I have serious trouble believing this story.
If true, well, I have mixed feelings about it.
I totally agree that, when attacked by a Bear, you should obviously be able to defend yourself, but, on the other hand,
If this guy is SO STUPID, that he is going to start THOWING BLUNT OBJECTS AT A BEAR, JUST FOR EATHING HIS FOOD, I think it might have been helpful to us all for him to be taken out of the gene pool.
Just for all you folks that never leave the city: If a Bear wants your food, LET HIM HAVE IT. Leave. QUICKLY. Do not pass go, do not collect $200. JUST GET OUT.
Ok, given that the story is just that - a story - you're making an important and possible fatal error.
In this situation, where you and the bear live in the same neighborhood, you've got to let the bear know who's the boss. Otherwise, he'll be wanting more food from you later on. And you'll never be safe outside your house, and possibly not even inside your house.
That's the take from a local editorialist who lived in the wilds of Alaska for 16 years. I'll see if I can find that editorial...just a minute...
Didn't he say his exit was blocked though?