Black Bear VS 44 Magnum (First Time Bear Hunt) 

I'm very appreciative for your input. I'll probably not ever be able to duplicate it.

Has been a trill of mine, to hunt a bear or wild hog. My choice of tool is the Tarus raging hunter .44 mag. What is your take on what bear meat taste like? Thx

I’ve heard by some hunters that bear meat isn’t safe to eat is this true ?

@SaanWick if not cooked properly

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THAT......had to have been some experience......

It pulled on my heartstrings also, there was almost some sort of connection. But being a hunter and a conservationist, the real world is the real world, I opted to take this bear. And he was delicious. Thank you very much for watching and for leaving a comment. I appreciate it

@@After5Outdoors yeah absolutely, totally understand that connection especially since it probably put a year worth of meat in the freezer. Blows my mind seeing people so anti-hunting but will buy meat of animals that have only known fear and stress raised in kill houses from the groceries stores. You got to watch that animal and appreciate it! How far did it run?

12 yds, I believe it was expired on bullet impact

@@After5Outdoors but then it wouldn't have run 12 yards, no?

The meaning is, the animal is basically dead before it realizes it. Hard to explain I guess...if that makes sense?

I really appreciate it. It was alot of hard work putting it all together. And luckily it came together, a whole lot of luck involved. Many thanks for checking out our channel!

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Definitely not the most powerful handgun in the world, but a good one ! T/C has more powerful !

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Thank You.

I really really appreciate the input. Thank You!

Thank You guys. It was something I won't soon forget! It worked out for me big-time!

You are definitely entitled to your opinion sir. I appreciate that you voiced your opinion respectfully. Thank you so much for watching.

Same here bro. I’m like “Im so sorry mr bear, but you should’ve had your own riffle and vest”. Hecka cool video

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Well, it shook me up a little too. It was a very deep experience. I appreciate you taking time to watch and leave your thoughts.

Yup!

Appreciate you watching! There are some big bears around but the typical average is around 200. It's all about circumstances with the 223. But it sure does work! Good luck and hope to see you stop by our channel again soon!

Not many hunts go better than planned but this one sure did!

I was shaking like a leaf!

@@After5Outdoors I can only imagine the adrenaline rush

Why did I do the same 🤦🏾‍♂️ lol

“Boy, that was crazy.” Bear’s head is in a bait bucket, hunter is up a tree. I upvoted this video just because it’s a hunting video, but the bait thing isn’t my thing. We hunt bears by putting on drives in very steep, rough terrain, which is pure fair chase.

Our country is heavily wooded, driving bears wouldn't be very productive. Most times your visibility is limited to a few feet because our brush is so thick. If I lived in an area where spot and stalk was possible, I would be all over it.

Tried and true. I agree wholeheartedly. I appreciate the comment!

@@After5Outdoors no problem

Just got my taurus raging hunter in 44. Cannot wait to try it on a the local hogs and then deer this year.

What do you think of it so far?

@@After5Outdoors all I've done was hold it . Haven't had a chance to shoot it yet. But I haven't been this excited in a long time. The suspense is killing me

Things sure worked out in my favor! It was a tense few minutes to say the least!

@@After5Outdoors What do you use for Bait .. My friend who lived in the Upper Peninsual in Michigan who has Bears on his Land .. Got Run over by his own Truck last Summer when I pulled over on the side of the road to work on the brakes.. on a slight grade.. When the Truck started rolling .. he ran in front of it and got ran over by his own truck .. He did logging too and worked 90 hours per week most of the time.. He did show me one of his bait piles.. in Early August.. 10 years ago

@@mikeskidmore6754 we use trail mix, popcorn, pastries and the likes.

I'm pretty sure he knew I was there, luckily I had my phone to video that part.

It's been a really fun one for me too. I really appreciate you taking time to watch it

I'll tell you, the state down was incredible! I was hoping he'd come right back in and he did. It was an experience I hope to duplicate, soon!

Thank You very much. I'm grateful you were able to see the video and understand the true meaning behind it. Thank You very much for watching and for taking time to leave a comment, greatly appreciate it. We will preparing for this year's season shortly!

@@After5Outdoors and i shall check the other videos on the channel because fishing is a very fun thing to practice too " thats what i saw from a quick look on the channel" , standing by for the new season. And Thank you again sir for such great content, much respect and love.

@@deomateor very much appreciated sir.

In my opinion, the 44 mag is a great caliber, but that is just what it is, my opinion. I appreciate you taking time to check out our video!

