Bart Schleyer passed

[Wudstix]

Bart Schleyer passed on this day in 2004 Reid Lake Yukon on a solo hunt.  Companion of Paul Schafer.

[Mike Bolin]

Hard to believe it's been that long ago. He is one man that I would've liked to meet. From what I've read about him he was the real deal. RIP

[woodchucker]

Given a choice...?? I couldn't think of a better way to go!!

He and Brother Ron, are probly swapping stories....

[cacciatore]

Great outdoorsman and archer, immagine how much everyone would have learned from this guy. An heroic and dramatic death.

[trad_bowhunter1965]

Both men were true Mountain Men they didn't care about fame or riches.

[David Mitchell]

Well, I think I could think of several better ways to go.

[George Tsoukalas]

May his memory be eternal.

[Bowwild]

Because of this thread I read again some accounts of Bart Schleyer's life and unsolved death.  A pretty amazing fellow to say the least.  The reports that bear ripped clothing wasn't found makes it implausible to me that a bear killed Mr. Schleyer. 

Articles also mentioned the Treadwell and girlfriend deaths by bear.

I listened to a recording of that Treadwell killing.  I have NEVER listened to something that disturbed me more than that recording. In fact, I've never seen anything, real or in the movies that bothered me more.  I regretted for many days having listened.  I don't recommend it for anyone.

[Wudstix]

I seem to recall that Bart's clothing was found folded in a pile.  That doesn't sound like a bear attack.   We'll probably never know for sure.  There was speculation that it might be related to his time as a scientist/biologist in Russia.

[Brokearcher]

Because of this thread I read again some accounts of Bart Schleyer's life and unsolved death.  A pretty amazing fellow to say the least.  The reports that bear ripped clothing wasn't found makes it implausible to me that a bear killed Mr. Schleyer. 

Articles also mentioned the Treadwell and girlfriend deaths by bear.

I listened to a recording of that Treadwell killing.  I have NEVER listened to something that disturbed me more than that recording. In fact, I've never seen anything, real or in the movies that bothered me more.  I regretted for many days having listened.  I don't recommend it for anyone.

I can second this advice. I had no idea an audio recording could haunt me like this one did. Bart seemed to be an incredible outdoorsman but even the most experienced can make mistakes.

[newhouse114]

I met Bart in the mid 90's. I was coming off a mountain with a dall sheep. He gave me a ride home. Did a lot of talking during that time. Was shocked when I first heard of his death.

[David McLendon]

Couldn't think of a better way to go?
Eaten by a Grizzly Bear, bears don't kill you and eat you, they eat you while you are alive, and you die in the process.
There's actually audio online of a guy being eaten alive by a Grizzly, I won't point you to it, but you need to find it and hear it and then talk about not a better way to go.
Bart was one of the greatest hunters, outdoorsmen and conservationists that have ever been, it is my hope that he passed mercifully early in his encounter.

[JR Chambers]

So didn't they determine he was killed by a bear? I'd rather die in my sleep.

[Wudstix]

Cause of death still unknown, I believe.  From what I've read.

[JR Chambers]

Wow. Didn't realize that?

[Ben Maher]

I'd suggest , as interesting as it may sound , that no one listen to that Audio as described above. It's quite horrific.
I genuinely wish I'd never listened , and couldn't turn it off quick enough.

[trad_bowhunter1965]

Here's and article I found on Bart's death
https://www.strangeoutdoors.com/mysterious-stories-blog/2017/10/22/bart-schleyer

[JR Chambers]

Russian mafia? In the wilderness? I would say he died of natural causes and a bear got the remains.

[stykshooter]

May you RIP

[awbowman]

May he Rest In Peace