Kind of a gray area ain't it?

I'm thinking give up the elk, report the situation and get issued a new tag (possibly).

Of course If a bear is threat displaying at me at close range well.....I'd kind of have to be there but I'm thinking shoot the bear.

Having seen a bear shot with a .45acp however I'd have to say be very very carefull. Big black bears are not impressed with a .45acp. One of the few bears we've ever had get away from us was shot 3 times in the body with a .45 acp using 230gr soft points. I don't think they ever made it to the vitals.

I'm sure a head shot would be a different story.