3 Bear Attacks That Will Make You Buy A Gun
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Video #1 Excerpt
After the two loaded and bound a large bag of the moose carcass onto the packboard, Austin helped Matthew get the pack up on his back and away he went. Matthew walked the short distance back to camp in about ten minutes or so, then turned around and headed back to pick up more. He undoubtedly anticipated that by the time he got back to the moose carcass Austin would already have the next section ready to load.
As Matthew was walking through the dense vegetation about 50 yards from where the carcass was, he glanced up as a frightening scene filled his vision. He saw a large brown bear, in full charge mode, steaming toward him. He immediately shouldered his rifle and fired a warning shot, then another and one more. The bear continued toward him until it got within about 20 feet. Then it flinched as if it had been struck by something, and veered off from its attack. Matthew watched as the bear continued out of the area, and placed his rifle back across his shoulder so he could continue to the carcass and Austin.
Matthew came around some of the vegetation hiding the impromptu butchering site, and saw Austin laying on the ground. He was clearly dead as his body was torn up by a bear, and possibly the bear he had just shot at.
Matthew immediately began jogging back to the radio at camp. He called out to the air taxi and relayed the details of Austin’s condition. The air taxi service notified the Park Service and the Alaska Wildlife Troopers and they flew out immediately.
Video #2 Excerpt- By late afternoon, Erwin was climbing up the trail. The peace of the early day had given way to gusts of wind, distorting sounds and twisting scents carried on the air. This is where the evidence gets a little confusing. The biologists contend that they had put up warning signs informing the public of the research they were doing on the bears in the area. But, Erwins family says the signs were removed prior to his hike.
At any rate, Erwin hiked to the exact spot where the bear was nearly fully recovered from the tranquilizer. The researchers had left the area approximately thirty minutes before, as the bear began to wake up. It is assumed that Erwin walked within threatening distance of the bear, and it responded to him as a perceived threat. It killed him in a violent attack that quickly took his life. He did not suffer, nor was any part of him eaten by the bear.
When Erwin didn’t return at his scheduled time, Yolanda called Chad Dickinson, a member of the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team. He headed up to the trap site and found Erwins' remains in a remote point in the trail about two miles from the nearest road. The effort to recover his body finished up around one AM.
Video #3 Excerpt- As Ben rounded the hill, he carefully navigated the slope and stayed out of brushy areas so as not to surprise any bear or moose. As he emerged into a large clearing Ben pulled up his binoculars to glass the area. His field of view was quickly filled with a large, brown fuzzy image. Whatever it was, it was so close his binoculars couldn’t focus on it. He quickly took his binoculars from his eyes and felt his heart drop as he could see a large brown bear just a hundred or so feet from him.
The bear immediately stood up his hind legs, lifting his head above the brush and began to investigate just what Ben was. It opened and closed its mouth a few times and bobbed up and down, seemingly unsure of just what to do with this person appearing so close, so suddenly.
It apparently made up its mind, as it disappeared once again into the brush and got back down on all fours.
Ben had studied how to behave around bears, as he was an avid outdoorsman. He knew if he didn’t do anything drastic, like screaming or running, the bear may well just amble away. He stood still and focused on relaxing in a desperate hope to somehow convey a nonthreatening attitude toward the bear.
Suddenly the brush exploded with snapping branches and cracking as Ben watched a brown blur streaking toward him. At his side Ben carried a .357 Magnum pistol, a single action revolver. By the time he could pull the gun and cock the hammer, the bear was within arms length of him. He frantically squeezed the trigger and felt his hand kick in reaction to the shot. The bullet hit the bear square in the chest, but it didn’t stop, or even acknowledge the impact of the bullet.
As the bear ran past Ben, it clasped its jaws on his right leg and slung him over its shoulder. It then flung him backward, sending him crashing onto a large rock. Just as Ben felt himself land, he also felt the bear biting into his right leg. It hadn’t even missed a step in the entire process of throwing him and was now tearing at the muscle and skin of his right leg..
I honestly think somebody should stand guard with a rifle or shotgun the whole time a elk or moose is being cut up for packing out forget the bear spray…. Thanks buddy…
My suggestion is 2 or 3 guys standing guard all with rifles.
@@User-nx7rs yeah….
@@User-nx7rs the more the better!
Good idea. My brother n his family live way off grid in Alaska and after having a bear sneak up on him while cutting wood unless the bears are hibernating. One day my brother was sick and couldn't cut wood so his gf was cutting wood in the yard that day while my brother stood in the window with a gun watching her back for bears.
@@vicki3671 , Your brothers a good man. Knows the woods. But SHE should have also had a backup bear handgun ON her too. Everyone in the woods should. Cops don't go to work unarmed & nobody in the bush should either. Having DOGS around is almost a necessity out here. They don't let anything sneak up on you. My wife Dosent go out w/o at least her 9 on her loaded for bear. But she's an incredible point shooter & fast & could put 3 in a bears brain before it could blink.
ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS stick together when skinning out a animal , especially when left overnight giving predators time to find the kill. 4 eyes are better than two....be careful out there folks
Awesome advice my friend! Thanks for putting that up.
People offer themselves to bears
@@tonyjacobs4174 that's a damn fact
This is why I am her. To get the wisdom of experience outdoors folks and hunters. Thank you
Shuuuut uuuup
If you're going out in bear country without a gun, your name is lunch.
Not only lunch for a bear but stupid for not having a firearm
Bear spray?
@@tedpappas8939 bear spray?
@Pat Luxor that is what I was thinking.
