The hunting of bears for sport or for their fat, meat, and pelts

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A bear is fighting off an attack by a pack of hounds. Etching by W. S. Howitt.

Two hunting dogs chasing a bear in a forest. Etching after A. Hondius.

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Bear hunting

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Images about Bear hunting

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A bear is fighting off an attack by a pack of hounds. Etching by W. S. Howitt.

Two hunting dogs chasing a bear in a forest. Etching after A. Hondius.