Jack Mullens, the Champion Bear Hunter

 

Jack Mullens, the Champion Bear Hunter

Jack Mullens, a 53-year-old bear hunter from Williams River, West Virginia, had a close call last week when he was attacked by an old bear and four cubs. Mullens was squirrel hunting on Laurel Fork of Williams River when the bear attacked. He was only armed with a shotgun and small shot, but he was able to kill one of the cubs and wound the mother bear. Mullens escaped without injury.

This is the first time that Mullens has been attacked by a bear. He is a well-known bear hunter in the area, and he has killed 52 bears before this incident.

Mullens' son, Charley, told the Webster Echo that his father is "lucky as usual." This suggests that Mullens is a skilled and experienced hunter who is able to handle himself in dangerous situations.

Here is a more detailed version of the story:

Mullens was hunting squirrels on Laurel Fork of Williams River when he came across a mother bear and her four cubs. The bears were feeding on acorns, and Mullens was able to get within about 20 yards of them without being seen.

Mullens raised his shotgun and took aim at the mother bear. However, before he could fire, the mother bear charged at him. Mullens fired a shot at the bear, but it missed. The bear knocked Mullens to the ground and began to maul him.

Mullens struggled to get free, but the bear was too strong. He was about to be killed when he remembered that he had a knife in his pocket. He quickly pulled out the knife and stabbed the bear in the neck. The bear released Mullens and staggered away.

Mullens got to his feet and reloaded his shotgun. He then fired at the bear again, killing it instantly. The cubs scattered and ran away.

Mullens was shaken up by the attack, but he was not seriously injured. He went home and told his family what had happened. They were all relieved that he was safe.

Mullens' story is a reminder that bear hunting can be a dangerous activity. Bears are wild animals, and they can be unpredictable. If you are going to go bear hunting, it is important to be prepared and to take all necessary safety precautions.