Black Bear: Bear Spray
Brown Bear: Big Gun
Anyone who walks in bear territory should always be carrying a gun and anything else needed to protect themselves. God bless the souls of the taken.
Other humans made me buy a gun… bears made me get a larger caliber! Great stories, keep it up.
Apparently hikers need a 44M in Bear Country. And the training.
This is why you make strong sex with woman! Man must claim his woman and jackhammer that cookie untill he satisfied! Man must get what man want when man want! Man not know when bear come eat man for nothing....I reiterate, let's go get some good loving because we really don't know when them dam bears will get a hold of our souls
@@marcodepellegrin2814 I carry a 9 actually, all you need with proper ammo. BB 147 hard cast running Abit hot....
Why is this a "better" alternative to a full on 44? Because I can drop 4-5 hard cast dam close to where they're needed within the same time span of 1-2 44 mags
And honestly good luck with getting more than 2-3 shots off accurately with a 44, a proper 9 can easily rack em up.
God forbid one crosses paths with a rapid gay bear and on doesn't have protection, that bear is going to raw dog you for as long as he wishes
@@johnserrano9689 So, how do you identify a “rapid gay bear”?
I wear a .357 Mag alternating with a 10mm auto as my hunting sidearms. Carried a .44 Mag for years but I live in the deep southeast where we may encounter a black bear on occasion and the 10mm loaded “high, hot and a helluva lot” (Buffalo Bore hard cast loaded hot in a 15 round handgun magazine). We don’t have gun bans, magazine bans, load limitations, etc.
My comments for the first two stories have disappeared so I’ll leave them be. My only comment I’ll make for the third story is .357 Mag but with a SA revolver? I woulda carried a large caliber DOUBLE action revolver or a 15+1 autopistol in 10mm. I read a lot of bear attack stories where the person was carrying a sizable caliber but single action pistol and shoot at the bear while running away from the bear but still thumbing the hammer of the SA and shooting over their shoulder while running backwards from the bear.
@@slypperyfox top shelf choice you have, 10mm is the sweet spot imo...more power than the 9 even hot BB outdoorsman, not a 44 at all but big and heavy enough to stop a damn griz.
However so isn't the 9 with BB, even the Xtreme penetrator are on record not only stopping yet killing bears too. The 9 is easier for follow up shots more accurate is my deciding factor, but again your 10m is the same as I do plan for some day man it truely is the perfect woods carry. Especially where you are idk how big they get but up here they're normally 550-650 easily even up in the mountains. I blame city boy campers and irresponsible homeowners over feeding them with trash/unsecured food sources pure and simple as a 650lb bear is a massive animal with zero fear of even German shepherds, Man or fire crackers, bear spray or a proper pistola is necessary.
Idk if youve ever seen a 650lb male black Bear as myself, I hope not for your sake as they're so incredibly massive without natural fear we all must be very careful of them, as it's the solitary males which are far more dangerous than the mother with cubs. Obviously if you endangered her cubs she's coming for you but short of that she does all she can to steer clear of you and everyone else
"Officials noted that Austin's rifle and backpack were found a short distance from his body. It was apparently just out of reach by the time the bear surprised him with his attack." Many folks prefer the power of a rifle or shotgun, but the advantage of convenience and availability of a handgun in a holster on your body are displayed in this unfortunate and tragic attack. Remember to always be well trained with swift deployment of any defensive means and be sure to keep it ready on your adventures. Thanks for another great series of videos!
No reason in the world not to carry the rifle / shotgun, AND a powerful handgun. Maybe it will save your life, maybe it won't, but it does provide a chance for survival you wouldn't have otherwise.
My philosophy is that if a bear or any wild animal even looks like it might attack, I'll shoot it until it's dead. I'm partially disabled so I physically can't run and have lost a lot of my strength over the years. My only option is to face any potential threat head on. That's why I'll shoot first and ask questions later. I am also Always armed, even in the house. If I go outside I just switch to a larger, more powerful caliber. Better to be over prepared than under prepared and suffer the possible consequences.
No one has the strength to fight or the speed to outrun a bear. I hope people without disabilities are humble enough to adopt your opinion instead of trusting their health to provide a way out.
@@gabrieltippery3873 , What's being disabled got to do with anything? NOBODY can physically beat a bear. Shoot em til they're dead & hurry up & reload in case it gets up & comes after you again. ONE shot in the face where they're brains at is enough & it's pretty hard to miss that if it's close enough to hurt you.
I don’t know why anybody ever splits up in bear country!
As disturbing as these stories are, in seems to me the worst aspect has been that people go into bear country and make the same mistakes, over and over again, which leads to tragedy.
Atticus, I think your channel is providing valuable education. Ultimately, I think your work here will save lives. Thank you.
AMEN TO THAT 🙏🏾
Agreed, ignorance isn't bliss but knowledge is power.
Always please carry bear spray, a high powered dangerous game rifle or 12 guage pump shotgun loaded with slugs, a good revolver and attach a cow bell or two attached to your backpack to alert bears to your presence from a good distance away.
Learning from other's experiences, whether a Do or Don't is why I watch these stories. One very common theme from most attacks is how fast the grizzly can run. None ever have an ELT (electronic locator transmitter) which would be a great help in the boonies.
For me a full suit of chain mail or better yet plate armor with full face and neck coverage. Plus 7' spear shaft tipped with a 18"(min) double edge spear, kite or Norman style shield and Viking pattern sword. A razor sharp Dane axe would be handy also.
