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In Pursuit

Ep. 2: The Bear Attack on Afognak and Being Safer in Bear Country

In Pursuit

MeatEater

Life Sciences, Wilderness, Health & Fitness, Sports, Science

4.96.8K Ratings

🗓️ 15 August 2019

⏱️ 26 minutes

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Summary

On the second episode of the show, Remi describes a jarring bear attack on Afognak Island, what the experience taught him about why bears attack, and what to do should you be confronted with the worst case scenario. 

 

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Transcript

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0:00.0

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0:06.2

that serves as a secure location for your binoculars and other critical gear during

0:10.4

your outdoor pursuits.

0:12.2

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0:16.1

with the function and modularity of the system.

0:18.4

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0:23.2

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0:25.0

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0:30.1

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0:34.2

Only at FHFgear.com.

0:47.5

As a guide and hunter, I've spent thousands of days in the field.

0:51.1

This show is about translating my hard-won experiences into tips and tactics that will

0:56.2

get you closer to your ultimate goal, success in the field.

0:59.9

I'm Remi Warren.

1:01.4

This is Cutting the Distance.

1:09.0

Now picture this.

1:10.4

You and your buddies are in the middle of Alaska on a hunt.

1:14.0

You're thick into bear country.

1:16.2

You got an animal down the day prior and were able to pack half of it out.

1:20.6

You hung some of the meat in a tree nearby and you went back to camp.

1:24.7

Now you're coming back for the last load.

1:27.5

What do you do?

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