69-Year-Old Wisconsin Woman Severely Injured in Bear Attack This Past Weekend 🐻

In the event that the weekend wasn’t quite long enough for you, here’s to hoping that your favorite dispatch from the outdoor world can give you 5-or-so minutes to prep yourself for yet another week.

So, without further adieu, let’s grab that coffee or whiskey (no judgement) and get caught up on the outdoor news and views from the past few days. 

Here's what's worth reading about today:

• Bear attack - 69-year-old woman severely injured in Wisconsin attack 🙏

• Raspberry, that you? - Officials locate carcass they believe could be missing grizz 🐻

• Elk Refuge changes - More changes announced for this year’s Refuge hunt 📝

• Updated regs - Oklahoma officials reminding hunters of some changes to this year’s hunts 🧐

• Florida man woman - This young lady is bringing home the bacon…I mean, fish 🐟

PRAYING FOR HER RECOVERY
69-YEAR-OLD WISCONSIN WOMAN SEVERELY INJURED IN BEAR ATTACK THIS PAST WEEKEND

In news coming out of Barron County, Wisconsin, a 69-year-old woman was reported to have been severely injured in a bear attack that took place on Saturday afternoon.

Although details are sparse at the moment regarding the victims current status, the Department of Natural Resources has stated that the injuries she sustained were severe in nature. The Department said that they received a call Saturday afternoon after the victim dialed 911 from the site of the attack, just outside of Comstock.

Following the call, DNR and USDA teams were deployed to the area in search of the attacking bear. As the victim was taken to hospital for treatment, officials used hounds in an attempt to locate the attacking bruin, but have stated that, as of right now, they have not found the bear. According to reports, officials were able to track down a young bear cub in a tree they believe could be the cause of the attack…

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Grizzly carcass found in Yellowstone sparks concern over missing bear ‘Raspberry’: One of Yellowstone National Park’s most photographed and beloved grizzly bears, known to fans as “Raspberry,” has not been seen in nearly two months, raising concern among wildlife watchers that the iconic matriarch may have died after a carcass was recently discovered. Read the full story.

Maryland’s new license system adds perks for outdoor lovers: Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources is scheduled to launch a new online licensing system, MD Outdoors, on June 24, offering a streamlined experience for residents and visitors seeking hunting, fishing and boating licenses.  Read the full story.

Changes announced to 2025 elk hunting season on National Elk Refuge: These updates include adjustments to season dates, the addition of a new license type and modifications to the permission slip application process. These changes aim to better distribute elk harvest among migrating segments of the herd.  Read the full story.

Before you go hunting in Oklahoma, see these new laws on permits, foraging: Some of the most anticipated hunting seasons, like big game and waterfowl, don't begin for several more months in Oklahoma, but hunters in the state can plan on a few more rules and regulations this year. Read the full story.

Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission Updates Hunting Permits and Boating Safety Rules: The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission unanimously approved two key wildlife proclamations and finalized new boating safety rules during its July 11 meeting at the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s Region II Ray Bell Building in Nashville.  Read the full story.

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🐟 The perfect woman doesn’t exis….Wait, maybe that’s not true. Check out this young lady (from Florida, obvs) who is clearly set on bringing home the bacon..errr…fish.

Did we just fall in love?

Spying the new week.

📸 : @b4harder

Oh, and one more thing…