HENRY, IT SEEMS THAT PEOPLE JUST DON'T LEARN FROM HISTORY AS HISTORY SEEMS TO REPEAT ITSELF IF IGNORED! THE SAME THAT IS HAPPENING IN OUR NATION TODAY CAN BE APPLIED TO THIS.
That 1st story was very disturbing. Dude's death was 100 percent preventable. Smh..😢😢😢
Or a flamethrower. That would work, right? Or would you just end up being attacked by a super pissed off bear that's on fire?
That's a great way to get mauled by a bear while also burning yourself, possibly by a forrest fire😂
@@mohammadnashitsiddiqui2168 I was thinking if you hit it from twenty or thirty feet you could slow it down enough to give it another blast from the flame thrower. You wouldn't just stand there and let it come straight at you. If you shoot it and don't hit it in the right spot it definitely will keep coming at full speed. Any way, I think that's the way a bear who attacks you should die. C'mon mf, get some! Then when it starts rolling on the ground you blast it again until it's only twitching. Then blast it again for good measure.
A flame thrower would also blind a bear
That'll work quite fine!💥😂😂😂👍👍👍
@@peterolbrisch8970 and have barbecue when you're done.
Awesome video buddy... Also great advice from the viewers on hunter safety.I had a black bear walk within 20 feet of me while I was focused on skinning a deer once. I could have easily ended up like the first poor fellow.
I still don't actually understand why Ben was denied any pain relief for hours on his life flight. That seems very inhumane, and I would certainly not want to be treated that way had it been me!
@@valerielhw I'm with you on the pain meds.. Had to be awful for Ben.
@@valerielhw It's because Ben was in shock. Pain meds may have killed him. 😢
Narcotics (pain meds) can suppress respirations and decrease blood pressure. In someone in hemorrhagic shock from blood loss, yes you can kill them.
Narcotics given to someone in hemorrhagic shock could potentially kill him. I am a retired surgeon. @@wendelllewis4540
I’m surprised that Irwin would be so complacent with his safety !?
Bears are highly intelligent animals with astounding problem solving abilities. With that kind of intelligence I just can't buy into the idea that bear's don't hold grudges.
Jeez, I'm always astounded when some expect says animals don't have emotions. Apparently they have never lived with domestic animals.
Those bears are very Wiley and calculating. Too smart. That’s scary. You put out a good story format, a nice voice, relatable footage. Very professionally done.
They are also very quiet
Pretty damn expensive elk if you ask me......a chance of losing your life for a little damn meat.. Hope they got his nose on the front of his head instead of anywhere else. I shoot a .357 a lot and I don't consider it up to what you need for bears......men, yes, bears, no.
100%
yes a 357 is sufficient BUT you have to load the right rounds . been shooting for over 50 yrs the key is the correct round for the task at hand dont go into bear country thinking any common target load is sufficient. and you better hit it in the right spot . just as with any caliber. and always have some kind of backup. again be aware of your surroundings.
@@delisaallen3088 Good points......that's why I said what I did. Under duress I believe it's going to be difficult to be spot-on. Give my my son's .50 cal. Desert Eagle.
@@tomnekuda3818 yep that'll do the job ! good on yah.
Just so you know, around 18:00 volume died. Hope Ben will thrive and overcome his challenges. In grizzly country I'd carry a Gen 12 shotgun, Glock 20 10mm, a big knife, and a can of wd 40 with a lighter on the tip of the can strap to my chest or just simply stay out of grizzly areas!
Thank you for sharing ID of local plant life too!! I LOVE knowing what I'm looking at!
Thank you Angela F! It is all part of the story that culiminates in the attack. The bears are attacking for reasons that are frequently understandable.
Your descriptions of maps flora & fauna really brings me right into your stories THANK YOU awesome channel
Thanks for sharing these scary bear stories. I don't think I would ever want to go bear hunting There is a group that hunts bear here in my county
Case #1: Probably not preventable. Sounds like there was no time for spray. As others have mentioned, hiking alone with your hands occupied and smelling like the bear’s primary food source is not too smart.
I would relocate that moose meat with the same alertness of two guys moving a wounded soldier through the Vietnamese jungle with one man on point like an infantry patrol.
Case#2: Irwin was reckless
Standing guard with a gun while the other cut up the moose would be a good idea, after all, they must have been aware of the possibility of a bear being around. Such a tragedy.
They shouldn’t have taken the signs down in the area. Personally, I think that a bear woke up pissed off and Erwin was the first thing it seen so it attack him and killed him💀 that’s what you might call being at the wrong place at the wrong time but again they should have never taken the signs down. They should’ve left them up for hikers to seeing them then they would’ve stayed out of that area. I feel so sorry for the spouses that are left behind because of one’s stupidity. Innoway, I thought he might have known better not to go in that area. What are the signs are up or down he shouldn’t have been in that area. He shouldn’t have been investigating that area at all. He walked up on a a piss off bear and it killed him
💀 that’s too bad his poor wife has all by her self. I don’t think some people use good judgment and what they do on a day-to-day basis if you’re not careful they can get you killed💀😢
On first story they should've finished the job together with one standing guard on watchout armed and scanning the vista ! Simple ! 🤡
Let me tell you something and I have been here in Alaska in Bear territory for 22 years, useless bear spray doesn't work, and it is a fact, when you spray the bear the only thing you are doing is making that bear angrier and it'll shared you faster, what you need in Bear territory is a very powerful weapon and reliable; those idiots animal protection associations are the ones who recommended and talk about using bear spray, knowing that is and invitation to die. I love your videos, thank you and greetings from beautiful Anchorage Alaska.
don’t walk into bear country unarmed ever
A 357 magnum is not enough, unless you have a lucky shot. Bear spray, is not enough. I like to use a glock 10 mm, with 15 shots. It is a good idea to have 2 people on the look out when field dressing a kill. A bears sense of smell, out does a dog's nose by far. Keep that in mind.
