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HUNTING BELIEF
BEARS SHOULD NEVER BE SHOT WHILE FACING THEM BECAUSE THEY WILL
LUNGE FORWARD. THEY SHOULD ALWAYS BE SHOT FROM THE SIDE.
Submitter comment:
THE INFORMANT REPORTS THIS TO BE COMMON KNOWLEDGE AMONG
EXPERIENCED HUNTERS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; CLINTON TOWNSHIP
Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Athletic sport and exercise Gymnastics BELIEF -- Mammal |
Date learned: 09-00-1982