need info on bear attacks

[Plincker]

Hi everyone,

I'm having to do an interpretive talk on bears for a job interview and I'm looking for some facts about bear attacks in BC. I have searched all the posts here and have found many good posts, but i'm trying to find a total amount in the past ten years. I have searched google and I keep getting info from both canada and the US not specifically BC. I'm looking for info on both Blacks and Griz attacks.

Anyone know any good sights?

Thanx in advance.

[tuner]

moe should have the info you're after.it should be a matter of public discourse that they collect this data and make it available to the general public. after all it invoves public safety.

[BCBear]

You've probably seen this story already

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story/2008/10/08/bc-bear-attack-survivor.html?ref=rss&loomia_si=t0:a16:g25:r3:c0:b0

lots of info on google?

[BigfishCanada]

I would get to the libray and get any gary shelton book, I read and wow, sure changed my ways around black bears. I really enjoyed his writing

http://www.amazon.com/Bear-Attacks-James-Gary-Shelton/dp/0969809913

Also a good website

Good website http://www.covebear.com/BlackBearAttacks.htm

[boatdoc]

x 2 on any of James Gary Sheltons books, better yet read all three.
You will never look at a black bear the same.

[springpin]

Talk to Brambles..First hand info.

[d6dan]

"Bear Attacks" written by Steven Herrero. Great book. You will have a hard time sleeping in a tent after reading this book.

[Plincker]

I agree the books from Gary Shelton are good, I'll have to head to the library and get one out.

In the research I have done, it's interesting that only a few attacks have been predator prey attacks. Where in afew cases the bear has actually guarded a victim as prey.

The more and more I read, the more I'm thinking of taking my 870 with me every time I head out in the bush. Especially fishing!

Thanx for all the tips guys.

[srupp]

HUGE difference between Stephen Herrero and Mr GAry James Sheldon

Mr Sheldon taught survival bear attack courses..and shotgun useage...for defensive purposes..while Stephen analysed why the bear did what he did..more a scholarly disection of the event..

Mr Sheldon is real world hands on type of guy..his book is the best I have ever read...and is a MUST read for any outdoor hunter..especially grizzly hunters..heck anyone out there in any area harboring bears black or Grizzly OR "COASTAL"


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