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Vehicles for Hunting

For those of you that are looking for some sound hunting vehicle advice, take a look at these recent reviews done on a 2007 Ford F150, 1993 Jeep Cherokee, and a 1988 Suzuki Samurai:

http://www.huntingtipsandtricks.com/a/Suzuki_Samurai_Hunting_Vehicle

http://www.huntingtipsandtricks.com/a/Jeep_Cherokee_Hunting_truck

http://www.huntingtipsandtricks.com/a/Ford_F150_4x4_Hunting_Truck

These articles will point you in the right direction to help you decide the positives and negatives with each type of vehicle. large, mid size, and quad size vehicles have their strengths and weakness. Make an informed choice!

Letter to Global TV about Canada in the Rough

Letter from BC Wildlife to Shaw TV and Global TV in regards to Cancelling Canada in the Rough TV show:

September 10, 2012
Greg McLelland
VP, National Sales
Shaw Media
121 Bloor Street, Suite 1500
Toronto, ON M4W 3M5
Dear Mr. McLelland:
The BC Wildlife Federation wishes to register its strong disappointment of Shaw Media’s
decision to cancel its hunting shows for the fall of 2013. We believe this decision was based on
poor research by Global TV, a subsidiary of Shaw Media. The BCWF represents well over
40,000 outdoor recreationists that includes anglers, hunters and trappers. These people, all of
whom are volunteers, have a stellar record of conservation work that benefits both the wildlife
resource and the general public. All of these people contribute both dollars and countless
volunteer hours to wildlife conservation through habitat restoration and enhancement, fencing
projects, transplants and protection of critical wildlife habitats. Over three decades ago these
same hunters, anglers, trappers and guide outfitters created the Habitat Conservation Trust
Foundation (HCTF) to ensure conservation of our fish and wildlife heritage. This Foundation
was created by adding on annual surcharges on all hunting, fishing, trapping and guide
licenses. Approximately six million dollars are generated each year from these surcharges and
these are used for wildlife and fish conservation projects throughout the province. Many tourists
and the residents of BC enjoy the benefits of the conservation work carried out by these
grassroots groups through HCTF. Across Canada hunters donate close to one million hours
each year for wildlife conservation. In the last fifteen years they have donated over fourteen
million hours to conservation. It is important to emphasis this success story shows leadership by
example. It should have been obvious to a well-informed media such as Shaw that hunters and
anglers are leaders in promoting, protecting and conserving the wildlife resource and habitat for
all Canadians.
The hunting, angling and trapping communities across Canada have been leaders in fish and
wildlife conservation work. These communities have a track record that exemplifies their
commitment to the wildlife resource and habitat throughout Canada. In many instances they
have led conservation efforts for species at risk. These volunteers have created the North
American Conservation Model that is highly respected throughout the world.
Hunting is a Canadian tradition and part of our cultural heritage. Federally it is recognized by the
appointment of a new national hunting and angling advisory panel. In BC the province has
recognized the legitimacy and dedication to conservation of hunting, angling and trapping communities through the provincial Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Heritage Act. Both the federal
and provincial governments have recognized the invaluable contribution that hunters, anglers
and trappers make to wildlife conservation and management.
The BCWF contends that neither Shaw Media nor Global TV conducted the necessary research
prior to its decision to discontinue the fall hunting series. The interests of thousands of British
Columbians and indeed Canadians were not even considered. Instead Global TV appears to
have listened only to the Vancouver Humane Society that is opposed to hunting for emotional
not science based reasons. It is our view that the directed campaign by one group is not
reflective of the true views of the general public. Public opinion polls over time have consistently
shown that the vast majority of the non-hunting public has supported hunting as long as it is
done ethically, humanely and conservation is the highest priority.
The fundamental principle of wildlife conservation is protection of their habitat not simply saving
animals from human activities. The membership of the BC Wildlife Federation strongly requests
that Shaw Media reconsider its decision by conducting far more balanced research into the
merits of offering hunting shows on its network. The BC Wildlife Federation is the oldest
conservation organization in BC with over 40,000 members and 107 clubs. For more
information, visit www.bcwf.bc.ca. We are also available on Twitter and Facebook.
Yours in Conservation,

