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Bear speed simulator.
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Previously:
Boy stalked by bear - GIF
Saving a falling bear with a blanket - GIF
Wildlife photographers scare off bear - GIF
My belief is in avoidance if at all possible. But if the guy is going to go to an area and antagonize a bear, he might consider investing in a quick draw pepper spray holster. My preference in a charging situation would be a 454 Casuall, then let my atty, argue my decision to attempt to save my own life and those who may be accompanying me rather than P*** off a 700lb killing machine.
Nobody is outrunning that:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KMi4R_ufIw
I've found the trick is maximum aggression. We have black bears around here and I chase them off my deck maybe once or twice a year. If I run outside making lots of noise they take off. But that's black bears. They're basically alley cats. They just scatter. Brown or Grizzly? I'd be lunch.
Sometimes they climb the front of my house to steal hummingbird feeders. Once in a while they'll stand up and push on doors and windows. But we only have black bears. I have a few videos of me chasing them out of the yard.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkJpGgaXrww
Here's another one. My girlfriend accidentally startled one when she walked onto the deck. They can move FAST.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQz_NtSrtUc
You don't have to be faster than a grizzly. You just have to be faster than anyone with you.Quote:
Originally Posted by nova_robotics
Bears often display warning behaviors before charging, but these signs can be misinterpreted. Bears may yawn, clack their teeth, pound their front paws on the ground, huff, or swat the ground while showing signs of stress, such as flattened ears and a lowered head. These behaviors are intended to communicate that the bear feels threatened and may be preparing to charge. A bear may also exhibit a "bluff charge," which involves a full-tilt run toward a person but stopping short or veering off at the last moment, often with its head and ears up and forward, and may vocalize loudly. However, not all charges are bluff charges—some are genuine attacks, and it can be difficult to distinguish between the two in real time. The U.S. National Park Service emphasizes that a charge is a serious threat and should not be underestimated, as it is impossible to know whether the bear will stop before making contact. Therefore, while warning signs are common, they do not guarantee the bear will not attack.