Wautoma woman bags prize black bear after backyard encounter

Wautoma woman bags prize black bear after backyard encounter

After spotting a black bear in her backyard, Wautoma resident Teri Jo Fendler decided she wanted to be prepared if the animal ever returned. What began as a safety concern quickly became a determined mission one that would test her patience, skills, and resilience.Fendler, who faced health challenges and mobility limitations, hired a professional hunting guide to teach her the right way to track and hunt bears. Within days of training, she got t…