Bill Bosch
President
BC Wildlife Federation

Canada in the Rough has it Rough

Much to the dissapointment of Canadian hunters who tune into the best Canadian hunting show….Canada in the Rough will no longer be shown on Global TV. It sounds like it is due to anti-hunting pressure. It is times like these, where us hunters have to unit, and have our voice be heard:

Global Television Cancels Hunting Shows from it’s 2013 line-up

It is with great sadness that we announce the very unfortunate decision by Global Television/Shaw Media to cancel all hunting shows on Global and the Shaw affiliate networks.
Canada in the Rough™ has been airing for 8 years on Global Television and we’ve had a tremendous experience doing it. We want to thank all of you for your support throughout the years and as much as we hate to say goodbye, we have no choice. Canada in the Rough™, Canada’s most-watched hunting show, will be pulled off Global Television after December 30, 2012.

Our hunting heritage is under constant attack by those who have forgotten that hunting is at the root of human existence and still the most valuable and effective tool in wildlife management.

If you wish to share your thoughts with Global regarding this decision, please email viewercontact@globaltv.com as well as glynnis.prystae@sjrb.ca and greg.mclelland@shawmedia.ca or call 1-877-307-1999.

Please remember to enjoy the greatness of Canada and be proud of your hunting heritage.

Sincerely,
Keith Beasley, Paul Beasley & Kevin Beasley
Executive Producers

Park Ranger Untangles Moose

I saw this interesting video today. A park ranger untangles a mature bull moose from a swing set with bolt cutters. Check out the footage:

No Moose Hunting Area Anaham Range

Recently received this email regarding the Moose hunting closure in region 5 of BC, Canada:

July 18th, 2012
Dear Resident Hunters,
The Tl’etinqox-t’in have announced a no-hunting area for the Anaham Range, except for Tsilhqot’in hunters and Tl’etinqox-t’in members who have guide operations. The rationale for this announcement is low moose populations.
Recent inventory (2011/12) has shown significant declines in parts of Regions 5, 6 and 7a. Many of these declines are associated with large-scale salvage logging for mountain pine beetle. There has been a significant increase in wolf populations in all of these areas according to First Nations, trappers, outfitters, resident hunters, and other outdoor users. The Province has put together a task force to deal with the declines in moose populations.
While unfortunate, this decline in moose demonstrates the reality of budget cuts and funding shortfalls for wildlife management in British Columbia. Basic management functions are on life support and have been for more than a decade. Creating healthy and abundant wildlife populations collaboratively rather than fighting over what remains should be the approach taken by all parties.
As a resident hunter, you can drive positive change by contacting your local MLA. A face to face meeting is best, followed by letters and emails. Make sure you request a reply. Remember, your MLA works for you. There are two issues that need to be addressed:
The hierarchy for allocation of fish and wildlife harvest is:
1) Conservation
2) First Nations needs for food, social and ceremonial purposes
3) Resident Hunter
4) Non-Resident Hunter (guide-outfitter operations)
1. If there is sufficient moose to allow a harvest after conservation and First Nations needs are met, will government ensure resident hunters have the opportunity to hunt in all crown land areas where a harvestable surplus exists?
2. How much money is going to be committed to moose recovery and what is the timeframe?
Government has treated fishing and hunting in British Columbia as a cash cow for decades with
little to no investment in the future. When you manage businesses in this manner, failure is the
predictable outcome.
In many of these areas moose have generally been declining since the late 70s/early 80s.
Moose recovery in these areas needs to be well funded (millions of dollars) and on the ground
efforts need to start in 2013. The expectation is moose experts provide research and that their
recommendations are not overridden by politics. The over-arching goal is to establish moose
populations which are consistent with levels seen in the early 80s when healthy and abundant
moose populations existed.
Contact your MLA and ensure they support and adequately fund science-based fish and wildlife
management in British Columbia. The declines in moose are only a symptom of a much bigger
problem which affects all wildlife.
If you have any questions, please contact BCWF Wildlife Committee Chair, Wilf Pfleiderer –
wilfp@telus.net or Vice Chair Jesse Zeman – jessezeman@shaw.ca. The BCWF will provide
updates as this situation continues to evolve.
In Conservation,

Bill Bosch
President

With Grizzly Hunting Comes Ignorance

I thought I would share some of the comments I deal with on youtube.com in relation to bear hunting videos. They seem to attract the most anti hunter types. I wonder why they watch my hunting videos? I do not watch videos on how to be a left wing vegan hunter hater then argue with their way of life:

http://youtu.be/NXigTE_CBVc

This is a sad atrocity of why anyone would come to Bella Coola. Wilderness and the animals that live there are for everyone not just lame Trophy Hunters that need their ego-stroked.

