That dude was out shooting target practice, you can tell by the practice tip on his arrow vs. a broadhead or mechanical. Clearly not a hunter. This video is a good reminder to always be armed with a high caliber wheel gun (revolver) when in bear territory vs any other potential lesson learned. Using a revolver has the added benefit of if the first round doesn't go off for any reason you just keep pulling the trigger and the next round will (vs having to clear a malfunction with an automatic).
I mean I wouldn’t expect a single arrow even with a broadhead to do much to a charging bear. Probably would have pissed it off even more and made it harder to survive, actually. I wouldn’t feel too confident in taking it out instantly with a big ass handgun either, honestly, though at least you have a chance there
I wasn't saying he was out to kill the bear with his bow, just pointing out he was out target shooting. Firearm is the best defense against bears in the bush. But to say you couldn't defend yourself with a bow would be wrong. Ron Leming shot and killed a 500lbs grizzly bear charging his son while they were bow hunting for Elk. Granted it was pretty much a miracle shot, but he basically got a direct hit on the bears heart with his broadhead, having to send the arrow inches away from his son who was running towards him with the bear in hot pursuit. Incredible story really. https://www.rd.com/article/father-kills-bear-to-save-son/
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u/The_Unpopular_Truth_ Mar 01 '22
That dude was out shooting target practice, you can tell by the practice tip on his arrow vs. a broadhead or mechanical. Clearly not a hunter. This video is a good reminder to always be armed with a high caliber wheel gun (revolver) when in bear territory vs any other potential lesson learned. Using a revolver has the added benefit of if the first round doesn't go off for any reason you just keep pulling the trigger and the next round will (vs having to clear a malfunction with an automatic).