“I don’t remember a dark tree stump there,” I thought, as I glanced right and up a sparse wooded slope in Montana. I swung some Vortex Viper HD binoculars up and focused the image not more than fifty yards away. Read More
.45 ACP vs. Bear (Lifesaver or Get You Killed?)
The .45 ACP pistol cartridge is popular in the United States. So popular, it could wear the title “America’s Cartridge.” It is synonymous with power and the all-American philosophy, “More is Better.” Like our muscle cars, it is big, hard Read More
Exciting Montana Spring Black Bear Hunt (Video Action)
Montana, “The Last Best Place,” is famous for its bears and hunting. It’s not easy, though. Montana is what is known as a “spot and stalk” state when it comes to black bear hunting. Hunters are not allowed to use Read More
Man Mauled by Montana Grizzly Bear (Breaking News)
Mere days after a Federal Judge put the brakes on planned grizzly bear hunts in Wyoming and Idaho and months after Montana halted its own hunt, a male grizzly mauled a man in Montana. The victim, who survived the assault, Read More
Bear Loads Tested (12 Gauge, .45-70, .500 S&W Magnum)
Bear loads. Those words get people’s undivided attention. Anyone who hunts bears, or lives/travels in bear country, wants the most effective round they can get because their life may depend on it. We found this fun video which pits a Read More
Federal Judge Blocks Wyoming and Idaho Grizzly Hunt (Breaking News)
U.S. District Court Judge, Dana Christensen, issued a temporary order to halt grizzly management hunts in Wyoming and Idaho scheduled to begin 1 September, 2018. The judge, whom it seems knows little or nothing about bears or wildlife management, sided Read More
10 Life or Death Tips About Bear Defense Handguns [Video]
Just a few decades ago, people who lived or hunted in bear country considered firearms, handguns in particular, as the sole defense against bear attack. Then bear spray appeared on the scene and ignited a debate as emotionally charged and Read More
Best Dangerous Game Rifles: Your Life Could Depend on It
Dangerous game rifles. The very words conjure endless savannah, or wind-swept tundra, and fearsome beasts. A reliable, effective defensive firearm is a must in places such as Africa’s Serengeti, Alaska’s bush, or Montana’s mountains, and not just for people who Read More
Second Grizzly Attack in Montana in One Week
Montana state wildlife officials said a grizzly bear mauled a Montana woman on a ranch near Gardiner earlier today, September 11, 2017. This is the second attack by grizzlies there in less than a week. Another bear injured a hunter Read More
The Best Bear Defense Handgun
“Walk softly and carry a big stick.” No where is Teddy Roosevelt’s advice more necessary than when you are in bear country. Bears are, under most circumstances, solitary and reclusive creatures who prefer retreat rather than confrontation when they encounter Read More