Self defense or Poaching? | Can you shoot a grizzly in self defense? Bear defense handguns

Grizzly bears are protected in the lower 48 states. Are you allowed to shoot a bear in self-defense or will you be charged for poaching when protecting your life? I spoke with state and federal wildlife authorities to find out when you are justified in defending yourself against grizzly bears and other wild animals. We cover the debate over guns vs bear spray and potential bear spray failures. JOIN THE WILD SPACES TEAM: patreon.com/homeinwildspaces Todd Orr Interviews: How to stop a charging bear:    • Pistol, rifle and bear spray drills | Griz...   "Bear spray doesn't always work", the true story of Todd Orr's double grizzly attack:    • Mother grizzly attacks Montana man twice |...   THE CUT-THE-CRAP BEAR SAFETY VIDEO SERIES How to survive, the Bear Attack ABCs:    • How to survive | Bear Attack ABCs #wildspa...   Guns vs Bear Spray the final word:    • Best Bear Defense — Guns vs Bear Spray | T...   This happens when you "fight off a grizzly" :   • This happens when you try to "fight off" a...   How dogs cause bear attacks:    • Bear attacks: How your dog might get you k...   Deadliest Grizzly attack Banff National Park:    • Strange fatal grizzly attack Banff Nationa...   JOIN OUR TEAM: patreon.com/homeinwildspaces