Yes, he did well. Grace under pressure.
I suspect he may carry a sidearm in the future.
A bowhunter defended himself against a wolf attack in Wisconsin. He used a pocket .380.
In some hunting jurisdictions, it is not permissible to carry a handgun when bowhunting. I can sort of (if you squint) see the reasoning, but I would want one.
Ordinarily the big cats, there isn’t much time to react. They attack from behind, in ambush. It kind of looks like juveniles, who are inexperienced can cause trouble. And elderly, who decide they need easier prey.