Telazol is a commonly used cat tranquilizer!! I can only imagine how much you would have to use to take down a bear!!😮Additionally, cats are completely whacked out for hours even though technically awake. They will often attack you if you try and pick them up before the drug has truly worn off. I imagine the same is true with bears.
Bears are all related to Cats....NOT dog BTW....
@@BigBand1942 , NO they're not. Bears are related to PIGS. Do some research. That damn drug only paralizes the bears. It does NOT knock them out. They feel & are fully aware of EVERYTHING being done to them. To a bear the manhandling is the same as being violently raped. That's why they come out of the paralysis PISSED. It also generates killer bears. They HATE humans from then on.
After I had retired from the refrigeration business in Phoenix, I helped a man sell guns at every gun show in the area. I had a chance to listen to many professional hunters coming back from Alaska and Africa. I have heard so many stories about the .357 magnum and the 44 magnum on brown and even black bears that I have determined they’re in adequate and not enough. The best rig is across the chest holster with a .500 Smith & Wesson Magnum in a 3 inch barrel. When asked why such a large caliber I always told them a little joke that was serious but when I shoot a brown bear, I want to be able to watch the sun go down through the hole and that’s the only thing that’ll stop a brown BEAR
Very few people can control that large hand cannon !
Friend last summer emptied his 500 mag into a small charging Grizzly. Last shot almost point blank broke it's spine as the bears momentum knocked him over. He switched to a 10mm he can handle & get that ONLY bear stopping brain shot. Bears have slow heartbeats & even with big holes in them can still kill you before they die. He dumped every cylinder & it still wasn't enough. Not a head shot in the bunch. Most EXPERIENCED folks here in Alaska are switching to the 10mm..1 shot that counts is better than 5 that don't. I blew a hole clean through a small grizzly at 10 feet W a 375 H&H. Totally severing it's spine right behind its head. THAT wasn't enough either. He still ran 150 yards, hit a lake & swam out 100 yards before dying. The 300 grain Barnes X had totally liquified all his internals. Only thing that saved my butt was the shot flipped it over & it ran AWAY FROM ME. Bears aren't Bambi.
No way couId I handle anything larger than a .45. l'm a small disabIed RN, not even 5 ft on my best day.
My EDC is a .38 spI with Hornady critical defense rnds.
ln bear country, I'd probabIy have to settle for a .45
I don't Iive in Grizzly country, but we have some Iarge bIack bears for sure in PA.
l grew up Iiving near & exploring the woods and forests, never had an issue, but l know that's no guarantee l won't some day. I have something a bit more for home defense that takes 5.56/.223 rnds. l'd probably sIing that over my head as well in bear country. It's not that heavy at all and easy to wear.
WeII, that's what l had before that unfortunate boating accident, anyhow. 😁
@@metalmamasue3680 , Check out " Phil Schumakers 9mm grizzly kill." My wife's small too & she handles the Hellcat pro just fine using REAL bear loads. Buffalo Bore WFNHC & has 16 rounds she can dump really fast. But then she's a natural point shooter who Dosent need sights up close. She knows bear anatomy too. Shoot em in the FACE where they're brains at. Across the eyes & down to the nose. Eith thoes hot bear loads she could also shatter both shoulder plates from the side & the bear CANT chase you with thoes taken out. EASY to do the low in the chest heart shot after that. And, she's 75 years old. Bears fear HER!
It's what you can control, handle under pressure (both recoil and something charging you), and capacity.. I'll forever now carry the 10mm (properly loaded) for anything located in the Americas, and hostely, Africa as well for self defense... Ask what most the outfitters are carrying in Alaska, etc now days.. Not .44's, .454's,. 500 Mags either.. 10MM.. The Amount of hate you can lay down on a charging animal is far more than 5 rounds of high recoil revolver rounds.. IF you are a serious shooter who has been in combat, you can definitely KO a bear with a single round.. You can also do the same with a 10mm.. IF it takes two shots.. I'll have already dropped 5 at the same time..
Lawsuits. I get sick of hearing about lawsuits.
I think in the first story the bear definitely smelled the moose carcass! We know that a bears sense of smell is one of the strongest!🙏
I know there are some sad outcomes for some of your videos but I love these videos. Thank you for taking the time to research this stuff. We don't have brown bear where I live but we have a really high population of black bear and we have to be really careful because they try to get in to our trash and compost constantly and we can't let our pets out after dark or early in the morning.
The second story .That guy irwin was told about the bears ,but i think he had the attitude of nah i will be ok i mean no bear spray nor rifle the dude was asking for trouble,as the saying goes dont fly in Gods face
Even if i had come in contact with bears before with a good outcome i would still have spray and/or a firearm, maybe a whistle , knife .
A whistle? To help the bear locate you? Nah, dude, it knows where you are. A whistle!😅
@@henryrodgers1752 To hopefully scare it away.
@@freeanimals594 Grizzly bears are the apex predator of the North American continent. They are unlikely to be frightened by a high pitched noise, somewhat similar to the sound a rabbit being killed makes, but toot on your whistle while you hike, if you wish.
@@henryrodgers1752 , Bunnyhuggers have a way of disappearing up here. The REAL WORLD Dosent give a rats fanny about their Anthropomorphism mental disease. ESPECIALLY BEARS!
