Josh Bowmar, hunter who speared bear, won't face charges

Alberta Fish and Wildlife hasconfirmedthe huntercaptured on video killing a bear with a spear won't face charges.

A video posted in June on YouTube shows American hunter Josh Bowmar hitting the bear with a spear. He later told CBC News that the bear died immediately.

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In response, the Alberta government announcedplans to outlaw spear hunting this fall. Butan investigation showedBowmar didn't break any existing laws.

Bowmar's video is no longer online.

Last week, athletic clothing manufacturer Under Armour cut ties with Bowmar's wife, Sarah Bowmar, citingthe video as the reason.Sheis a bowhunter who signed with Under Armour as part of the company's women's hunting advertising campaign.