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  • Maneater of The Boundary Waters Canoe Area

    10/18/2013 11:32:37 AM PDT · by marktwain · 35 replies
    Gun Watch ^ | 19 October, 2013 | Dean Weingarten
    It was in the summer of '09 when I first heard of the remarkable events involving  the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (hereafter referred to as the BWCA) maneater. I have known the public servant involved for several decades, and I can vouch for his integrity and veracity.   Out of respect for his privacy, I will not reveal his name.  He has since retired from government service and now lives a modest but invigorating lifestyle in the remote reaches of the upper midwest, not far from the shores of Gitche Gumee.  A few minor details may have been mangled. ...
  • Cultural Divide on Bear Attacks

    08/08/2013 9:37:51 PM PDT · by marktwain · 23 replies
    Gun Watch ^ | 9 August, 2013 | Dean Weingarten
    This sow and four cubs are part of an exploding bear population Quoted below are comments from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area chat group (BWCA).  It shows an interesting cultural divide in this country.   The first poster is willing to be oblivious to some dangers, the second offers to increase the first poster's skill level, but that would never happen without a change in attitude. The old saw about a conservative as a liberal who has been mugged comes to mind. This is of some interest  to me because I have inside knowledge that I do not have permission...