This is a disgrace and I invite Mr. Ott to reply if he wishes.

Fraser Koroluk

Ok well first of all I have to thank you for watching my videos and contributing to the popularity of this channel by increasing the views and comments. Secondly I feel you are hypocritical by calling me out as needing to have my ego stroked when you are watching videos that you are morally against and then you try to start an argument with me to have your ego stroked. Your stance is based on pure emotion and not the science/reality of nature but you asked for it so I will give it to you.

huntingtipsandtricks

I am assuming that you live in Bella Coola so you personally must have witnessed grizzly encroachment in Bella Coola and all that comes with that: attacks on humans, livestock kills, property damage, and grizzly bears subsequently being destroyed by conservation officers or illegal kills. In fact this grizzly was harvested in an area that Brent Case was attacked in. You can do a search on cbc’s website to find the article. you can also go and do a search for this: top 10 grizzly bear myths in BC

huntingtipsandtricks

By managing the grizzly population in BC (by harvesting approximately 6%) and targeting mature adult males (boars) it is better for the overall grizzly population. being hunted/pursued instills the fear of man so it keeps them back of urban areas. You can see that areas like Whistler and Coquitlam bears have no fear of man anymore because they are not hunted there which does not take a genius to figure out due to the large amount of encounters in those areas.

huntingtipsandtricks

Taking a small number of large adult boars out of the area is better for the herd as there is a decrease in food competition, and big boars will attack and kill bear cubs. Now I know Disney does not show this so you have not experienced this so it is hard to take. But take a deep breath and realize people have different interests and different beliefs in this world. What you did here is comparable to me watching a vegan’s video and ripping them to shreds for what they believe.

huntingtipsandtricks

http://youtu.be/kTfR2FTTAf8

It is very sad that people feel they need to ‘harvest’ these animals. One can see from the nervousness of the cameraboy that they are in over their heads. Grizzly Bears are a keystone species in our ecosystem, unlike the hunters that felt they had the right to kill this harmless and reclusive animal.

A sad example of humanity thinking it knows something about bears and a travesty to anyone that does. Shame on the hunter and crew.

kynochtours

Thanks for watching my videos butShame on you for standing on your high horse and preaching to me about your beliefs. I don’t go on to youtube and watch videos of vegan gardeners and lambast them for what they are doing and tell them how they are unhealthy. Nor do I go to animal rights activist/vegetarian videos and tell them they are hypocrites because they wear a leather belts, take medication that was tested on animals, and live in a house that encroaches on wildlifte habitat. Check yourself.

huntingtipsandtricks in reply to kynochtours

Great reply, full of the non-factual rhetoric I would expect. Encroachment is a reaction to pressure on other parts of the ecosystem, not a burgeoning bear population that needs to be ‘harvested’. I am a fisheries biologist with 30 years experience in the central coast, so have seen my share of bears (more than you I am sure). I know Brent personally, so don’t go there… Glad to help your You Tube campaign and thx for keeping it lively. PS never watched the video, it loaded to slow.

Fraser Koroluk in reply to huntingtipsandtricks (Show the comment) 1 day ago
So why is it non-factual?Because you are older than me and you count trout?What,so knowing Brent means that he was not attacked?You start judging me and calling me out and you don’t even watch the video because you have a slow computer?Let me guess, you have no problem with fishing or stocking fish but you disagree with your Gbear colleagues and how the grizzly LEH tags are allocated?You know best about Gbears so you are badgering a hunter over a legal government allocated hunt online? Really?

