Why are we killing BLACK bears?
That's racist.
Kill WHITE bears.
Posted on 06/06/2024 5:38:44 AM PDT by marktwain
On Monday, May 27, a cinnamon color phase of the common black bear entered the home of a long-time resident of Lake Tahoe, California. The bear has been reported to be a yearling. Yearling bears, recently separated from their mothers, have a difficult time establishing a territory of their own. Sometimes, sows, cubs, and young bears will keep close to human habitations to avoid being killed and eaten by adult male bears. A majority of young bears who do not reach adulthood are killed by mature male bears. It appears this young bear disputed the ownership of the house with the homeowner’s dog. From taahoedailytribune.com:
According to the department, after the homeowner shouted, made noises and waived his arms, “The bear didn’t budge.” They say it began huffing and advancing towards the man’s dog. That’s when the homeowner retreated to his bedroom and grabbed his 22 rifle. He returned to his living room, where, Tira says, the man shot the bear twice in the house.
The 75-85 pound yearling then ran out of the house, and climbed a tree, but reportedly soon fell out of the tree, and, Tira says, “appeared to be suffering given its two gunshot wounds and fall, so the homeowner felt compelled to euthanize the bear to end its suffering.” The homeowner fired a third shot and called 911.
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If they had used a .22 on a full grown black bear, then the bear poop would have smelled of pepper and had little bells in it.
He returned to his living room, where, Tira says, the man shot the bear twice in the house.
Ouch ... that had to hurt, getting shot right in the house, twice.
“A majority of young bears who do not reach adulthood are killed by mature male bears.”
Bear on Bear Crime? Surprised this was even reported! ;)
We use .22 Stingers for raccoon. They work great.
Has the homeowner been thrown in prison, yet? This IS California, is it not? ;)
...and if they’d used a .458 WinMag on a full grown brown bear, the bear poop would have smelt of pepper and had little bells in it...
Twice in the house, shot placement is everything.
The black bear can only be brought down by 125mm smoothbore firing fin-stabilized discarding sabot.
One only has to discourage the bear from eating one.
Don’t Underestimate .22’s: How This Common Cartridge Can Stop Bear Attacks
What was the bear doing with a 22 rifle in the first place?
Oh yeah, I forgot. We have the right to arm bears.................
Don't know if it's still the record, but it was over 1,000 lbs.
Video of black bear closing the door of a woman’s house when “asked to” lol
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IT5LI21dY_4
What about black bears that are in lightly-armored vehicles?
What then?
The Ukrainians are using Javelins and others...
Why are we killing BLACK bears?
That's racist.
Kill WHITE bears.
F-16
Fascinating!
So, this is California hospitality?
So if you’re using a .22 to shoot a bear, aim at his house. It might not kill him, but it will change his plans.
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