Grizzly Attack (another one)

[Greg Armstrong]

Seems there’s been an increase in these occurrences lately, so posting this just so others can be aware.

Having just returned from a couple weeks in Wyoming and Montana I can attest that there are a lot more folks running around out in the woods, which is one of the reasons given in the article for these occurrences.

A good number of these events have happened to unfortunate, experienced and “bear aware” folks.

Grizzly bear kills couple and their dog in Canada — CBS News

Officials did not identify the victims but a family member told CBC News the people who died were a couple who were experienced backcountry hikers.

apple.news

 

[SurfnFish]

Dangerous time of year, bears are in an agitated state, trying to find as many calories as possible before entering hibernation. Considering the killed couple were experienced guides/outfitters, shows the danger of just being in the vicinity of such an apex predator.

 

[Salmo_g]

More people out in the woods, plus an increase in the population of bears, means more bear and human encounters are inevitable.

 

[RCF]

Man recovering in Utah after mauled by grizzly bear while deer tracking in Montana

A Montana man is recovering in Utah after a grizzly bear attacked him while he was tracking deer.

komonews.com

Angler kills grizzly bear in self-defense, officials say

An angler killed a grizzly bear in self-defense in Montana, according to wildlife officials.

komonews.com

 

[Clean Willy]

My long standing irrational fear of bears is becoming more rational.

 

[nwbobber]

If a bear has a deer I shot, I leave em' to it. Nothing is worth fighting a bear.

 

[_WW_]

So...what's the score now? Griz -5 People 1

 

[Billy]

 

[Tom Butler]

I just wonder if grizzly bears in the North Cascade is a good idea with this kind of problem occuring elxewhere. Over/Under on unintended consequences?
https://washingtonstatestandard.com...o-bring-back-grizzly-bears-to-north-cascades/

 

[Mossback]

Bison still winning, Bears coming on, humans in last place...

Bison are having a slow year, and the Bears traditionally do well late in the season, so it's still anyones game !!!

Go Bison !!!

 

[BDD]

Part of the reason why I look forward to fishing trips to BC and Alaska is the wildlife, especially grizzly bears. It adds so much to the experience. Last week I had two encounters with a young bear, probably the same one. On the first day, Ken (one of the 8 members in our fishing group) had a problem with an oar not 30 seconds after we launched. He took a moment to doctor it up and thought it would hold for the rest of the day. I was not so sure. After bringing up the rear about an hour later I saw a bear chewing on an oar. I was sure it was Ken's oar. I pulled up about as close as I felt comfortable to the bear and waited for him/her to leave. It finally disappeared into the woods. I floated down (I was waiting in my boat a little ways upstream waiting to make my move) and grabbed the oar and strapped it down to my boat and headed off to find Ken. I could clearly see teeth marks and slobber all over the oar. After finding Ken, I realized it was not his so I took it back to the lodge.

Couple days later I saw a similar sized bear on the other side of the river, a little ways upstream. This was downstream of where the Russian dumps into the Kenai. You can see the many staircases that lead to the river. This bear wandered up and down the beach for about an hour. I watched him, enjoying the experience. I fished when the bear was far enough away and quit casting when it approached closer as I once again, got on my boat and was ready to make a quick get away if the bear changed it's disposition. Again, this was a big part of the experience.

My condolences to the friends and family of those attacked and killed by the bear in the above link.

 

[Stonedfish]

Bison still winning, Bears coming on, humans in last place...

Bison are having a slow year, and the Bears traditionally do well late in the season, so it's still anyones game !!!

Go Bison !!!

Looks like the Bison will have an opportunity to rake up some numbers in Washington.
What is the over / under on length of time before the first goring?
That is one lucky male bison.
SF

30 buffalo released into the wild on Colville Reservation

On Monday, 23 buffalo were released to live in the wild on the Colville Reservation, and seven additional buffalo are expected to be released on Tuesday.

www.fox13seattle.com

 

[Divad]

Some bear spray, my S&W 329pd and a little prayer is the best I can do. Had one encounter outside of BigSky mountain biking that made 50 yards feel like 5.

Rest in peace to the couple and the dog.

 

[Wanative]

My long standing irrational fear of bears is becoming more rational.

Me too. Now WDFW is considering reestablishing Grizzlies in Whatcom county.

 

[Brian Miller]

So...what's the score now? Griz -5 People 1

2 bears were killed; I believe it was the one that killed the couple and their dog, apparently was tracked by Rangers who "euthanized" it after it showed aggressive behavior.

 

[Jim F.]

Now WDFW is considering reestablishing Grizzlies in Whatcom county.

That would be the Federal Government wanting the reintroduction.

 

[_WW_]

2 bears were killed; I believe it was the one that killed the couple and their dog, apparently was tracked by Rangers who "euthanized" it after it showed aggressive behavior.

I don't think it's fair to count the ones that are are hunted down in retaliation.

 

[_WW_]

That would be the Federal Government wanting the reintroduction.

They should just keep them in Yellowstone where they are friendly and folks can run up and pet them.

 

[Brian Miller]

I don't think it's fair to count the ones that are are hunted down in retaliation.

They should just keep them in Yellowstone where they are friendly and folks can run up and pet them.

Either way, it ends badly for the bear .

 

[Rob Allen]

I am all for the natural spread of large predators, I am very anti "planting" populations, same with other predators.
Once these population are planned for by wildlife professionals and those plans are agreed to by public comment and ratification those plans should be allowed to take affect without legal disruption.
Right now greater Yellowstone grizzly bear population is above the level established by by the planning legally done by biologists and the public but they cannot be de-listed
under ESA. because bad people who intentionally did not bargain in good faith are able to find sympathetic judges and stop the delisting.. yes. Bad people..

I know this particular incident was in Canada.
But these animal rights activists have blood on their hands concerning Yellowstone. I hope they feel some guilt. Each hunter ,angler or stupid turon is more valuable than all of the regions grizz.