357 and Bears
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nawilson
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Jordan Trooper stocks will fix that!
Why do some grouse about bear threads?
If you don't like 'em, don't read 'em! Personally, I love bear threads because they are so entertaining.
flintsghost
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I'm fairly sure that most people who think a .357 magnum is reasonable for bears haven't seen one even reasonably close up. If nothing else, go to the zoo and take a good look. All you have to do is smell one when you are in the woods and you'll realize it is best to stay away from them unless you can't avoid it. They smell real bad in the woods and you will definitely know if one is around close.
NorthWoods1900
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Zombie posts, newbies, etc? A year old post is a breach of etiquette?? Well, if they're posting a new bear thread every month, somebody is either interested or needs some possibly life saving information. As I said, bears are not a laughing matter. Thanks.
millisec
US Veteran
We've got quite a few around where I live and they come into neighborhoods more and more often. This big boy hung out at Seven Eleven, a couple miles away, in a tree for 7 hours right on a main road earlier this week. The black bears here seem to be less shy, quite large and well fed compared to the scraggly ones I've seen and hunted in places like VA or WA. Stories about every couple weeks but don't recall anyone getting attacked here. When I saw this on news wildlife estimated him about 3 years old and close to 400 pounds. Probably still nice and tender
Bear Climbs Tree Outside 7 Eleven In Apopka Florida VIDEO RAW FOOTAGE 9-24-2013 - YouTube
Bear Climbs Tree Outside 7 Eleven In Apopka Florida VIDEO RAW FOOTAGE 9-24-2013 - YouTube
BobC357
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Around here, with snow starting to fall in the high country and the leaves starting to turn, bears are looking to fatten up for their winter hibernation. They have one thing on their mind: FOOD! When this happens, they pretty much go into "Ignore Mode" where they ignore anything or anybody except for food sources.
There were a couple of videos last fall of bears around here that broke into cars,managing to lock themselves in and completely destroying the interiors trying to get out.One guy was actually brave enough to let the bear out of his car :-0
Darkenfast
Member
I think part of the confusion with these threads is that people sometimes think of two completely different situations.
1. Can you use that .357 you own to hunt the (blank) bear, or should you get another gun to realistically and ethically handle the job?
2. Can you use that .357 you own to save your life if you are attacked by a (blank) bear, or should you get another gun to go in those areas where there are bears?
I am not a hunter, but from the safety of my armchair I believe that I would answer Question 1 with a "no". I would answer Question 2 with: "If you have a .357 and you are experienced and comfortable with it, then it is a better choice for you than a new gun that you are not used to, or possibly can't fire quickly."
1. Can you use that .357 you own to hunt the (blank) bear, or should you get another gun to realistically and ethically handle the job?
2. Can you use that .357 you own to save your life if you are attacked by a (blank) bear, or should you get another gun to go in those areas where there are bears?
I am not a hunter, but from the safety of my armchair I believe that I would answer Question 1 with a "no". I would answer Question 2 with: "If you have a .357 and you are experienced and comfortable with it, then it is a better choice for you than a new gun that you are not used to, or possibly can't fire quickly."
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