One bad bear

Tom Matiska · Nov 24, 2005

Bear hunter here in PA had some excitment. 3 rounds from a 444 Marlin to drop the bear, 4th in the chest to finish him off, then the bear got ticked.

Tough bear.

http://www.pgc.state.pa.us/pgc/cwp/view.asp?Q=166666&A=11#hunter

rapier144 · Nov 24, 2005

I bet that was a learning lesson . Let your buddy check to see if its dead or not

Tom Matiska · Nov 26, 2005

Pointer · Nov 26, 2005

When shooting dangerous game... always, always, always break shoulder or spine...

In post #2

Let your buddy check to see if its dead or not.

Rapier... would you be my buddy?

rapier144 · Nov 26, 2005

Sure pointer i'll be your buddy in about 30 minutes i would check your bear for you. No reason to get in a hurry

Pointer · Nov 26, 2005

That's a big 10-04, good buddy

Foxman · Nov 27, 2005

Like they say about all dangerous game, " it's the for sure dead ones that kill you ". I'm with the 30 minutes and then have a look!