I used 240 grn Winchesters. Really performed well. Hopefully get another here in about 3 weeks! Appreciate the comment and checking out our channel!!

Thank You for checking it out!

Thank You for stopping in!

It's both. I enjoy hunting and I also enjoy eating.

@@After5Outdoors That's brilliant. Plus, bears can be right nasty to what we love. Dogs, cats, family members, etc. Good shot

Hey I appreciate it sir!

Thank You so much for stopping in and checking it out!

Welcome aboard. I hope we can keep you entertained!

@@After5Outdoors thanks. Also feel free to check out my channel if you care to.

I would like to get a 44 lever gun, but unfortunately that takes money. I've got so many projects ahead of it! Thanks for watching and taking time to comment my friend.

Appreciate you sir. Hunters are an animals best friend

@@After5Outdoors A few years ago my wife was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer, the first question that the oncologist asked was "do you hunt?" I told him yes, he said that she should NOT eat any processed red meat, only wild game. So after these years of her being in remission, we invite deer, elk and turkeys over every night for dinner, they are delicious. The heart is my favorite...fried with potatoes and onions. Tim M.8/8/2021

Elk would be at the top of my list, with Black Bear a close second. I hope health and prosperity blanket your house hold sir!

Rarely do things go perfectly in the field. But this adventure really came together. I couldn't be happier

It was lights out for him very quickly

Well I do respect your opinion about hunting over bait. I do want to say, in this area where I live, taking a bear without the use of bait would be virtually impossible. Our woods are very thick and it is uncommon to see a bear in an open area. We have an abnormally high bear population here as well. It is to the point where I receive numerous nuisance bear complaints each year, there is a large number of bear that are shot by landowners since the bears have grown accustom to being in peoples yards. Most people have the stigma that bears are not good table fare, so from the time in which they are shot to the time that someone is willing to process the bear, usually the meat is not salvageable, and also it is usually in the late spring, early summer. Which shortens even further the length of time to get the meat processed, as you want to get the hide off as quickly as possible. I would like to hunt from the ground also and I may do so next year. But this year we had minimal time to clear brush, and also strangely enough a high amount of wasp and hornets nests near our bait sights. Being allergic to bees, I made the decision to defer trying to prep my sight for ground hunting. I do want to hunt on the ground. My bear weighed in about 200 lbs. So for NW Minnesota he was about average. Our large bears went nocturnal as so many large bears do. I greatly appreciate you taking the time to watch the video and also the fact that you commented and did so in a classy matter stating your opinion. I'm glad to say that we can agree to disagree. Again thank you so much for watching and I hope that you will be a repeat viewer to the channel. Take Care and have a great day!

Everytime he was looking at me, he was trying to decide if I was a tasty treat or a threat. I was the latter and he was a tasty treat.

Thank You, it was an experience that may never be duplicated!

I came down right after shooting time ended. Bears have an incredible sense of smell.

@@After5Outdoors My Uncle lives in Alaska .. two of his friends were killed by a Grizzly Bear while hiking in Chugiac National Park .. the Bear was defending a moose it killed near the hiking trail ..

Grizzlies can be very dangerous. A person can never be too careful

@@After5Outdoors The last Deer I killed was with my Motorcycle .. Jumped out of a corn field in broad daylight .. I only had 1 second to hit the brakes and it takes your brain a 1/2 second to respond.. I also killed a Deer with a knife.. I heard a bunch of baning sounds.and went out to my mail box armed with a rifle to investigate.. Some people had hit a deer with their car .. It was semi conscious.. I went and put my gun away and grabbed my hunitng knife.. The buck only had horns on the left side.. The right side was broke off by the car.. The people who hit the deer were trying to cut it's throat with a hack saw.. The teeth just filled with hair it didn't work. I grabbed the deer with my left hand by the left horns.. When I put the knige blade tot he deers throat.. the Deer can to life. I have the fight of my life .. I could not let go of the horns.. My knife was not cutting in . So I tried to cut out with the tip of th eknife to get started.. Then I was able to cut the wind pipe.. I had to hang on for a considerable time while the life weezed out of that Deer.. I live in Southern Michigan in Farm Land the Deer are way over popualted.. I guess you can get tags to kill I think 4 Deer per season in SW Michigan .. I just tried to study it but will take some serious time .. When I was young .. You were allowed one Buck per seaon.. and you could apply for Doe Permits.. Now they have a Doe only Season in my Zone .. and Early Youth season Archery season is very long and a Muzzle Loader Season from Dec. 15th to 30th ..

