What is a Poke the Bear attack? (2023)

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What is a poke the bear attack? ›

idiom. informal. to intentionally make or try to make someone angry or offended, especially someone more powerful than you: He attacked his colleagues for not wanting to poke the bear, referring to them not wanting to confront the president.

Cover your head and neck with your hands and arms. Lay flat on your stomach, and spread your legs apart. Keep your pack on, it will help protect you during an attack. Stay still and don't make any noise—you're trying to convince the bear that you aren't a threat to it or its cubs.

(Don't) Poke the Bear Meaning

Definition: To do something that might provoke someone into becoming angry or causing problems. People often use this in the negative statement don't poke the bear.

They are called defensive attacks because the bear is generally caught off guard by a human presence. With that surprise comes their instinct to defend themselves, their cubs, or their food. Predatory bear attacks are rare for grizzly bears and black bears.

The origin of the saying don't poke the bear is unknown. Some say it dates back over 2000 years to Martial's Epigram 6.64, In which a metaphor is drawn comparing Martial to a bear and a critic to something provoking the bear.

It reminded me of the trusty old "don't poke the bear" metaphor that's invoked when the opposition delivers a hard hit or starts a scrum, becoming some sort of rallying cry for the Bruins as they go on to hulk up and do some damage on the scoreboard or otherwise. [Or, in Lucic's case, quite literally poke back.]

Back away when possible. If attacked, immediately fight back. DON'T feed bears. A word about bear spray: Bear spray (pepper spray specifically made as a bear deterrent) can be an effective tool if you encounter an aggressive bear.

Aim for the deadliest point you can find. On a close-in, charging bear, this will probably be the face or upper chest. Often full-attack grizzlies lower their heads as they come in, so that's about all you have to aim at.

Bears are lovely creatures that often hibernate and are, for the most part, non-violent. However, when poked, bears can become quite angry. As such, it's always best not to poke the bear.

Although rare, attacks on humans have occurred, inflicting serious injuries and death. Each bear and each experience is unique; there is no single strategy that will work in all situations and that guarantees safety. Most bear encounters end without injury.

What are the different types of bear attacks? ›

The National Park Service differentiates between two different types of bear attacks: defensive attacks and predatory attacks. Predatory bear behavior is extremely unlikely. Still, bears' top priorities — as they would be for humans — are protecting themselves, their cubs, their food, and their homes.

Grizzly Is the Most Aggressive Bear.

According to National Geographic, the grizzly bear is the most aggressive of all bear species. The article quantified the ferocity of brown bears by saying they were 3.5 times more dangerous than polar bear attacks and 21 times more dangerous than black bear attacks.

They typically charge on all fours with their head held low, before rearing on their hind legs and striking at their attackers with their claws and teeth.

Most Native American tribes revere the bear. Like the turtle, each tribe's cultural view of the bear varies; however, at the core, the bear represents authority, good medicine, courage, and strength. The bear is said to be a healer and protector.

something that you buy or accept without first seeing it or finding out if it is good. Unknown and unfamiliar.

to accept, tolerate, or endure something, especially something unpleasant: The strain must have been enormous but she bore it well. Tell me now! I can't bear the suspense!

So, the advice you quote is recommending that you perform some activity to "poke" your question. If a website lists questions with the most recent activity near the top, "poking" is a way to prevent a question from being buried beneath others.

Answer and Explanation: "The Bear" is a short play. It contains multiple themes and the major technique used throughout the play is Farce.

They are often symbols of strength, wisdom, healing and medicine. Bear appears in many stories as a moral figure who dishes out punishment to animals and humans for improper or disrespectful behaviour. Human fascination with this animal has not always worked in the bear's favour.

To scare the bear away, make loud noises by yelling, banging pots and pans or using an airhorn. Make yourself look as big as possible by waving your arms. If you are with someone else, stand close together with your arms raised above your head.

Where do you aim on a bear? ›

A bear's most vital area is an 8" circle behind the front shoulder. The best shot opportunity is a broadside shot or "quartering away" for penetration into the vital organs. To take your shot, wait for the bear to step forward with the near side leg exposing the heart/lung area.

Never run away from or approach him. Make yourself look as big as possible by spreading your arms or, better yet, a coat. Make as much noise as possible by yelling, banging pots and pans or using other noisemaking devices. If the bear approaches and you have bear spray, spray the bear as he approaches.

A handy way to keep a safe distance from wildlife is to use the rule of thumb. Give the wildlife a thumbs-up. Close one eye to see if it's completely out of sight. If you can see any part around the edge of your thumb, you're too close!

The most effective noisemaker in bear country is you. Talking or singing loudly can help prevent surprise encounters with wildlife. With enough warning of your approach, wildlife typically remove themselves and their young from the area.

The . 357 Magnum and 10mm Auto have many similarities regarding ballistic performance; both are excellent handguns for bear defense. If you want a high-capacity weapon, go with the 10mm Auto.

For a bear cartridge anything equal to or more powerful than a . 41 Magnum or . 44 Magnum will be fine. Oldtime black bear hunters say that any load that throws at least a 200-grain or bigger solid bullet at 1000 fps or more will take any bear in the woods.

Bear attacks don't occur often and they can typically be avoided if you take safety precautions. If a grizzly bear attacks you, you may want to play dead. If a black bear attacks you, your best bet is probably to fight back — aim for the bear's face.

Firearms are not recommended for stopping an attack.

Using a firearm during a bear attack may only worsen the attack. An injured bear will be more aggressive, especially during a fight. It's also harder to hit a charging bear with a firearm rather than bear spray, and a firearm can be dangerous to any hiking partners.

