Originally Posted by
BarnesX.308
If only 2% of the bear taken are over 500lbs, then you best be prepared. Can't count on shooting a small one.
Agreed but using the above scenario, there is a 98% chance that a bear won't be huge. Shoot it, gut it, attach a line to it and slide it to the truck like you would a good sized buck. But, have a few friends on speed dial in case Yogi's big brother decides to come to the party.