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This qualifies as stupid. Nearly two months? And wants to sue the DNR?

Wish I found a bear hibernating in my basement. My rules, or he becomes a bear rug.

Davy Crockett's famous "bear records" are legendary tales from his frontier life, including killing 105 bears in under a year (47 in one month) and even claiming to kill one with his smile or skin one between two trees, highlighting his skill as a legendary hunter and storyteller, though these figures are part of his mythos as the "King of the Wild Frontier" rather than official records, notes the historic david crockett homepage and NRA Family.
Key "Records" & Tales:
  • 105 Bears in a Season: Crockett claimed to have killed 105 bears in less than a year, with a significant portion (47) in just one month during the winter of 1825-26, according to his own accounts.
  • Killed with a Smile: A popular story says he killed a bear with just his smile, demonstrating his larger-than-life persona, say Who HQ and the historic david crockett homepage.
  • Skinning Between Trees: Another tale involves him skinning a bear by forcing it to run between two trees, according to Who HQ.
  • Killed First Bear at Age Three: He is said to have killed his first bear at the incredibly young age of three, according to Who HQ.
Context:
  • Folk Hero & Storyteller: These tales were part of Crockett's appeal as a frontiersman and politician, cementing his image as the "King of the Wild Frontier," note the historic david crockett homepage and Wikipedia.
  • Source Material: Many of these hunting stories appear in his autobiography, A Narrative of the Life of David Crockett, published in 1834, say George Mason University and the historic david crockett homepage.
  • Real Hunting Skills: While exaggerated, these stories stemmed from his actual proficiency as a hunter, which was a significant part of his life and livelihood, note the historic david crockett homepage.


US Congressman Davey Crockett holds the all time record for most bears killed during a Congressional term.
 
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