Elk Hunters Attacked by Bears in Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Mark Uptain, 37, is owner of Blue Sky Restoration and the guide still missing.Chubon was able to run to his pack a few yards away and retrieve a pistol but was unable to safely fire a shot at the bear that had pounced upon Uptain. The attacking bear then spun, charged Chubon, grabbed his foot and dragged him to the ground. He sustained injuries to his leg, chest, and arm, but was able to throw the gun to Uptain and get loose before running from the scene to phone for help.
Initial reports indicate that the second bear did not engage either Chubon or Uptain.
An interagency helicopter was dispatched to the scene to assist with transport of the injured hunters. Chubon was taken to St. John’s Medical Center for treatment to his wounds. Search and Rescue personnel were unable to locate Uptain before the search was suspended for the evening.
An interagency team from the Teton County Sheriff’s Office, Teton County Search and Rescue, Wyoming Game and Fish Department, Grand Teton National Park, and Bridger-Teton National Forest have resumed the search at 6:30am this morning. Game wardens will look for evidence that may indicate if the bears were grizzlies.
Undersheriff Matt Carr stated, “Search and Rescue is currently in the field, and we’re making every effort to locate and bring Mr. Uptain out from the backcountry.”
An incident command post and helicopter landing zone has been established near Turpin Meadow Ranch. Ground and air resources are being utilized for this search and updates will be provided as available. Other hunters in the area should be aware of the search and rescue operations and the recent bear activity.
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Jeez hope they find him and a couple dead bears next to him.

oh snap!
Wonder why Chuban didn't shoot the bear when it attacked him and instead tossed the pistol to Uptain. Course I've never been charged by a bear... I assume I'd scream like a little girl and run away

The guide's body has been found. https://www.jhnewsandguide.com/this_...91c46f90c.html


I also wondered why the hunter tossed the pistol and didn't shoot. But I have been charged twice by coastal Alaskan brown bears and the immediate reaction is to flee despite knowing that's often not the best thing.

Yesterday I read of several recent bear attacks in AK, MT, and WY. It's a reminder to be prepared and always watch your six. It's easy to become somewhat tunnel visioned while hunting, watching forward and to the sides but not behind. I have worked to train myself to frequently look back but it's not a natural instinct.

On Archery Talk there was a thread about whether folks carry a pistol when bow hunting, where legal to do so. All the east coast, tree stand, "never shoot beyond 20 yards" fags were all hemming and hawing about how it's unnecessary. All of us from out west told them to STFU. This is why.

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All the east coast, tree stand, "never shoot beyond 20 yards" fags were all hemming and hawing about how it's unnecessary.

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Originally Posted by CavSct1983

On Archery Talk there was a thread about whether folks carry a pistol when bow hunting, where legal to do so. All the east coast, tree stand, "never shoot beyond 20 yards" fags were all hemming and hawing about how it's unnecessary. All of us from out west told them to STFU. This is why.

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Would be nice to "hike" in a 1/10th of a mile and sit in a treestand instead of the hike you have to do out here.

No joke. I was thinking yesterday how unprepared I am for my hike in this season.

The guide was, reportedly, 6 miles in as the crow flies. I don’t know that area, but it sounds like they were a long way in.

That sucks. Sometimes you're the hunter, sometimes you're the hunted.

-drove up to Turpin Reservoir (sp?) near Medicine Bow Peak yesterday afternoon with the wife. I realize it's nowhere near Jackson but we were far enough in the breeze that I felt the G43 to be peasant should things go iffy. I may amend behavior going forward.