The .444 marlin with the newer ammo by Buffalo Bore, Core-Bon, or Grizzly, can take any of the big bears. Mine is a freak, as it is extremely accurate, and puts them all in the same ragged hole at 100 yards. The rifle also reaches way out for deer hunting, and I have shot deer at 220 yards with it, but with the big bears, it is strictly a close range proposition...as the power drops off fast with the big blunt bullets. The .444 Marlin has become a popular fishing guide's gun in Alaska...with the newer +P solid ammo available. Mine sports a Wild West trigger and has been shortened 2" which does wonders for the rifle's balance.
444 Marlin for Grizzly? Here are answers and opinions from FAQ Farmers:
* Have built several rifles for big game hunting. From buffalo to bear I know people who have dropped them with a 444 marlin. From double rifles to lever guns. Single shot Ruger #1's. They work. The only item in choice for large bore rifles if ammo. Check the area you are hunting for replacement ammo if lost in shipment. I know this first hand with trips to Africa. Ammo and rifle are packed and ammo case is lost in flight. What do you do?
Plan ahead. and good luck
3D Hunting Grizzly
By not hunting them so much.
By hunting or fishing.
Most if not all states do not reconize hunting license from other states
Grizzly Adams has written: 'Life of J.C. Adams, known as Old Adams, Old Grizzly Adams' -- subject(s): Bears, Hunting
Harry V. Reynolds has written: 'Evaluation of the effects of harvest on grizzly bear population dynamics in the northcentral Alaska Range' -- subject(s): Grizzly bear, Wildlife management, Mortality, Effect of hunting on, Bear populations 'Effects of harvest of grizzly bear population dynamics in the northcentral Alaska Range' -- subject(s): Grizzly bear, Mortality, Effect of hunting on, Bear populations 'Effects of harvest rates on grizzly bear population dynamics in the northcentral range' -- subject(s): Grizzly bear, Mortality, Effect of hunting on, Bear populations
A 10, 12, 16, 20 and 28 gauge shotgun is more often considered suitable and widely used for hunting. Another consideration would be what one is hunting such as birds, deer, fox, or squirrels. It is considered a personal preference in hunting.
Only if you are a native Alaskan and meet other criteria. The rest of us can get arrested for hunting them.
PROTECTED FROM HUNTING,AND PROVIDING SUITABLE HABITAT.
They are not in danger. Still plenty around. In fact, there are so many there is a hunting season each year.
Emmett prefers a grizzly bear and edward prefers mountain lions
Very small rodents. The rifle was designed for target practice and plinking not hunting.