huntingtipsandtricks in reply to Fraser Koroluk

I got this email on 2012-08-09

Hey hero,

"Hunting" bears in the Bella Coola Valley is hardly hunting. These animals frequent my backyard, big grizzlies and all. Easy pickings. I heard about your heroic video of you taking out one of our beautiful big boars; I hear this is not the first bear you’ve taken from us, either.
Let me ask : What do you mean by harvest? What happens to that humongous resource you’ve stolen from our ecosystem?
My biggest concern is actually our sustainable economics. As this is one of the last places on Earth that is relatively still intact, one of the last places you can come and view these great creatures, more and more people from around the world are wanting to come and see what we have. Bear viewing is taking off, the First Nations here are becoming involved in the tourism and we, the community, are keeping our eyes open for people like you. We’re everywhere. We’ll document and show the world just what is being destroyed. I would invite you to continue talking with me or others from the Bella Coola Valley about being bear aware, about the misconception created by our provincial government on the population of bears and about our future here in a remote valley with amazing natural resources that we depend on. The only tools we have to survive here are being taken from us. The trees are gone, the rivers and streams are damaged and fish populations are extremely low (this valley used to thrive on the Oolichan which was wiped out by shrimp trolling in the open ocean), our wildlife is being poached in our backyards, our crops and livestock are becoming harder to manage due to the climate change, etc, etc… Sensitive ecosystem. We’re a part of it; the bears are a part of it. We depend on them. Do a little research. Times are changing as we’re depleting our resources way too quickly.

Thanks for your time and concern,

Corissa Lee
corilee4@gmail.com

CONGRADULATIONS JUST a hand for the destruction of the ecosystem

Ellinas300 12 hours ago
Actually it is a help for the ecosystem. Thank you for realizing that! Taking big boars out of the area makes room for the sows and their cubs. The boars kill the cubs.

huntingtipsandtricks

Maryland Black Bear Lottery

Just got this info today, put in your applications to hunt black bear in Maryland until August 31st for your chance to hunt black bears from Oct 22-27 2012:

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications to participate in this year’s lottery for black bear hunting permits through August 31. Permit applications issued will be valid for this year’s black bear hunting season, which will take place October 22 through October 27.

APPLY NOW! Go to: http://blackbear.dnr.state.md.us/

Registrations will also be accepted by phone between August 20 and August 24 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 1-888-579-6768.

Read what last year’s hunters had to say: http://www.dnr.state.md.us/huntersguide/BearHunt_Testimonials.asp

See photos from prior hunts: http://www.dnr.state.md.us/huntersguide/BearHunt_Photos.asp (Later this year, it could be you in one of those photos).

If you have never hunted black bear before, DNR has created a content area for everything Maryland Black Bear (including videos, photos, how-to information), visit our online resource: http://www.dnr.state.md.us/huntersguide/BlackBearGuide.asp

This year’s hunt will follow the same successful model we’ve used for the previous bear hunting seasons.

The application process will follow the Preference Point System for bear hunting permit applications that DNR implemented in 2007. Hunters who apply this year will receive one entry in the random drawing as well as one additional entry for each past consecutive year they have applied. Therefore, those hunters who applied unsuccessfully in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 will receive six entries in the drawing when they apply this year. The following rules also apply:

Applicants must apply each year to retain preference points. If an applicant skips a year, all preference points will be forfeited.
Once an applicant is selected to receive a bear hunting permit in the random drawing, all preference points will be forfeited.
If an applicant is selected in the random drawing, but forfeits the permit, all preference points will be forfeited.
Applicants will have the opportunity to purchase a preference point. This will allow those hunters who cannot hunt in 2012 the opportunity to retain their preference points for use in future drawings.

The opportunity to hunt black bears in Maryland remains limited to Garrett and Allegany counties.

Online applications for the Maryland Black Bear Lottery are being accepted until 11:59 p.m. (almost midnight) on Friday, August 31.

To apply, a $15 non-refundable application fee must be submitted via credit card, check, or money order. All payments must be received by 12 p.m. on Tuesday, September 4, 2012. Checks and money orders should be made payable to MDDNR Black Bear and mailed to MDDNR Black Bear, P.O. Box 360, Frostburg, MD 21532.

Only one application per person will be accepted. Duplicate applications will result in disqualification and forfeiture of all fees.

Thank you

———————————————-
Maryland Black Lottery Customer Service
Office of Communications
Maryland Department of Natural Resources

580 Taylor Avenue, D4 Annapolis, MD 21401
410-260-8014
Fax: 410-260-8024
blackbear@dnr.state.md.us

Follow us on Twitter.com: http://twitter.com/mdblackbear

Moose Hunting Closure in BC

Open Letter to Resident Hunters re: Moose Population Region 5

The Tl’etinqox-t’in have announced a no-hunting area for the Anaham Range, except for Tsilhqot’in hunters and Tl’etinqox-t’in members who have guide operations. The rationale for this announcement is low moose populations.

