The death of Anthony Pollio on Glacier’s Mount Brown Trail has reopened the debate over bear spray, firearms, and what actually works when a bear keeps coming.
Glacier Bear Attack Shows Why Hikers Should Carry Handguns in Bear Country
Bear Defense
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Handguns vs. Bears: Shot Counts From Black Bear and Polar Bear Defense Cases
Documented handgun-defense cases involving black bears and polar bears show a clear pattern: most incidents were resolved with six shots or fewer, though warning shots produced mixed results.
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.
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.
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.”
Big Bore Rifles for Bear Defense: What You Need to Know
Whether you’re a hunter, hiker, angler, or guide, encountering a bear in the backcountry can be one of the most dangerous and unpredictable situations you’ll face.
Handguns in Defense Against Bears by Caliber | .45 ACP
All documented incidents where a .45 acp handgun was fired to defend against bears.