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I Hunted Japan’s Deadly Brown Bears, and Met the Greatest Bear Hunters in History

My museum expedition set off for Hokkaido in search of the country's brown bear. I discovered a hunting legacy like no other The post I Hunted Japan’s Deadly Brown Bears, and Met t...

Against All Odds: Bowhunting Alaskan Brown Bear

Persistence may be the most critical element of successful bowhunting.  What do you do when the weather is too hot, the wind blows too hard, and game seems to vanish?  Frustration...

The Texas Frontiersman Who Killed 182 Bears in Two Seasons

In the swamps of the Big Thicket, one man set out to rid his country of bears and nearly died in the attempt The post The Texas Frontiersman Who Killed 182 Bears in Two Seasons app...

Chris Dorsey Reports: The Truth About Polar Bear Hunting

Polar bear conservation is under scrutiny. Chris Dorsey Reports: The Truth About Polar Bear Hunting explores Nunavut wildlife management and asks whether polar bear policy is drive...

“Get Close Before You Shoot!” Old-School Lessons from a Grizzly and Goat Hunting Adventure

The author packs into the Rockies with a Savage Model 99 and one simple rule: get as close as possible The post “Get Close Before You Shoot!” Old-School Lessons from a Grizzly and...

Bear Hunting Reduces Conflicts, Connecticut’s Numbers Show Why It Matters

Hunters provide a public-safety benefit that deserves recognition. Connecticut’s bear-conflict figures and New Jersey research make a strong case for regulated hunting—and show why...

Bodycam Shows Colorado Deputy Stop Charging Black Bear With Handgun

An Eagle County deputy’s bodycam captured a charging black bear and the rapid handgun response that stopped it. The encounter illustrates the value of firearm proficiency, decisive...

Eagle County Deputy Kills Charging Black Bear Near Colorado Apartment Complex

State expands bear hunt permits and adds private lands

The bear hunt is set for Dec. 5 to 27 in four areas, including Baker, Clay, Putnam and St. Johns counties. The post State expands bear hunt permits and adds private lands appeared...

Triple-Combo Deer Hunts

Several states structure their fall hunting calendars so archery deer, black bear, and fall turkey seasons overlap, letting hunters pursue multiple species at once.  The 2026–2027...

Colorado Town Steps Up Bear Hazing Efforts With Non-Lethal Bean Bag Launchers

I Saved for 7 Years to Go on My Alaska Dream Hunt. It Was Worth Every Penny

One blown stalk, nine bears in one day, and a hunt I'll never forget The post I Saved for 7 Years to Go on My Alaska Dream Hunt. It Was Worth Every Penny appeared first on Outdoor...

Backpacking for Elk

Mobility is key to elk hunting, and as herds transition and migrate, your ability to be close is critical.  Years ago, I booked a hunt in Colorado’s Flat Top Wilderness, an adventu...

Young Black Bear Removed From Residential Neighborhood In Idaho

Where to Hunt Deer in the Big Woods — Tips from a Maine Whitetail Legend

The big woods seem limitless. Deer are few and far between. There are, however, some ideal spots where you can ambush a big buck The post Where to Hunt Deer in the Big Woods — Tips...

This year’s Florida bear hunt will allow hunters to kill more bears

The Grouse Hunt That Cured a North Woods Kid of Road Hunting — for Good

After saving three years for a shotgun, a local teen finally gets a real bird hunt under his belt on the Gunflint Trail The post The Grouse Hunt That Cured a North Woods Kid of Roa...

“I’m Glad I Blacked Out” – Thick Coat Helps To Saves Moose Hunter’s Arm During Brown Bear Attack In Alaska

A moose hunter in Alaska is alive and well following a brown bear attack partially thanks to a very thick coat he was wearing… so wardrobe selection apparently does matter in the g...

One Handgun Present for All Known Fatal Bear Attacks in North America

Handguns have a strong record in documented bear-defense encounters. Dean Weingarten’s review of 204 fatal bear attacks found just one case with a handgun present—and the victim co...

“RIGHT BEHIND YOU!”: Oblivious Old Man Has No Idea a Massive Black Bear is Trailing Him

Of all the close calls with wildlife, this old man walking along the sidewalk oblivious to the black bear stalking him might be the closest of them all. It’s estimated that 600,000...

Black bears were nearly hunted to extinction in the US South. Decades later, they're finally rebounding

The Mississippi Alluvial Valley was once the ‘bread basket’ of black bears.

Former Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Rob Havenstein hunts, kills massive bear in Alaska

Super Bowl champ Rob Havenstein's Alaska hunting photos reveal a massive brown bear that completely dwarfs the retired Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman.

‘I’m Glad I Blacked Out.’ Moose Hunter Miraculously Escapes Brown Bear Attack 

Gavin Haakenson and his buddy were hiking back to the truck when they were suddenly ambushed by a brown bear The post ‘I’m Glad I Blacked Out.’ Moose Hunter Miraculously Escapes Br...

“I Felt It Sink to the Handle.” This Hunter Used an Ice Axe to Fight Off a Charging Grizzly Bear

This story from the OL archives details a close call with a charging grizzly where the weapon at hand was an ice climbing axe The post “I Felt It Sink to the Handle.” This Hunter U...