The standard was established under the Wallen case, when Dan Calvert Wallen shot 3 grizzly bears on his property with a .22 rimfire rifle.
Legal Standard for Self-Defense Against Grizzly Bear Attacks
Bear Attack
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Mushroom Hunters Stop 300-Lb Grizzly Charge With Handguns
On May 21, 2025, near Choteau, MT, Justin Lee and John Long used their pistols to stop an attack of a grizzly bear. Here are the details.
Romanian Brown Bear Population, Bear Attacks, and Hunting
Romania has the highest brown (grizzly) bear population in the European Union, and the highest number of fatal bear attacks.
Update on First Recorded Fatal Bear Attack in Florida
The Florida Fish Wildlife and Conservation Commission has released it initial report on the investigation of the first recorded fatal bear attack in Florida. Perhaps some questions will be answered in a future report.
Fatal Bear Attack Recorded for First Time in Florida
In Florida, a fatal black bear attack has been recorded for the first time. It happened in a rural part of the state.
Bears Don’t Care About Your Philosophy: Why Firearms Matter in Bear Country
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.