Recent inventory (2011/12) has shown significant declines in parts of Regions 5, 6 and 7a. Many of these declines are associated with large-scale salvage logging for mountain pine beetle. There has been a significant increase in wolf populations in all of these areas according to First Nations, trappers, outfitters, resident hunters, and other outdoor users. The Province has put together a task force to deal with the declines in moose populations.

While unfortunate, this decline in moose demonstrates the reality of budget cuts and funding shortfalls for wildlife management in British Columbia. Basic management functions are on life support and have been for more than a decade. Creating healthy and abundant wildlife populations collaboratively rather than fighting over what remains should be the approach taken by all parties.

As a resident hunter, you can drive positive change by contacting your local MLA. A face to face meeting is best, followed by letters and emails. Make sure you request a reply. Remember, your MLA works for you. There are two issues that need to be addressed:

The hierarchy for allocation of fish and wildlife harvest is:

1) Conservation

2) First Nations needs for food, social and ceremonial purposes

3) Resident Hunter

4) Non-Resident Hunter (guide-outfitter operations)

1. If there is sufficient moose to allow a harvest after conservation and First Nations needs are met, will government ensure resident hunters have the opportunity to hunt in all crown land areas where a harvestable surplus exists?

2. How much money is going to be committed to moose recovery and what is the timeframe?

Government has treated fishing and hunting in British Columbia as a cash cow for decades with little to no investment in the future. When you manage businesses in this manner, failure is the predictable outcome.

In many of these areas moose have generally been declining since the late 70s/early 80s. Moose recovery in these areas needs to be well funded (millions of dollars) and on the ground efforts need to start in 2013. The expectation is moose experts provide research and that their recommendations are not overridden by politics. The over-arching goal is to establish moose populations which are consistent with levels seen in the early 80s when healthy and abundant moose populations existed.

Contact your MLA and ensure they support and adequately fund science-based fish and wildlife management in British Columbia. The declines in moose are only a symptom of a much bigger problem which affects all wildlife.

If you have any questions, please contact BCWF Wildlife Committee Chair.

Pythons Hunting Deer

I just got this email today. I must say I did not expect the python to be able to swallow a mature deer full:

I knew they had an huge Asian python problem in Florida …. but I didn’t know the pythons were HUGH too! Yikes

I read an article recently as to how pet pythons released into the Florida swamps were taking over and killing local animals.

This is pictorial proof as to what they can do.

Deer hunting in Florida

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Bear Encounters 2012

Now that the bear hibernation it is time to start keeping track of the bear encounters I hear about. Feel free to post stories in the comments section.

May 31 2012- A bear was seen walking around Pine street in Abbotsford, BC. I think this was the same day my friend saw it run past his balcony just a couple streets away from this sighting: http://www.abbotsfordtimes.com/Bear+bumbles+around+downtown+Abbotsford/6704360/story.html

June 1 2012- A Yukon man was clawed by a black bear even though he was with 4 dogs and hit the bear with a 4×4 post: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/story/2012/06/01/north-bear-attack-yukon.html

June 1 2012- A cinnamon color phase black bear pulled a deceased body out of a car and partially consumed him: http://www.theprovince.com/touch/technology/Kamloops+black+bear+found+eating+human+remains+will+shot/6708480/story.html Then they euthanized the bear they believed to be responsible: http://www.theprovince.com/touch/news/Kamloops+bear+that+body+euthanized/6725625/story.html

June 4 2012- A Coquitlam man was enjoying a hot tub in Whistler, BC when he felt a blow to his head, when he turned around there was a black bear standing behind him: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2012/06/04/bc-blackbear-hottub-whistler.html Then the authorities located and shot the bear :http://www.theprovince.com/touch/news/Black+bear+killed+swatting+Whistler/6727016/story.html

This story happened on June 13 2012 in Abbotsford BC Canada. A bear walks through a townhouse development right next to the Trans Canada Highway. I cannot believe that a black bear was in this area, very strange. Check out the video: http://www.abbynews.com/news/158945825.html

June 14 2012- Well, one of the Abbotsford bears were captured and it will be released around Harrison: http://www.abbynews.com/news/159125855.html

June 15 2012- A black bear learns from down town scum bags how to break into cars and steal: http://www.theprovince.com/touch/news/story.html?id=6789421&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

June 19 2012 – In Manitoba a young bear released back into the wild despite opposition saying it is a death sentence: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/story/2012/06/19/mb-makoon-bear-cub-released-manitoba.html

Environmental group disagrees with relocating problem Alberta grizzly bears. In 2011, 24 bears were trapped and transferred compared with 13 in 2010 and 16 in 2009. In one study, 38 per cent of relocated grizzlies died within two years. 5 grizzly’s have been killed this year so far: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/story/2012/06/20/sci-grizzlies-alberta.html

June 21 2012- A farmer reported that a black bear was running around the Matsqui complex in Abbotsford BC. Wildlife authorities were contacted and set up a humane trap.

