hank 11 Report post Posted July 19, 2020 Has anyone heard of shooting a nuisance bear in the head with a 22? I would think it would be too small. And probably not within regulations. Any thoughts? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2112 174 Report post Posted July 20, 2020 That is not a good idea and it is illegal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brookiebuster 117 Report post Posted July 20, 2020 If you absolutely had to and you got it in the right spot it can be done, definitely not recommended. I know way back in the day the world record grizzly was killed with a single .22 to the head. Quote "Whack em' and stack em',kill em' and grill em'" Ted Nugent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hank 11 Report post Posted July 20, 2020 Yes I know its not a good idea, and I wouldn't try it. As for the regs. it says you can use center fire rifle but doesn't have min. cal.size. That's confusing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2112 174 Report post Posted July 21, 2020 Ya I suppose centre fire is likely different, but could you not contact a trapper to come take it and then it's all legal? Or borrow a larger rifle from a friend? Is it coming to your garbage? Usually a "nuisance" bear is a result of your own garbage disposal and property up keep. Are you feeding birds? Are you an apiarist? Get rid of the food source, get rid of the problem. Pest control 101. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eyelander 164 Report post Posted July 21, 2020 9 hours ago, brookiebuster said: If you absolutely had to and you got it in the right spot it can be done, definitely not recommended. I know way back in the day the world record grizzly was killed with a single .22 to the head. https://www.ammoland.com/2017/06/bella-twin-the-22-used-to-take-the-1953-world-record-grizzly-and-more/#axzz6SnJxT4Nh Quote Prior Proper Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James01 223 Report post Posted July 21, 2020 I knew of an old timer, who - years ago - only carried a .22 magnum on his trap line. He took down everything with that gun, including bear and moose. Not advised, but it can be done. A 12 gauge with a slug is a much better option. Quote Many Men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after.- Henry David Thoreau Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feldwebel Wolfenstool 80 Report post Posted November 7, 2020 I remember in the 1950's that old man Nupponen killed a bear with a .22 and hung the hide on the garage wall......Teuvo said his pa walked right up to it and plugged it between the eyes from 6 feet away... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
