Bear Down - Well, almost

Richracer1

Handloader
May 12, 2005
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I was out last weekend with some friends camping in an area that I figured would have a better than average chance of seeing bears. Well, Friday night, my girlfriend and I were on the ATV following another guy looking for some grouse. We had been on this path for about 200yds when I look into the trees and see a nice black bear. Being that we were chasing grouse, all I had was my Ruger 22 pistol. So, me and the girl haul arse back to the trailer (atleast 60mph) to get my rifle. Her son rode back with me, again hauling some arse and scoured the area. I think too much time elasped from sighting it and getting back with a more suitable gun. Anyways, it was still very cool to see a black bear in the wild, next time I'll at least have my 44 Mag with me.
 
Yeah, I learned the same lesson once out riding my motorcycle in the boonies. When out in the hills during bear season, always carry the bear tag, a knife and the .44 revolver... A fellow never knows! :grin:
 
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