Lagalities of shooting a bear in self defence ?

[Slime green cat]

Just wondering what you do if you had to shoot a bear (or any predator) in self defence in the off season and/or without a tag ?
I am assuming you have to report it ....
How do you prove the animal was a threat and you were justified in shooting it ?

Thanks in advance from a huntin newbie

[lip_ripper00]

you better have bite marks! I have never had to kill one, but I have had to go waaaaaay out of my way to avoid one.

[Bowzone_Mikey]

Conversation Came up between a CO in Alberta and Myself one day ....

Boils down to shot placement with regards to proving justification ... shot head on with powder burns on the fur ...thats pretty justified in that CO opinion .... Broadside shot ...probally your gonna get charged ...

You should report it ... gives MOE an idea of whats goin on in the woods

[Bowzone_Mikey]

I have never shot a bear in self defence ...have shot rifle in self defence to make noise ...... But have shot a couple harrasing cattle

[thatskindafunny]

I think someone here knows how to post a shovel and a sshhhhhssss. Know of someone who shot a cougar as it was going to pounce and he reported it and was fined.

[boxhitch]

I am assuming you have to report it ....

I'm really surprised you couldn't find anything in the Regulations about this.

[MidnightRun]

Nothing wrong with "planting" a knife in the offending bears paw and take plenty of pictures. And remember, stick to your story.

[Eichelherr]

If in doubt, blast it away, your life is more important than a possible fine.
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[Mr. Dean]

It happens... Just report it (law) and tell the truth. If there's nothing to hide, there's nothing to fear. Learn all you can about them (bears) and avoid confrontations. Be aware of your surroundings when hunting.

[Gus]

If in doubt, blast it away, your life is more important than a possible fine.

Amen!

I have mentioned this on the site somewhere before, but what happens if there is more than one person involved. I totally agree with the shot placement and powder burn idea, as it helps illiminate people killing bears and just claiming self defence, but what if, for example, a bear is comming down on your partner and you fire, putting the bullet not exactly into the front of the bear? Can that be a legitimate issue you think?