It’s easy to recognize grizzly bear scat, it’s full of whistles and bear spray.
Ben was more prepared than most people are in bear country because of the 357. People always need to stay in pairs in bear country. All should be packing firearms. I do not believe that the bear survived. Probably died within a few hours. 3 gunshot wounds and one in the mouth no way the bear lived. A bear can be fatally wounded and still keep coming because of the slow heartbeat. A bears heart only beats seven times a minute.
Common assumption is you shoot to terminate the bear, no you shoot to break as in bones and muscle to STOP ITS MOBILITY. To do this you need large caliber firearms
@@niceguy60 would a 45 caliber do it?
@@JohnDavis-yz9nq As in 45 Colt
Sure you can use it to shoot your friend as a distraction while you flee or you can use it on yourself so you won't suffer
@@niceguy60 wow. A gun in the hands of people like you scare me. I hope that you get some help. You need it.
😁@@niceguy60
I wouldn’t go into Brown Bear / Black Bear territory without a chest holstered .44 Magnum and a hip holstered FNX .45 ACP with a capacity of 16 rounds and one or two cans of bear spray!!! If I were hunting, my rifle would be in my hand and every firearm I carry would have one in the chamber, safety on.
Plus, if you’re just hiking, take a dog or two with you. If you’re hunting, I’d seriously consider renting horses or going with someone who uses horses!!!!
Horses are a great warning system, just like a dog!!!!
I would suggest Never Ever Ever leave or separate from your hunting partner who is skinning and butchering your kill!!!! Especially when it has been left overnight and predators have had a chance to know where that free meal is located, even if they haven’t shown up yet!!!! A bear knows where your kill is located from 5 miles away once the scent hits it’s nose!!!!
ALWAYS DROP TO ONE KNEE TO FIRE LEVEL AT A CHARGING BEAR!!!! If you shoot from a standing position, you’ll shoot over its back and hit where you aimed when you pulled the trigger. The bear won’t be there. It will be about 20 feet closer to you when the bullet gets there!!!!
I am so sorry for anyone who has ever been attacked by a bear!!!!
They should have never separated. Two are better than one when in bear 🐻🐨 country. A mistake that caused the guy his life.
Irwin 70yrs old, gets warned about bears and the research, takes no bear spray or gun's, because he "knows bears" and he is dead within seconds of the 1st meeting of a bear? May he RIP..... but seriously how reckless can you be with your life?
If there's a bear scanning you like that don't wait to see if he charges draw you gun ready and cocked geez !🤡
The story of the reseachers is an interesting one but also, at least for me, a very logical one. No bears don't hold grudges, but this poor male bear was recovering from anesthesia, feeling not 100% well, remembered the smell of human and 1+1 =2. Irvin was stubborn as he as warned by his friend to NOT go into the woods for several weeks. But Irvin went straight for that spot out of curiousity (as was mentioned also in your story) the bear reacted pure defensively in fear. It is extremely sad he was shot, as he was NOT a man eater. The wife suing for millions....we Europeans will never understand that. Suing for changes yes, we do that. But will bring those millions her husband back? Sad story too. Poor man, he ignored advise and was too comfortable with bears.
Especially mountain bears (who mostly live from berries, 80% of their dieet) and are known to be more agressive than bears in Alaska / Kodiak per example, are no joke. You can't allow yourself to feel too comfortable in bearcountry. Especially not in Montana, where bears can not migrate. They are locked up in a big reservate and can't connect with bears in Oregorn and especially Washington state and British colombia. They totally cut off, which is a problem. Honestly....the USA should work on a solution to make it possible for bears in Montana to migrate to other bear states in the North and visa versa. There are several wel known biologists working on this plan, but I doubt it will ever go threw. They boxed these bears in...very unnatural.
Bears are NOT evil creatures. Ans although reports say that they did nothing wrong, leaving a carcass overnight in grizzly country is the most stupidiest thing you can do. The next day you will be heading back to a carcass, claimed by a bear. 100% Hunting in Ohio is not the same as in Alaska. I do agree with you that Alaska is one os the most pristine real wild places on earth...but honestly...there is nothing more wild, pristine and harsh than Siberia...where even wolves are prey for huge eagles and bears are everywhere. I drove for weeks without seeing a village. It's hard to explain how untouched and wild Siberia is.
I’ll just never grasp the people who refuse to carry anything while doing this kind of stuff. Year after year people die yet they maintain the same attitude towards it. I know it’s not a guarantee but it increases your chances of survival like 10 fold.
If you wander in the woods of the Rockies you better have some form of protection I know in Canada you can't have a side arm but where I've lived my whole life and you don't go anywhere without a firearm for self preservation
The Bear is a Dinner Bell Bear! It heard the shots and came calling! It apparently stalked and watched the men and when the opportunity arrived when the men separated the Beast attacked and killed the man that stayed behind to cut up the meat while he was busy and distracted cutting up the. moose then went about tracking and trying to dispatch the other man who was a threat to what the Bear perceived to be an easy meal! The Bullet s heading the Bears way changed its mind about that!
These were very interesting stories. Sad thing is, seems like everybody has a gun and it's not for bears. Thanks.
Psshh, it's more dangerous walking down the streets of an inner city. Gun = necessary
Kim, what's sad about that? This is a dangerous world & bears aren't the only things armed with no morals or mercy. Your in far more danger in town w the 2 legged heartless predators than you'd ever be with just bears. Being able to defend yourself is YOUR PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY. Haven't these school shootings taught you ANYTHING? The NRA is right. The best way to stop a bad guy with a gun is a GOOD guy with a gun & willing to defend the helpless. Our satanic LYING MEDIAS will never tell you the TRUTH about the 100s if not 1000s of violent crimes that are stopped every year by a self defender. That TRUTH Dosent fit in with the demonazies satanic, lying agenda. That's why they want our guns. Because they know we'd shoot THEM in self defense for doing what they're planning on doing to us once we're helpless & unarmed & can't fight back.
