Another Black Bear Attack (Washington State)
 

http://channels.isp.netscape.com/news/story.jsp?flok=FF-APO-1110&idq=/ff/story/0001%2F20060423%2F0258948809.htm&sc=1110&f loc=isp-14&related=off&from=news

RE: Another Black Bear Attack (Washington State)
 

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?

RE: Another Black Bear Attack (Washington State)
 

My exact thoughts also. I read somewhere that when a black bear attacks a human it useually kills where aswhen a grissly attacks it useually maims, that is why you are told to play dead when a grissly attacks. I think I read that in the story where a person was killed in Tenn. a few weeks ago by a black bear. Anyway, glad another person was present to put the blackie down. Very few details were given, hope more come out.

RE: Another Black Bear Attack (Washington State)
 

that sucks

Tennessee Bear Attack
 

http://www.mainehuntingtoday.com/bbb/

Wash. State Hunting Seasons
 

http://wdfw.wa.gov/wlm/game/seasons.htm

RE: Wash. State Hunting Seasons
 

By looking at Washington's Hunting Regulations and Seasons, I would say the hunters were hunting either Coyote or Turkey.

RE: Wash. State Hunting Seasons
 

I sure hope they weren't out there hunting bullfrogs

RE: Wash. State Hunting Seasons
 

Spring Bear.

RE: Wash. State Hunting Seasons
 

Surprise .these are wild animals not some fabricated disney peta Bambi story

RE: Wash. State Hunting Seasons
 

When you enter the woods you reenter the food chain .

RE: Wash. State Hunting Seasons
 

Doesn't Washington have a black bear season? I know that Idaho's bear season already started on the 15th of this month.

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

RE: Another Black Bear Attack (Washington State)
 

id have to agree with davidmil

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!

RE: Another Black Bear Attack (Washington State)
 

well that sucks

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.

RE: Another Black Bear Attack (Washington State)
 

But they look so cuddly I just want to give them all a hug:eek:

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!!!!

RE: Another Black Bear Attack (Washington State)
 

Has anybody gotten any more details? I had heard at one point they were running dogs. Has that been confirmed? If so, did they need a special permit?

--FLIX