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Book Review and Black Bear Attack Excerpt: Handloggers by W. H. Jackson

Book review of "Handloggers" a biography of W. H. Jackson wife Ruth from the early 1900s to beyond statehood. Included is a excerpt of defense against a black bear attack using a walking stick.

Shed Antler Collector with .40 Against Sow Grizzly (FOIA)

Another real life defense of self, with a pistol, from a grizzly bear attack gleaned from the Freedom of Information Act request by AmmoLand, in Wyoming, 2016.

.38 Special Effective Against Wyoming Grizzly Bear

During a grizzly bear attack on archery hunters in September of 2011, one hunter used a .38 Special revolver to stop the attack.

Pistols & Shotgun Against Wyoming Grizzly, October 19, 2010 FOIA

In Wyoming, three men used a pistol and a shotgun to stop an attacking grizzly bear, as they were recovering an elk. It was self-defense.

First Recorded Fatal Polar Bear Attack in the United States

For some reason, the man appeared reluctant to shoot. The bear was almost on top of him before he finally did. And then he only wounded the animal....

Wyoming: Bear Attack on Elk Hunters September, 2021

Two elk hunters and a guide engaged a charging grizzly bear with a 10mm GLOCK, a .45 pistol, and bear spray.

Full Can of Bear Spray Used in Fatal Bear Attack

Carl Mock was fatally attacked by a grizzly bear outside of Yellowstone Park, near a populated area. He deployed a full can of bear spray.

Wyoming Hunters Barely Survive Grizzly Attack

A grizzly bear attacked archery moose hunters in Wyoming on September 7, 2010. A FOIA request revealed the story.

Cow Call Grizzly Attack in 2005, Crossbow and .44 Magnum

A grizzly bear attacked an elk hunter and his guide in 2005. They responded with a crossbow and a .44 magnum. The guide was injured in the attack.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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