bear attack

[anonymous]

fatal bear attack in soda butte.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38451965/from/toolbar

[John Bennett]

I know and have met “the woman” through another fly fishing website. Shes on quite a few. If you frequent other boards theres sure to be post.

[Zach Matthews]

Who is the woman?

[Zach Matthews]

Deb Freele; I see she made rounds of the talk shows.

Ok, bear spray is going in the bag next year.

[John Bennett]

Deb Freele.
Lives in London Ontario ( born in MI). Quite well known in Ontario FFing circles and many outsdoors/FFing sites. Attends alot of shows as well.

Uses the board name Mato Kuwapi on a number of site ( translates to chases bears )

Shes a tough oudoors woman..that mostly walks the walk. Shes going to be ok from all accounts..Hopefully no lasting scars other than those on her arm.

One account in one of Torontos papers with her FB profile pic incase any of you have met her at shows or something
http://www.torontosun.com/news/world/2010/07/28/14858761.html

[Mike Cline]

Just heard this on the Bozeman radio.

[anonymous]

trial?

[steve gallas]

I’ve camped in that campground a number of times when I’ve fished the Beartooth and some favorite waters outside the park..Sorry to hear that has happened.
Best,
Steve

[chris scott]

For the record this was outside the park in a National Forest campground.

[Tim Angeli]

And maybe a .357

Zach, I’d strongly consider going bigger if the main use will be as grizzly deterrent.

[David L. Darnell]

I’ll take smoke/noise discharge anyday over pepper in my tent, if you weren’t born with a firearm in your hands like I was, get lots of training and be prepared.

[John Bennett]

Lots of debate all over the web about the change in law allowing firearms in parks. There are those (antis) that are dead fast against it..Only going to result in wildlife killings as people who dont know animal behavior will shoot first, ask questions later is the mantra.

Discharge vs Bear Spray?
Famous case of a photographer who litterally lost his face a couple years ago photographing bears..One charged, he was surprised, bear got to him and swiped once before he could use the bear spray. It took his face with him.

Then you have nerves of steel under extreme duress
http://videosift.com/video/Crarging-Grizzly-captured-by-B-C-filmmaker?loadcomm=1

Think id take the firearm tyvm.

[anonymous]

It has been proven time and time again that pepper spray is a better deterrant than a firearm in the hands of even the most skilled shooter.

[Mike Cline]

trial?  that’s a dead bear.  

There are now 4 bears in custody, in Bozeman awaiting DNA testing.

[Zach Matthews]

At least they’re doing DNA testing.

[Anonymous]

From what I have read, you’d better have Johnnie Cochran as your lawyer (sorry Zach) if you kill a bear in a National Park.

Not saying it wouldn’t be worth carrying…as I certainly would rather face what sounds like un-ending questioning and possible legal action vs. not seeing my kids again.

I have looked at and read alot of stuff on the web and am in the “bear spray” category.

[jeff s]

IF it were a bear protection revolver, I think the smallest I’d go would be .44mag, a ..454 Casull or maybe even a .50S&W wouldn’t be overkill.

[Zach Matthews]

If you shot a bear in the Park that was acting threateningly but not attacking anyone, you’re probably right, Tim.

[John Williams]

So where exactly was this attack. I hear Soda Butte Campground and my mind jumps to Pebble Creek but since it was not in the Park proper I’m a little lost.

AS for how dangerous bears are just remember bison do more harm every year they just don’t get the sensationalized hype. For those of you who are interested check out Roland Cheeks book Learning to Talk Bear it primarily focuses on the Glacier/Bob MArshall/Scape Goat/Great Bear Wilderness Complex but is great info and a fairly entertaining read.
John

[David L. Darnell]

On my Microsoft Streets and Maps its

45.02389 N
109.91443 W

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