In Canuckistan, handguns are outlawed except for Iaw enforcement and it's very difficult to get permission to carry a rifIe or shotgun, the Iaws are very strict. If you have a criminaI record, forget it. It's not that Canadians are stupid, it's the damned tyrannicaI Iaws.
The second story, I don’t understand why he had to cock the hammer back. On a revolver you don’t have to cock the hammer back, unless, it’s an old single action revolver 😳 which is what you shouldn’t have in bear country.
In the story, it's stated that it WAS a single action revolver.
Never heard the term dinner bell bear. You'd think most animals know to fk off upon hearing a gunshot. Scary thought.
Age old saying is two heads are better than one. They should have never separated. One should’ve been there to protect the other one. What a tragedy if they would’ve only been to gather, he could’ve protected him and could’ve shot that bear. They should’ve stuck together his poor wife, I’m sorry for her loss. I know what it feels like to lose someone you love it’s not easy getting over it. It takes a long time.😢😢 the good thing about it is the bear is dead good riddance👍🏼😄
I already owned some pew pews when I first started watching your videos. But I definitely doubled down on making sure one is on my hip ready to go the moment I step out of my truck and touch my boot down in the wilderness. I’ve also begun pulling into my property and listening and paying attention before I ever get out to see what has possibly moved in since I was last there
Mr T, that's SMART! Good for you. Awareness is everything. 😁
@@tristantimothy1004 Thank You
One no and 2 yes. The bear was on his way to a free meal and no spray would bother him. When they get that idea; food look out. While testing an oil well in Northern Alberta ; a black bear killed two people in the 14 hours I was there. A male and female. After saying good by; the lady was dead with in 15 minutes and fed on.
Just because it hasn’t happened, doesn’t mean it won’t. Complacency kills
Why would anyone venture into known bear territory without bear spray and / or a firearm?-better to have protection and not need it than to need it and not have it
He was angry bc he had been attacked and felt he didn’t deserve it?!? That’s like a bear coming into your living room and wondering why it got shot. Makes zero sense.
I think bigfoot did it and made it look like a bear attack
On the second story all I've got to say is that if the investigators took the warning signs down on the way in to save having to go back then THEY should be sued personally and I'd like to see some jail time for the culprit who allowed or ordered it ! Human life and safety is not a flippant matter ! 🤡
Here in uk we dont have to worry about bears... youre all braver than me...i wouldnt go near the place😱
The more bear hunting restrictions, the more dead humans.
What I don't understand is -- this is not the first time this happened ---- SO hunting "ANY" large game, {in bear territory} that requires dressing out, should always consist of a (3 man team) --- with 1 ALWAYS on guard-duty while the skinning and quartering work is being done ------ I can't possibly be the only 1 to think this!
Yeah I bought a few lol people don’t realize tho ammunition is the important part! Need some good hunting rounds or self defense that will cause maximum damage
Buddy system has to be in place. I know I’m not going alone!
If you think your gun is big enough to protect you from a bear get a bigger one, and I never go into bear country without my bear spray, my thoughts and prayers are with the friends and families of those lost ❤
"Beer" country is to be enjoyed
@@danialkemp1 I'm in beer country right now
Just make sure you don't bring the Bud Light spray! The bears will eat you for sure!
@@danialkemp1 LOL
Beer country is anywhere you want it to be or anywhere you are with a beer.
If a Bear kills someone out hiking etc , does that Bear always get put down ?
My sincere condolences to the families and friends of the people that died .
I think Erwin like so many people thought he was bullet proof. I have hiked Big Bend for the last 30 years and have never spotted a bear or cougar. However I always carry a hand cannon for personal safety.
#1 - bears can smell blood from over 12 miles away.
#2 sad that they shot the bear considering the circumstances.
Irwin walked into a just waking up bear who would have most defintely perceived him as a threat.
#3 Should have slowly backed away knowing there was a bear CLOSE by. No way they could have administered pain meds in his condition. No I do not think the bear survived. Takes bears some time to die. Not like dropping a moose, deer or elk. Look up how many hunters get swatted as they run up to a bear they shot too quickly.
I’m a man who loves to hunt and be in the woods! But I’m also a man who does not take care of the fact that danger is always a factor! You can get hurt by a ferocious attack on get hurt from a fall or cut with a knife while cutting a hide off your catch! SAFETY IS A KEY FACTOR IN HUNTING AND FISHING IN THE WILDERNESS! I don’t carry bear spray because I don’t trust it! But I do carry 4 things in the woods!
1- a radio/ walkie talkie
2- a 6 inch or bigger knife
3- a rifle 30-06 Remington pump 760
4- a S&W 357 or 44 magnum on my belt!
Along with my other gear!
Proper clothing and fire starter and dry socks 🧦!
Thermos and water/ food!
These are mandatory for survival on a daily or weekly hunt! And sometimes i will carry 3-3 cans of soup or beef stew or both! A compass and map and identification are mandatory! And more! First aid kit! Toilet paper!
Make the knife 26 inches, seriously.
You still need the 6 inch knife for other tasks though.
NEVER separate while butchering game in brown or grizzly bear country. One to stand guard while the other(s) cut up the kill. If there are only 2 or 3 hunters in the party, everyone makes the trips between the kill site and base camp, and use extra caution when returning to both areas.
