Hunting Bear-Back Ride A trapper carrying a supposedly dead bear was carried off by the bear on to a tree. By Edward G. Mann of | Published Sep 18, 2007 8:26 PM Hunting Outdoor Life Online Editor SHARE A trapper carrying a supposedly dead bear was carried off by the bear on to a tree. MORE TO READ RELATED Some Kids Just Aren’t Meant to Be Hunters. But All Kids Should Get the Chance First impressions aren't everything READ NOW RELATED High Deer Densities and Low Hunter Numbers in the East Could Mean Drastic Changes in Whitetail Management and Funding With declining hunter numbers and increasing populations of deer in certain states, deer management tactics may have to change RELATED Dove Hunting Ultimate Guide: Tips and Tactics for Bagging More Birds Our ultimate guide to dove hunting success this September