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pvtschultz · Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2009 8:27 am Post subject:

That bear could have really F'ed a guy up. I'll stick to these little black bears that we have roaming around WI.
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SteveRuger · Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2009 8:40 am Post subject:

Great Story & even better ending!
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wixedmords · Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2009 9:06 am Post subject:

That arm was as big as Greg's torso.

What a monster. Someone was walking with God on that day.

Great story. Thanks for sharing.
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T.A. WORKMAN · Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2009 9:50 am Post subject:

Most important thing is you are ALIVE!! and the reason being is
that you were smart enough to go armed. I would think that would be the norm for where you live.
No doubt Gods Hand was on you that day!!
Thanks for sharing your story.
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contender · Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2009 10:18 am Post subject:

Wonder where Disney is today??? Oh,, they are planning more Bambi type flics to "educate" our kids on how nice & cuddly our wildlife is.
Folks,,, this is real life. It's sad that any wildlife gets to the point that old bear was in,,, but it's good that the person involved wasn't hurt. All too often,,, it doesn't happen that way.
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stare-decisis · Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2009 10:21 am Post subject:

Great story. That paw would've covered his face!
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FreeAmerican · Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2009 12:49 pm Post subject:

Old boar with no teeth! Desperate and hungry no doubt and thought she had a meal. Yikes.

toolman · Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2009 2:57 pm Post subject:

WOW your one lucky S.O.B isn,t it amazing how fast the mind work s in a stress situation.

good to see your safe

Edirty692 · Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2009 4:13 pm Post subject:

GREAT STORY and even better shot. Thanks for sharing

sixshot · Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2009 5:29 pm Post subject:

Glad you survived, what an experience! And you are right about covering 20 yds in 1 second, people just don't realize how fast a bear can move. That 454 will be/should be on Rugers front cover!

Dick

gunslinger_h · Hunter Joined: 13 Sep 2008 Posts: 2125 Location: Louisiana

Good shooting under pressure. Instinct shot. Glad you made it through. Hank.
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45Colt_Man · Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2009 6:26 pm Post subject:

Read the article here.
http://www.peninsulaclarion.com/stories/080709/out_478669517.shtml

Dana, former Alaskan worked the Kenai Penninsula for about 8 years.

az6gun · Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2009 7:06 pm Post subject:

Dang! Where's Sixshot & 32 Maggie when you need them? Sweet!

oldthings · Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2009 7:50 pm Post subject:

WOW!! what a story,,,WOW!!