In Canada, we are not allowed to carry hand guns, so the largest caliber rifle you can handle well, is a necessity.
Surprising a bear in close proximity can happen to anyone at any time, so to go unarmed, without even bear spray, is a fool's errand.
Well now he had a problem with the bears. Just cause you haven't had an issue with a bear doesn't mean it will never happen, so it's not a good idea to leave all protection at home. This old guy made so many mistakes and didn't listen to anyone and walked right into his own demise.
I think the bear smelled of fresh meat and moved in for it
DON'T GO OUT THERE FOR ANY REASON
I hate to see anyone get killed like that but he was in there backyard and it was said he was warned of the danger the bear was probably confused for one after being tranquil sized sorry to hear this but I say he should have been more prepared with safety
If a bear charges shooting warning shots could be the last thing you will ever get to do!
@Chris Cuomo 100% right
#3 attack: I don't see how that bear could possibly have survived all those shots at close range from the .357, any one shot of which would be absolutely lethal to us lesser humans, lol. Blood loss still affects bears.
Sir have you ever shot a bear of any kind I have personally shot a 250 lb black bear in the state I live in and I can promise you the muscle and fat on them will slow even some of the largest caliber 357 is not that big of a caliper compared to an animal like that we as humans have a lot less bone mass fat and or muscle than one of those powerful animals I shot mine with a 4570 government that is 1500 g of gunpowder it still took over half hour for the animal to expire
@@ethanmichael3748 No I have not. I'm providing a 100% armchair assessment :-) After hearing your account I stand corrected then, on my assumption. Sounds like a .357 will serve to just make them mad! I knew they were tough, but didn't know they were that tough. Who knows, that bear may have survived after all. Thank you for sharing the voice of experience.
Any weapon is better than no weapon. Fact is, despite Ben's horrible injuries and life long physical and emotional challenges from the attack, without his.357 the bear would've finished him off.
@@ethanmichael3748 , Your full of crap. A 45/70 govt only has 70 grains of black powder & a 405 grain 45 cal slug. Velocity is only 12-1300 FPS. Very LOW powered compared to today's modern loads. Hence the name 45/70 govt. It was invented to shoot THROUGH a horse to kill the Indian hiding behind it. And IF you shot a bear, which I seriously doubt, it wouldn't take that long to die unless you only shot it through a leg & it eventually bleed out because you nicked an artery. I've shot lots of bears w my 45/70 & knocked em on their ass instantly. The HOTTEST modern powder loads are only 60 g. or less. Most dead before they hit the ground. Modern bear loads are just shy of a 458 mag hit. Next time you want to LIE do some research first so you don't sound like a fool.
@@luvcheneywasalegend9168 , For what it's worth, the 10mm is taking over Alaska big time as THE backup handgun for stopping bears. It's only slightly more powerful than a 357 but has massive firepower & any brain shot will instantly kill any bear ,& even a 22 L.R. does that IF you shoot it in the eye, up the nose or at the base of the ear sideways. Old myth about a bears skull being bulletproof is pure B.S. And it's pretty hard to miss the FACE, where the brains at) @ POINT BLANK RANGE. CHECK OUT " Phil Schumakers 9mm grizzly kill."
My son never hunts ALONE. His partner should have been a lookout for him.
Based on Ben's injuries, they didn't want to risk losing Ben. The biggest reasons were collapsed veins due to trauma, and shock. Then, blood was rolling back in his throat due to his injuries Thankfully, Ben survived and, he did have severe head trauma. A few listeners didn't pick up on these facts. It's so many responses, that I decided to just post my opinion about Ben's care on the way to the hospital for treatment of his awful injuries! He went thru hell with the bear, then lived to see another day!
Irwin with a full 👍 he knew better take some kind of precaution 🙏
You always want to have a partner ARMED with a rifle when cleaning your game in big bear country. Never do this alone. There are bears who have learned to come to the sound of a rifle knowing it's the dinner bell. They can also be attracted to the blood scent OR BOTH. Bear spray would have essentially been useless under these conditions even a handgun on you may have been useless depending on the attack...BUT it would potentially have been able to end the attack. Refer to DONT DO THIS WITHOUT YOUR SECURITY ON ALERT WITH A POWERFUL FIREARM. DO NOT butcher it alone which is the lesson learned the hard way
1. hunting rifle. 2. 44 magnum revolver. 3. bear spray.
The more of these I listen to the more I’m convinced, no matter the circumstances, there is absolutely never a time where someone should enter an area where bears can be without bear spray. Even with a firearm, should always have bear spray no matter what.
Bear spray is a joke it only makes a bear mad
@@tedpappas8939 I definitely get where you are coming from, but it’s simply not true. A gun makes most people feel better but the vast majority of the time bear spray is far, far more effective. It’s been studied and proven many many times. It doesn’t matter how accurate someone is with a firearm, under that pressure, and with enough time to get only 1-3 shots off, there’s such a slim chance of hitting vitals. Bear spray create a cloud of pain for the bear. Distorts their vision and their ultra sensitive nose. Sorry man but there’s no comparison.
I don’t know if you hunt, but If you do think of how long it takes a buck to die. And under those circumstances we have so much time to get a perfect shot off. Plus we have the opportunity for surprise. And they still take off and run the majority of the time.