@@mikeskidmore6754 deer and motorcycles sure don't mix!

You can call it whatever you like, I take part in the circle of life.

Can't wait to get him in the pan. Thank You for stopping by and checking it out!

It was trying to come out of my throat! It was an experience like no other!!

Thank You sir, it was intense,

Thank you sir, I appreciate you taking time to watch it! I was confident that he was expired before I approached him.

@@After5Outdoors did you hear the roar/growl?

I didn't, but I forgot my ear plugs, I was rather disoriented after the roar from my wheelgun!!! We did have the death moan on our last bear hunt however!

Thank You

Thank You, I appreciate that

Thank You Sir! I hope to duplicate this experience SOON!

Much appreciated. You're welcome!!!

I see that bear loved you and gave his life to you.. That was a big honor.. never swear or curse this spirit down they are a gift to you..

It was quite the connection when our eyes locked. I really appreciate your input. Have a great day!

I don't have experience with the 10mm. However I have heard many raving reviews about the 10mm, they say that it is an adequate caliber for big game. I would be interested in trying out the 10mm for sure. Many thanks for watching and the question. I wish I could give you an answer from experience but unfortunately I can't.

@@After5Outdoors Lol ok cool thanks

Appreciate that, I know people are sensitive about baiting bears. But in the terrain/landscape I live in it's about the only way to hunt bear here. I'd like to try it with a predator call sometime, that may work. Appreciate the comment!

How long does it usually take to draw!!!

@@After5Outdoors I drew a tag at 12 years. Would've been 11, but I wait until the baiters went first. Year 11, dogs went first. It alternates every year.

@@tomkeltescheverythingoutdo2379 wow, luckily I can buy a over the counter tag here for now

@@After5Outdoors I guess theres reasons for everything. Maybe some day we'll have over the counter. Very very hopeful. Lol

We have 4 other Bear videos on our channel, two baiting videos and 2 other hunts, they are both archery. We will be bear hunting again next year for sure. I sure appreciate you checking us out! Thanks so much!

I'll tell you what, this was an experience I won't soon forget. For my first bear hunt it really came together. I had a similar experience this year as well. I'm really hooked on bear hunting. Not much compares with it! Really appreciate you watching the video and leaving your input. Thank You.

Great to have you here! I will be sure to explore full time dream!

Appreciate it

That's my plan to hunt on the ground next year! It's amazing how silent they are

You will be out there next year!!!

I didn't hear a death moan, I forgot my ear plugs and had ringing ears which prevented me from hearing anything for about a half hour..... I've looked at those Rugers too. I'd love to try calling one in. That would be a rush! Appreciate you checking out the video and leaving your thoughts!

I hope you get the opportunity!

Nothing wrong with not wanting to harvest an animal. I appreciate the fact that we can appreciate the fact we can each have an opinion and express it. I really appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment. And yes, fish can be quite tricky sometimes as well!

Appreciate that! Thanks for checking it out!

The bear also was only 200 lbs.

Shoot it in the head and it should drop dead. If not it won't have any strength left to maul you anyway.

i mean, let’s be real. if you want a guarantee of survival after being charged by an injured 200lb black bear, you might be better off with a jet pack or an armored personnell carrier or something. that bear could have climbed that tree or shaken him down like a pine cone if it felt like it. the best way to survive a bear charge is not to be charged by a bear, i think. i hear people talking about this at the range or at gun stores and it’s like, bro if you are within charging distance of any wild bear and spook it into charging you, you have already made at least a dozen easily avoided mistakes and you are now thoroughly fubar. if the bear charges, no handgun is likely to help you, even with a small black bear only weighing a few hundred pounds. on that note, my one “close encounter” with a wild bear was in glacier national park, flyfishing up by one of the lakes. my fishing partner pointed at a grizzly making his way down from a ridge directly toward where we were fishing. and we both exited the river quite promptly, leaving our leaders and fish right where they were and headed up the other bank and hillside to get upwind and far away enough to be more of a curiosity than a threat. that grizz could have run up that hillside in seconds if it wanted to, but thankfully, he was happily distracted by the nice presents we left him and chose to plop down right there by the river and enjoy a free lunch. it was still terrifying to sit a few hundred yards away, trying to be still and quiet and “one with the grass”. iirc, he even took a leisurely siesta after his lunch, while my panicked fishing partner kept looking over at me like, wtf is happening. lol.

It was an experience I hope to soon duplicate! Appreciate you checking out!

We are still free... for now. Really hoping things turn around up your way soon!

