Entries Tagged bear attack

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Must-See Interview: 9mm Handgun vs. Brown Bear!

Phil Shoemaker has been guiding hunters and anglers in Alaska since 1983, and here he tells the chilling story of shooting a 900-pound brown bear that was attacking two of his fishing clients.

January 09, 2025

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Are Handguns Effective Against Bear Attacks?

While relatively rare, bear attacks occur and every hunter should be prepared for the showdown of their life.

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Security Cam Video: Massive Black Bear Knocks Down Hotel Security Guard

A hotel security guard was lucky to escape with only scratches after being swatted to the ground by a huge black bear in an Aspen, Colorado, hotel kitchen.

November 28, 2023

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Black Bear Kills Arizona Man Relaxing in Yard

Arizona man mauled, killed in rare attack by a black bear in Prescott, about 100 miles northwest of Phoenix.

October 04, 2023

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Man Chilling in Hammock Bitten by Black Bear

A Colorado man relaxing in a hammock was bitten by a black bear snooping around a campground late at night.

September 29, 2023

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Grizzly Attack in Wyoming Sends a Man to the Hospital

Surprised grizzly bear attacks Wyoming man, who was hospitalized with injuries and released.

September 06, 2023

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Brave Maine Woman Bashes Bitey Black Bear

A woman in Maine stood her ground against a black bear in her yard, punching it in the face before it bit her and ran off.

September 01, 2023

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Black Bear Attacks 10-Year-Old Boy in Connecticut

State officials captured and euthanized a black bear they believe attacked a 10-year-old boy, who was not seriously injured.

January 11, 2023

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Jogger Attacked, Injured by Black Bear

A jogger was attacked by a black bear in a forested area near Lake Whatcom in Washington state, state officials say, but did not sustain serious injuries.

November 25, 2022

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Hunters Kill Grizzly in Self-Defense

Two hunters in Montana face off with an aggressive grizzly bear that’s trying to claim their kill.

October 07, 2022

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Hunter Fined $25,500 for Killing Grizzly Bear

A Wyoming hunter has been fined $25,500 for killing a grizzly bear following an investigation by state wildlife officials.

December 15, 2018

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Elk Hunter Survives Savage Attack From Grizzly Bear

An elk hunter recovering from a savage mauling by a grizzly bear said the bear wasn't doing anything wrong when it attacked.

November 14, 2018

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Bear Mauls Man At Alaska Airport

A 55-year-old man was attacked by a brown brown on the runway of a small airport in Alaska. His injuries were non-life threatening.

October 28, 2016

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Japanese Man Uses Karate To Fight Off Bear

A 63-year-old Japanese man used his karate skills to escape a kill-or-be-killed situation. Good thing he’s a black belt!

September 02, 2016

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Officials: Grizzly That Has Charged At People Attacks Again

An Alaskan Grizzly has attacked another guest at Denali National Park. Officials say the female will be killed when caught.