I can see where you are coming from, and perhaps having both a gun and spray as options is the best route. Certainly there are many instances of bear spray doing it’s job and deterring the bear. But there are loads of scenarios like in close counter ambushes, territorial attacks, and defense of cubs where spray was deployed in the bears face and did not stop the attack. Some because the bear had too much speed and momentum in its charge to keep it from reaching the person. There’s also many examples of spray being deployed in wind and either not reaching the bear or blowing back in the person’s face. Yes you can find instances where a gun either couldn’t be used in time, inadequate platform/power to dispatch the bear, or where they plain miss. But from the anecdotal evidence I’ve seen, a gun stands a better chance at saving one’s life should a bear reach someone and start mauling them. And there are far too many scenarios where bear spray just doesn’t fit the scenario (in a tent, against a full speed ambushing bear, against a bear that’s gotten to you and began its attack, in the wind, etc.)
I still think you should carry both because it certainly does have its advantages and circumstances that would prevent an attack where a gun might not (bluff charge, curious bear sizing you up, bear charging you out in the open). But push comes to shove, in that life or death split moment you mentally prepare for, I’d have a lot more trust in the right gun than a can of bear spray in my hands. But that’s just my opinion
@@tedpappas8939 Ammo land did a good story on spray vs handguns. All documented cases. I couldn't believe some of the caliber's used. Easy to figure out which is more effective .
@@gmarrese91 The majority of your dear run off?
😂 silly man I didn't buy a gun because of the four legged animals 😂. You have the best narration voice bro! I could sit and listen intently while you explained how to build a paper airplane 😂 .
I believe that there was a connection between the researchers and the Hiker for sure.the warning signs should be left up for 3 days I believe. Also his wife should have won her lawsuit.
Grizzly’s like to KILL. Period.
Again take very good example of the speed of the bear well done for having a decent side arm, training a bit beforehand may have helped dispatch it quicker. All in all Ben kudos to you, the last shot is exactly what I was thinking during the story and exactly what I would have done. I would like to think that as I did it I would have done a Hollywood “ you want something to eat, eat this,” but I suspect I would have had a lot more important things to think about, you should be proud of yourself. The bear would not have survived gut shot turns into peritonitis and death and I doubt It could still eat but I bet you cleared his sinuses! Never take it personally, as with other animals they just do what they do.
Irwin sounds like that old guy that thinks he knows better..always.
We're having an increase in the black bear population here in Mississippi. They're coming into the southwest of the state where I live. Mississippi has the prefect habitat for bears and if they are protected their population will explode. Kinda scares me as I enjoy hiking. All I carry is a 9mm. I guess I better get something bigger.
Please do! Don't become a statistic
I hope the bear in the last attack didn't survive. He would have had a miserable life if he did. Thank you Atticus. ⭐
He would be disabled and emaciated, and would have no choice but to hunt for the easiest target------humans
Bears do not think like us. He would have gone for the easiest human.
I don't like hunting. I don't want to kill mouse , dear or other animals family members. Hunting is a cruel hubby.
By the way, you can’t sue the federal government
The ability of stupid is the most amazing thing nowadays
Who the hell goes into where a bear was just tranquilized..if he wouldn't have been so nosey he would still b alive..I don't get itt
People are so hard headed depending on a .357 and 10mm to stop a Grizzly, those calibers are a hail mary, what part of .44 mag min don't they understand
Defending my kill is what I worry about. Knowing my rifle may be up against a tree, while I process game. I carry a side arm or two for those reasons in the first story. Bear spray is great for a bear encounter. A gun is better for a bear attack. Irwin should of known better. Ignorance is not bliss and there are bear in 49 states and Canada. Three fifty seven mag is how most say the caliber.
I think you should always carry bear spray! Although, I’m also convinced that depending on the circumstances, it might not do any good. Always carry a weapon as well and never take it off your person, no matter what! I don’t live in bear country, but I do go to Wyoming and Montana on hiking trips. I never go alone, I’m always carrying, and I ALWAYS HEAD THE WARNING SIGNS! That all being said, I think he should’ve been doing all of those things as well, despite him having many encounters in the past. It’s better to have it and not need it then need it and not have it🤷🏻♀️. I wouldn’t have gone into the area for a few days once signs were removed and I think it’s a bit irresponsible as well. Now that bear is dead. I think that the bear could’ve been a bit disoriented still from the drugs and if they can remember where food is, why couldn’t they remember the humans that were just there messing with them and associate him with the others? Either way, it’s tragic for all involved as well as the bear.
Story #1,i don't believe that Bear spray would have helped,I believe the Bear got the drop and was on Austin before he could do anything at all.
Remember that story about the fox and scorpion. It's A MF Wild Animal. It's their Nature! I'm sorry she didn't win her case. There should've been more warnings, postings and a knock on his door telling them stay out of the woods when bear research is being conducted. Geeesh!;
How can you not believe in God? The universe doesn’t send paramedics to these people! It’s Jesus that does this!
Leaving a carcass overnight isn't wise, giving predators including all bears a chance to scavenge the kill, or anyone who wants to challenge them for it!!!
After watching these videos, I am content to travel there online.
The EMTs and paramedics are genius heroes.
I think it was groggy, feeling like shit and was then startled by the hiker........ perfect storm of circumstance and 😢 rip the hiker and the bear. I think its fucked up that these bears have to be killed cuz a human is in their territory 😡
getting me a 10mm ngl
Three people is two, two is one and one is lunch.
I very only hunted elk in bear country once. I'm no expert but I listened to the guide and made sure my .30 06 was cooked and my eyes and ears were peeled while the guide dressed out the carcass. I guess hunting humans at an earlier time in my life switched me on.
All these ambushes could have turned out better.
A fool and their life soon depart.