Bow Hunter Failure - Mauled by Bear

[GunnyUSMC]

This should help when dealing with bears.

 

[Mn Fats]

Running out of sight is pretty much the norm for a arrow hit animal, even when hunting fields.

This is sadly true. Three times I have found deer with an arrow stuck in. I shot two out of the three. One was a deer I happened by on the highway and couldn't legally take her. The other two were on my property and I hadn't seen the arrow when I fired. Still would have fired I guess.

Every bow hunter I've ever met has said something along the lines of "I do it cause it's more of a challenge" and spewing self righteous superiority over myself, a rifle hunter. I have nothing against a bow hunter that can ethically put game down and know the limits of a bow. But to walk up to a brown bear with a stick you slung in him without caution is plain stupid.

 

[Llama Bob]

You touch it in the eye with the muzzle. Then fire if it moves.

Correct.

 

[roo_ster]

Wife & I always put in an insurance shot ASAP if the critter is still visible after the first shot. Matter of fact, when we hunt together, we back each other up. One will shoot, backup will shoot the next instant. And if there is still movement, the original shooter shoots again.