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I'm sure there's a high correlation with internet commando basement dwellers who've never seen a grizzly and those who support charges being brought against this person.
There is, as yet, nothing to really get upset about.
Since the grizzly enjoys protected status, and the bear was killed by this person, then natually charges must be brought. However, once all is said and done, if the person's version is borne out, the charges will likely be dropped.
As for the gentleman in question calling the authorities to inform them of the bear's death it is, more than likely, a sign of his innate honesty, as suggested by his father.
However, they were probably also aware that many of these bears are tagged with a transmitter. Hence simply burying the bear (as the father said they could have done) would not have been a wise choice.
Thank you! I'm glad someone finally said it
the fact that he's had charges placed on him is completely and totally justified and normal. Its against the law to kill a grizzly, you have to press charges.
It would be like killing a person in self defense and everyone getting mad that the person still had charges brought against them. That's the law, that's the way it works.
I'm sure there's a high correlation with internet commando basement dwellers who've never seen a grizzly and those who support charges being brought against this person.
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There is, as yet, nothing to really get upset about.
Since the grizzly enjoys protected status, and the bear was killed by this person, then natually charges must be brought. However, once all is said and done, if the person's version is borne out, the charges will likely be dropped.
As for the gentleman in question calling the authorities to inform them of the bear's death it is, more than likely, a sign of his innate honesty, as suggested by his father.
However, they were probably also aware that many of these bears are tagged with a transmitter. Hence simply burying the bear (as the father said they could have done) would not have been a wise choice.
Can the guy SUE the government for allowing its "gubmint bears" to trespass on private property? The transmitter allows the rangers to know where the bear is at all times.
I'm sure there's a high correlation with internet commando basement dwellers who've never seen a grizzly and those who support charges being brought against this person.
You can strike me off that list. I've seen grizzly or two while backpacking in Glacier. One of my closest friends was (he died 2 years ago) from Troy MT, and we took a yearly trip up there. I've also seen a few from a plane in Alaska.
Seen a black bear or two also from back in my Boy Scout days as a youth.
And I still think this idiot should be charged (unless of course he actually was defending himself and his children from a bear trying to get into his house).
You can strike me of that list. I've seen grizzly or two while backpacking in Glacier. One of my closest friends was (he died 2 years ago) from Troy MT, and we took a yearly trip up there. I've also seen a few from a plane in Alaska.
Seen black bear or two also back in my Boy Scout days as a youth.
Since you've actually seen 'em in the wild perhaps you can tell those inclined to put this dad in the pokey just how close you'd let one get before your neck started to sweat.
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I know that black bears and their cubs live quite peaceably around humans, but I'll reserve judgment about grizzlies. I have heard they are more aggresive?
Since you've actually seen 'em in the wild perhaps you can tell those inclined to put this dad in the pokey just how close you'd let one get before your neck started to sweat.
If I encountered one out in the open and it made any move towards me I considered aggressive and I had a gun, I'd shoot it dead without a second thought.
If one came on my 20 wilderness acres and went near my poorly secured pigs (which I assume are nowhere near the house - who the hell would want a pig pen near their house?), I'd go in the house and wait for the bear to leave. If it approached the house and tried to get in (climb in through a window, break down the door) - then I'd shoot it dead without a second thought.
Then again, I wouldn't consider raising pigs in Grizzly Bear country. That just strikes me as dumb.
You can strike me off that list. I've seen grizzly or two while backpacking in Glacier. One of my closest friends was (he died 2 years ago) from Troy MT, and we took a yearly trip up there. I've also seen a few from a plane in Alaska.
Seen a black bear or two also from back in my Boy Scout days as a youth.
And I still think this idiot should be charged (unless of course he actually was defending himself and his children from a bear trying to get into his house).
That's more like it.
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