Maybe its just me but...

[Jethro Bodine]

I get so sick of reading stories like this where humans invade the territory of a wild animal. The animal does what its instincts tell it to do and yet the animal is the one to get killed either by the person or the authorities. It's not like the bear wandered into the town and mauled an old lady or a baby.
I know in this case they don't know if the bear is dead or alive but I hope she's alive because if she's dead her poor cub will likely starve or be killed by predators.

News flash guys! You go hiking in the back country of BC. Chances are you might meet up with Grizzley, a Wolf or a Cougar and it is their backyard not yours. :doh:

http://news.ca.msn.com/top-stories/grizzly-bear-attack-of-bc-men-brings-terror-and-screams-2

 

[vancity_cowboy]

my way of looking at things is that we were all put here on the same earth, so there is no such thing as the bear's 'back yard' or the human's 'back yard'. your space is whatever location you are occupying at any given moment

and both species have to be prepared to defend their space. the bear comes with physical features that provide it with certain advantages, and some humans come with devices that give them certain advantages. the outcome of a confrontation is NEVER guaranteed, regardless of physical features or devices

once you're in the wild you have to be prepared to live by the rule of the wild; that is, kill or be killed. this is nothing new

every year in canada, there are human deaths attributable to bear attacks, and the attacking bear often is not identified or killed. i'll be willing to bet buddy doesn't walk around in the bush in future with an unloaded shotgun

 

[Jethro Bodine]

my way of looking at things is that we were all put here on the same earth, so there is no such thing as the bear's 'back yard' or the human's 'back yard'. your space is whatever location you are occupying at any given moment

So according to that logic I should be able to come onto your property and if necessary kill you to "defend" myself because at that moment your property is my space.

Now I understand why that Zimmerman guy felt justified in shooting the unarmed black teenager.

And if we're going to talk about going back to basics and a species right to defend itself, then take the bear on without a weapon. Let both parties just use what the good Lord gave them.

 

[vancity_cowboy]

sorry jethro... i had no idea you and br'er bear were bros

 

[Jethro Bodine]

sorry jethro... i had no idea you and br'er bear were bros

Me and all God's creatures are bro's.

Obviously we have differing opinions on this. I'm not saying I'm right. Your opinion is welcome and appreciated.
Your obviously a intelligent, thoughtful guy and I'm sure there are lots of things we agree on like fucking hot women. :thumb:

Cheers

 

[badbadboy]

I get so sick of reading stories like this where humans invade the territory of a wild animal. The animal does what its instincts tell it to do and yet the animal is the one to get killed either by the person or the authorities. It's not like the bear wandered into the town and mauled an old lady or a baby.
I know in this case they don't know if the bear is dead or alive but I hope she's alive because if she's dead her poor cub will likely starve or be killed by predators.

News flash guys! You go hiking in the back country of BC. Chances are you might meet up with Grizzley, a Wolf or a Cougar and it is their backyard not yours. :doh:

http://news.ca.msn.com/top-stories/grizzly-bear-attack-of-bc-men-brings-terror-and-screams-2

So are we to stay out of the back country because that is their habitat? I have lived in Alberta and BC and have come into contact with bears numerous times and managed to stay clear so they did not feel threatened. Only time I have ever heard of a bear stalking a human was when I worked in the Arctic and a cook got attacked when he went from the kitchen trailer to his own trailer.

That grizzly did attack because of the cub being near the humans. Once the bear has attacked a human it is common to take it down unfortunately.

I don't think the authorities are too quick at least in my area to do anything about our black bear population. I see them cruising through the neighbourhood at night time while I am walking my dogs. I have only reported them when they start hanging out in my back yard. Last year one went after my BBQ . I chased it up a tree by being very loud and saved my dinner. The bear ended up sleeping beside my BBQ overnight.

I called the Bear Watch people and they never responded even though I had this bear in my back yard for over 12 hours.

 

[vancity_cowboy]

i've carried firearms in the bush ever since my first 'bear scare' as a youth. the fact that i'm armed doesn't lull me into complacency, but it gives me the confidence that at least i am going to have a say in the outcome of a confrontation should one happen

i believe the bears read that confidence (and my state of alertness) in my body language and decide to leave me alone, as i have never had to dispatch a bear, despite some pretty close encounters. i will die happily if i pack that particular firearm all my life without having to use it

yes, i do believe the bears have that level of intelligence and thought forming processes... after all, they have to make their living in some pretty bleak terrain

speaking of the yukon, i had a district game warden there tell me in confidence that he considered anybody crazy if they went unarmed into the bush