The number of bear-human conflicts in Idaho has dramatically spiked according to reports from July through September.
Bear vs People Conflicts Spike in Idaho with Aggressive Bears Killed
Bear Attacks
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WY: Fish Creek Bear Attack 2010: Savage 99 .308 and Taurus Tracker .41
On August 14, 2010, a grizzly bear charged two people in an unprovoked attack near Fish Creek on WY Forest Service Rd 693. The bear was stopped with gunfire a few feet from the people.
2021 31 July, Record for Annual Fatal Bear Attacks already Tied
As of 31 July, 2021, there were five fatal bear attacks in North America for the year. The previous record was set in 2005, which also had five fatal attacks. There are five months left in the year.
Kelly Bear Attack and the Myth: Combination Defense Against Grizzly Bear
This is a combined rifle and pistol stop of a bear attack. When shot, the bear left and then died. Neither hunter was injured by the bear.
MT: Defense Against Grizzly with Bow and .40 Caliber Pistol
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request found a combined defense against grizzly bears with a bow and a .40 caliber pistol, in Montana, during 2014.
Handgun or Pistol Against Bear Attacks 104 cases, 97% Effective
In the latest update on how effective pistols and handguns are when used to defend against bears, 104 documented cases show a success rate of 97%.
Grizzly Bear Attacks Three Bowhunters Armed with Pistols
An old Grizzly bear charged three bow hunters in an unprovoked attack from eight yards. The three bow hunters had pistols, a .45, a .44 magnum, and a 9mm.
Man with Bear Spray Killed by Grizzly Near Yellowstone Park
An experienced Montana outdoorsman had bear spray but was attacked and killed by a grizzly bear near Yellowstone Park on 15 April 2021.
Modern Sporting Rifles as Bear Stoppers? They Worked in Every Recorded Incident
Modern Sporting rifles, such as civilian clones of the AR15 and the AK47 have worked well in stopping aggressive bears.
Survivor of Grizzly Bear Attack in Dupuyer, Montana Used .44 Magnum
Ken Ledeau was attacked by a Grizzly bear near Dupuyer, Montana. Ken used a model 629 Smith & Wesson .44 magnum to stop the attack.
Study on Bear Spray Confirms Performance Limitations
A paper published in the Journal of Wildlife Management shows and quantifies several of the limitations of bear spray in cold or windy conditions.
Bear Attacks & 20 Instances of .22 Rimfire Used for Survival
The .22 rimfire caliber is often underestimated. I has the power to consistently kill large animals. Here are 20 incidents where .22 rimfire firearms were used against bears.
AR15 style Rifle in 6.8 SPC used in Self Defense Against Black Bear
An AR15 rifle was used in self defense against a black bear in Galena, Nevada, south of Reno, on 19 June, 2020. After an investigation, no charges have been made against the homeowner.
Grizzly Bears, FOIA, Bird Hunting, Shotguns, and Close Range Defense
AmmoLand News has obtained a treasure trove of factual accounts of bears and self-defense through an FOIA request. Some incidents of self-defense against bears while bird hunting is described.
Bear Spray Failure in Alaska, 46-Year-Old Killed Clearing Trail
A bear spray failure resulting in a fatality has occurred in Alaska. If the same criteria is applied to bear spray as was applied to firearms, the death was clearly a bear spray failure.
Black Bear Kills Unarmed Woman in Unprovoked Attack; Bear Spray Fails, Gun Works
A Canadian mother was attacked and killed by a black bear, in a surprise predatory attack. Bear spay failed to drive off the bear. Her husband shot and killed the animal.
Bear Biologist Makes Hyperbolic Claim about Bear Mauling and Lightning Strikes
A bear biologist makes a hyperbolic statement about the chances of bear attacks. He is wrong. Being mauled by a bear is much more likely than being struck by lightning, twice.
Oregon Fire Tower Bear Attack in 1958
It was 1958, at a fire tower in the mountains of Oregon. A family will never forget the night of the bear attack.
Update: Handgun or Pistol Against Bear Attack: 93 cases, 97% Effective
Three failures out of 93 cases where guns were used to defend against bears translate to a 97% success rate for the use of guns against bears.
Black Bear Attack Stopped with .45 on Second Floor of Motel
A large black bear charged a Marine veteran on the second story of a Tennessee motel. The Marine had a .45; he was not injured, but he was charged with crimes.
