Chick after reading your story looked to see where you lived and saw Alaska and realize you meant the bear was a brownie... thank goodness you guys are OK.

Had a friend who lived in Anchorage. Would visit each summer. We both loved to hike and mountain bike but I never got over my fear of running across a brown bear or a moose. Both very big, very scary animals. I dream of living in Alaska but know it can be dangerous. You guys stay safe.

And don't apologize for hunting. Most folks in Alaska do and I know its for meat not sport. I've never condemn the act of hunting but will condemn the sport and methods of some. If the animal is killed humanely no complaints. If torture is involved, then its wrong. Good hunters never torture their animals.