Shedhunteraz Report post Posted August 15, 2012 While hiking yesterday I came accross this sow and 2 cubs. She had come over the top of the ridge, as I was making my way up to it. I froze, then started making noise with sticks hoping she would leave. She just stared at me and kept walking slowly toward me. I always have my gun and pepper spray, so I got both out. I finally had to fire a warning shot, which did absolutely NOTHING ( but tree her cubs)! By now I start to panic, shaking etc. and surprsingly thought to take a picture because nobody would believe this. I called my husband, but the phone kept cutting out. I have read enough articles on this topic to have an idea of what to do.This is the 4th bear I have seen while hiking, but first momma with cubs. I slowly started backing up giving her enough space, to not make her feel cornered or threatened. She waited for her cubs and FINALLY ran off. This could have easily gone a very different way. Someone up there must love me longest 10 minutes of my life!!!! Picture is actual distance between us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6ANut Report post Posted August 15, 2012 Seems like you had quite the trip with that sweet mule deer Buck and then mama bear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shedhunteraz Report post Posted August 15, 2012 I found the dead head on a hike last week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted August 15, 2012 Glad it worked out and you got some pics!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted August 15, 2012 Exciting hike. I've ran into the same 2 cubs on 2 of my hikes in and never saw the momma bear. Makes you nervous cause you know she is around close by. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reganranch Report post Posted August 15, 2012 Yogi played nice today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLW Report post Posted August 15, 2012 Kevin told me about your adventure yesterday! WOW! I would have been a bit nervous too! ( That's putting it "G" version ) I had an encounter a few weeks back and did not have a gun... never had a visual on the bear but could hear it huffing. I got the heck outta there! Good times! LOL! Be safe out there! James Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle Eye Report post Posted August 15, 2012 Sounds like a scary moment. glad everything turned out well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
200"mulie Report post Posted August 15, 2012 What a cool experience with a great outcome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