Fight the Bear Fair and Square

So you “win” but don't kill it with your own firepower. Use Molotov Cocktails and Incendiary Weapons (the bear is more vulnerable to these because of its thick, highly flammable fur). When it charges at you, be ready to run so you can dodge its powerful attacks.

According to the National Park Service, Alaska has had the most fatal bear attacks in the USA since 1900.

Should you run zigzag from a bear? ›

You have two options: stand your ground and scream, or run. If you DO choose to run, go in zig-zag routes. Elephants' bulky frames make it hard for them to change directions quickly.

Try to appear large by holding up your arms and jacket, and/or standing on a rock or stump. Back away only when the bear stops its approach. Intimidate the black bear by making yourself look bigger and making noise (wave arms, shout, clap, bang stick). Stay together.

The Bear Golf Game (Also Called 'Chasing the Bear')

The Bear involves two bets, one that covers the front nine, and another that covers the back nine. The object of the game is to capture the bear — which is done by winning a hole — and to hold it at the end of the nine.

The player with the most goodies wins the game! Players roll a die and collect a goodie or poke the bear's belly, depending on the die roll. Play continues until the Bear's belly is poked and the release mechanism shoots the bear in the air.

Although the bear safety rhyme “If it's brown, lay down. If it's black, fight back. If it's white, goodnight” sounds like good advice, you have to know why a bear is attacking you before you can decide the best way to respond.

Roughly 44 grizzly bear attacks occur worldwide each year, and this number seems to be on the rise. Bear attacks are generally pretty rare, and fatal ones are even less common.

Any solitary bear is also likely to become agitated if surprised or cornered, especially while eating. Some species are more aggressive than others; sloth bears, Asiatic black bears, and brown bears are more likely to injure people than other species, and the American black bear is comparatively timid.

The short answer is, yes. A dog can smell a bear and alert you well in advance that something's there, which could in turn divert a potential encounter. And a barking dog can discourage a bear from investigating a campsite.

In addition, polar bears are a bit larger and possess more powerful paws and sharp teeth. All these features indicate that they would win a fight.

Who would win a bear or a gorilla? ›

Being close to the bear means being close to the mouth full of gnashing teeth and at least five claws ready to tear the gorilla apart with one swipe. With the bear's massive body, superior muscle, surprising speed and evolutionary armory, there really isn't any way a gorilla wins the fight.

Bears will not generally attack pets, but they can sometimes be startled by a pet while investigating food sources in and around your yard. Most bears will run and climb a tree when disturbed in this way, but if your pet attacks the bear or is too close a paw swat or attack is possible.

A Defensive Attack results from a bear that perceives you to be a threat to itself, its cubs or a food source. In defensive attacks, the bear is trying to remove that threat. A majority of attacks by grizzly bear are defensive attacks involving a sow protecting her cubs.

It very rarely happens, but there are a few documented cases. At night attack usually comes from a predatory bear. If you act like prey, you become prey. Once more, don't panic, run, or scream, but don't remain calm.

If you tap too fast, too slow, or not at all, then the bear will wake up and eat Hapless' head off, resulting in failure. If you successfully make Hapless to the end then Hapless will make it to the ice cream machine where he gets an ice cream cone.

Man-in-the-middle attacks

Data passing over a public Wi-Fi network is often unencrypted. A man-in-the-middle attack is when a hacker intercepts the data travelling between your device and the Wi-Fi router.

The bear intends to kill and possibly eat you, so fight back with any available weapons—a knife, sticks, rocks, your fists. Aim for the eyes and nose, where the bear is most sensitive. There's no tried-and-true, written-in-stone protocol for handling a bear attack, in part because attacks are so rare.

Remain still; stand your ground but slowly wave your arms. Help the bear recognize you as a human. It may come closer or stand on its hind legs to get a better look or smell. A standing bear is usually curious, not threatening.

Firearms are not recommended for stopping an attack.

It's also harder to hit a charging bear with a firearm rather than bear spray, and a firearm can be dangerous to any hiking partners. While firearms have been effective at stopping an attack, they aren't recommended.

Bear Encounters

“Know what to do when you see a bear. NEVER run from a bear. Don't approach a bear – just quietly move away and leave the area. However, if a black bear does approach you, make yourself look big, make loud noises, clap your hands, and continue to back away.”

Can a grizzly bear crush a bowling ball with its bite? ›

Biting Power

Grizzly bears possess a biting force of over 1200 PSI, which is enough to crush a bowling ball.

During a man-in-the-middle attack, a hacker can eavesdrop on communications between the phone and a Wi-Fi network to collect personal information submitted from the phone.

The short answer is yes, you can get hacked using public Wi-Fi. Cybercriminals use a combination of technical know-how and free tools to sneak into unsecured networks and steal sensitive information.

For very little money, a hacker can rent a cloud computer and most often guess your network's password in minutes by brute force or using the powerful computer to try many combinations of your password. Your home Wi‑Fi network can easily be broken into if you have a weak password.

The best weapon to survive a bear attack isn't a gun

Fact: Rifles and guns are statistically unlikely to stop a bear attack, but bear spray will. In fact, gun-toting hikers may even increase the odds of serious injury to themselves when attempting to use lethal force on an oncoming bear.

If the bear actually attacks, fight back. Use anything and everything as a weapon — rocks, sticks, fists, and your teeth. Aim your blows on the bear's face, particularly the eyes and snout.

According to the National Park Service, Alaska has had the most fatal bear attacks in the USA since 1900.