Another Black Bear Attack (Washington State)
04-24-2006 | 03:14 PM
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From: Home of The West Virginia MOUNTAINEERS
RE: Wash. State Hunting Seasons
Thanks for the "heads up" FLIX, didn't know they has a Spring Bear season.
http://www.biggamehunt.net/sections/Washington/Spring_Black_Bear_Hunt_Applications_Due_March_12_0 3010609.html
http://www.biggamehunt.net/sections/Washington/Spring_Black_Bear_Hunt_Applications_Due_March_12_0 3010609.html
04-25-2006 | 07:37 AM
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Fork Horn
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RE: Another Black Bear Attack (Washington State)
ORIGINAL: davidmil
It says the bear attacked a hunter and was killed by another hunter after the bear dragged the guy off. So tell me, what are hunters hunting in Wash. at this time of year that they carry a gun big enough to dispatch a bear?
It says the bear attacked a hunter and was killed by another hunter after the bear dragged the guy off. So tell me, what are hunters hunting in Wash. at this time of year that they carry a gun big enough to dispatch a bear?
04-25-2006 | 12:47 PM
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Spike
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From: Lewiston Id.
RE: Another Black Bear Attack (Washington State)
Take a look at the link provided above. Washington State has a Spring Black Bear hunt.
I guess that could be one reason to carry a weapon big enough to kill a bear!
I guess that could be one reason to carry a weapon big enough to kill a bear!
04-26-2006 | 01:41 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Another Black Bear Attack (Washington State)
Thankfully that story wasnt bout me... I was turkey hunting lastweekend and accidentally walked up to w/in 20ft of a bear. It was eating corn out of a wagon and was on the opposite side as me. Thankfully Im pretty sneaky and was able to sneak away unnoticed. Sure got my heart going when i saw those black ears on the other side of the wagon, not to mention the few choice words I whispered. I didnt think my turkey loads would stop the thing if it decided to get me.
04-26-2006 | 02:38 PM
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RE: Another Black Bear Attack (Washington State)
Bowhunting for elk in Colorado last season I walked into a black bear on two seperate occasions while alone. I wasn't worried but just a bit uneasy and nocked an arrow just in case. Each time I just froze and slowwwly backed off until the bears would take off in the opposite direction. Man they can move fast!!!!