June 24 2012- Abbotsford Police had to shoot a mature black bear terrorizing a neighbourhood around Mckinley Park after bear spray had no effect. Conservation Officers could not attend. Multiple shots were used to kill the bear with their service rifle. I am assuming it would be a .223 (5.56mm) AR platform rifle: http://www.abbypd.ca/files/File/myAssets/1004/2012-06-25%20Black%20Bear%20in%20Residential%20Neighbourhood.pdf

September 2012-

I was reading a thread on huntingbc.ca here: http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/showthread.php?86079-Possible-Grizzly-Attack

And heard of a grizzly attack. Thoughts and Prayers are with the family. Here are is the pertinant information from the thread:

I just flew out of the lake yesterday (or today…long drive from Muncho…) and there was an attack. It occurred down the valley towards the Muskwa. The CO visited our camp to inform us…we were told the individual was 'all-right' but the bear was still around. The CO came back the next day and they spent a fair amount of time flying around down the valley. They eventually slung out a bear…

I don't have the whole story as Urs with Liard Air told us a different story than the CO (one version says he was surprised in camp, another says he walked in on a kill…but both said he was only roughed up a bit so I am surprised to hear he is in an induced coma??). I can confirm there are a ton of sows with cubs in there this year and a lot of resident pressure with a lot of success on moose and elk (means lots of gut piles). We had a few problems with bears as well but fortunately none ended badly for us or the bears (warning shots were needed though). One member of our group had a grizzly authorization but only came upon sows with cubs…

One member of our group this past week also knows the pilot of the float plane the group was using and should get the whole story soon.

Another update from a friend of the pilot who flew in the group:

The gentleman that got mauled is a Vanderhoof resident. I spoke to a family member yesterday and this is what they could tell me. They were walking into their camp approx 1/2 mile from the end of the lake. XXXXX's niece noticedshe had left her sleeping bag back at the plane. Conrad said he would go back as there was still a few items in the plane that he needed to grab. Somewhere when going back to the plane, or from the plane back to camp, hewas attacked by a sow and cubs. He managed to get 5 shots into her, (probably the 5 fast shots you guys heard that afternoon). After the attack he managed to walk back to the camp. He was seriously injured, but isexpected to live. His arms were all ripped up and have gone through surgery. Apparently there was a lot of muscle and tendon damage. His jaw is broken on
both sides and his teeth were knocked out, along with facial cuts and on his back. He was flown to Edmonton hospital and is on a ventilator tube as his throat was very swollen. They cannot do any reconstruction surgery to hisface until the swelling goes down and can get him off the tube. The game wardens did find the bear and that was what we saw getting hauled out.

Spoke to his nephew this morning,
Pretty much the same story, he will get his face/jaw operated on today. The bear attacked him and he fought it off then shot it twice. Leg was also bit up, forearm and hands. The bear bit him on the face causing the broken jaws and lips ripped open, as well bit him on top of the head and back.

Here is the article of the above story: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2012/09/24/bc-grizzly-attack-fort-nelson.html

September 19-2012:

Hunter in Northern Alberta gets mauled by grizzly. He managed to get a shot off to scare the bear, then had to hike 5km’s to get cell reception. The rescue team located him with ATV’s before getting the air ambulance to rescue him: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/story/2012/09/19/edmonton-swan-hills-grizzly-attack.html

September 21-2012

65 year old man loses jaw in Grizzly Bear attack in North West BC after getting between a sow and cubs: http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Alaskan+survives+grizzly+attack+airlifted+Vancouver+hospital/7279178/story.html

Check out these tips on how to increase your chance of survival during a bear attack: http://www.huntingtipsandtricks.com/a/Bear_Attack_Survival_Tips