Thank you so much, I hope to hunt Canada beings I live so close. If the border ever opens up! I enjoy the content on your channel also!

Still iron sights. I like the more non technical way of hunting with it. I used this 44 to take a few whitetails also, one being at 38 yards. I hunted bear in 2021 but was not able to have one come in during the daylight hours. I have not hunted bears since due to how time consuming it gets to be running baits and also the price of baiting. I use 240 gr Winchester jacketed soft points. I've also wanted to move up to the Smith and Wesson Pro Hunter revolver, but getting my hands on one has been difficult, to say the least. But in all honesty, the Taurus M44 has been a good tool for me in the woods.

Thank You so much! It was a very memorable experience! Great job on the live stream last night,!

That is something I don't really understand about Canada. If you ever come to the states. I know where you could hunt with one...... just saying

@@After5Outdoors One day I might have to take you up on that

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Couldn't have done it without a couple of awesome guys helping me along the way!

I think with the proper shot placement it would suffice. I do prefer the 44 though. Really appreciate the comment!

@@After5Outdoors so a 44 mag minimum would be ideal? I only have a 357 mag and a 45 long colt and not the greatest shot under pressure.

@@upy0ur5 For close up shots, say 20 yards or less, with a steady rest and well placed shot, I would say the 44 is quite adequate. I shoot quite often so I feel confident. Myself I would not go less than say, a .41 Remington Mag, but that is just my thoughts?

@@After5Outdoors I think you just gave me an incentive to buy a 44 mag Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan. Haha

@@upy0ur5 Just don't send me the bill......🤣🤣🤣🤣

Appreciate the comment. I'm basically hooked on handgun hunting now

The bear weighed about 200, there is alot of fat, but I ended up with about 60 lbs of meat. No gamey flavor on this one. Very sweet flavored and similar to beef. If bears have a good diet they are really tasty

@After 5 Outdoors Wow that's super cool! I've been shopping for a hunting rifle. I've been wanting to do my first hunt.

Bear hunting is alot of work, but it's really fun

A Taurus model 44. An older model. Appreciate the comment

@@After5Outdoors Thank you for naming the firearm and God bless 👍🇺🇸

Right back at ya bro! I stay blessed!!

Kidding, I’m sure he was delicious 😂 good work man

He was delicious. It was quite an experience. Appreciate the watch and the input.

Lungs

Thank You

That would be ignorant, just like your comment

It's a different experience

Appreciate ya bro

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Double lunged

My stand was about 18 yards if I remember correctly, the shot took out both lungs. It was a hunt I'll never forget, I appreciate the kind words. Thank You

@@After5Outdoors absolutely my friend, and many more great hunts for you. Again congratulations and thank you very much for your quick reply. May the spirits of the Forest guide you. 🤙🏼

Appreciate ya ! Shoot straight!

I don't feel bad about it either. We have an abundant population of them here too

Sure is!

It was my first attempt at it this year. I'm hooked. The whole baiting process is fun, its amazing to see a bear navigating through the bush into the baitsight. And they are very good table fare as well.

If I said solid point, I indeed meant soft point.

They are soft yes, that was a misprint

@@After5Outdoors got it. Just got the Tracker 44 mag and it is a beast but surprisingly workable. Want to ensure i get an effective round if i'm harassed by a gang of furry creatures.

Well, this is early September, it was in the 80's the days prior, and we got hit by a cold front. Winds to 30 mph and a high in the 60's made it feel cool. Late November here we can be well below zero.

The .44 Magnum is great plenty for Black Bear in my region

Winchester 240 gr soft point, thank you for watching!

We hunt them for food, bear meat is absolutely delicious. Unfortunately a few have to be euthanized in the spring months due to bears being hungry and coming into towns and destroying property

@@After5Outdoors are they baby bears that come to town

@@fozziclan6639 when natural food is scarce bears of every size will do what it takes to survive

The bear was 200 lbs. In the same circumstance with the same shot placement I think the .44 would suffice for taking a grizzly. The .357 sig is an awesome caliber. The problem is they didn't really take off in popularity. I used to own one

@@After5Outdoors do you think that 357 sig (glock) is enough to defend (kill) against a bear, eg grizzly

I wouldn't rely on that. Much more energy in a magnum handgun round.

@@After5Outdoors thanks for the reply - goodbye

Take care! Appreciate it

Thank you! Cheers!

Thanks! Winchester 240 grain soft point

He chilled in my freezer also

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Ill for sure, never forget that day!

@@After5Outdoors I remember my bear hunt in 2006 like it was yesterday. Lol