy Necessary to Defend Against Bears?
Some people have claimed extreme accuracy and speed are needed to be able to defend against a bear attack. The data indicates extreme accuracy and speed is not needed in over 90% of cases.
Bear Spray is Not as Effective as Claims, Firearms Still the Superior Tool for Defense
Bears have killed nine times as many people when bear spray is sprayed than when handguns are fired in defense against bear attacks.
Wyoming Grizzly Bear Attack Stopped with 44 Magnum Revolver
Details of the defensive shooting of a grizzly bear at Paint Creek Wyoming in 2010 have been revealed by a Freedom of Information Act request.
Hog Hunting at the Florida Hunting, Fishing, and Outdoor Adventures’ Oak Island Ranch
Recently, it was my privilege to go hog hunting as a guest of the Hall Family at Florida Hunting, Fishing, & Outdoor Adventures at the Oak Island Ranch in Okeechobee, FL.
Grizzly Bears in Lower 48 are the Deadliest Bear Population
Four percent of the United States grizzly bear population accounted for 56% of human fatalities from grizzly/brown bear attacks during 1975 to 2023. Those 4% were the bears that live in Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho.
Washington State Bear Attack Stopped with .45 Long Colt Revolver
Travis Newman shot a big Cinnamon color phase black bear in self defense, in Washington State, in 2005. He used a Taurus Tracker in .45 Long Colt.
Archery Hunter Kills Mountain Lion in Self-Defense
A Wisconsin Archery hunter killed a mountain lion in self defense. The lion was the first one shot in Wisconsin in 115 years.
Man Survives Bear Attack Using a Folding Knife
Mike was attacked, without provocation, by a cinnamon black bear in 2020. He fought it with a folding knife and survived. This is his story.
American Ranchers & Hunters Feeling the Flood of Illegal Invaders ~ VIDEO
The guide’s wife called in the Border Patrol. Upon examining their cabin, the agent kicked the dirt & said, “Dang, we thought we’d caught all of them.”
Japan has More Fatal Bear Attacks than the United States
More people are killed in bear attacks in Japan than in the United States. Records exist from 2007 to the present.
Safety is Always in Season | Project ChildSafe Hunt SAFE ~ VIDEO
Hunting is a time-honored tradition for many Americans & it’s important that safety remains at the core of that tradition…