But would you?

[Timelord]

Crossbows can kill bears but the probability of a knock down hit is lower than with a firearm. The repercussions could be upsetting - but it is still far better than many other ranged weapons - in the right situation..

Spears can kill bears too and even swords - it all comes down to effectiveness and probabilities. 1 shot kills are the desired result, especially in a bear survival scenario. TL