Originally posted by toneart
The Northern California Black Bear is a docile species with the exception of a mother with cubs. They come through my property several times a year
from the canyon. I don't put out garbage until the morning of Waste Management's pickup, but neighbors do. That is what they are after. They just want
an easy, no hassle route to the garbage.
My dog routinely runs them off the property or up a tree. Bears hate noise; barking dogs, beating on pots and pans, etc.I have gotten to know several
generations of bear families through the years. Currently there is a cinnamon colored bear as big as a Volkswagen who lumbers through. I remember it
as a cub from five years ago. He's an old friend.
Occasionally some idiot will shoot one. Well, I don't understand that. It is a gun-nut mentality that is so pervasive up here in Redneck country.
Bears can be quite destructive of property, but they will look for an escape route if confronted. Shooting them is not warranted!  |
My favorite? The swamps, marsh country and Gulf of Mexico down in
MS/LA USA. That's were I grew up. But??? The High Desert? The Pacific Northwest Mountains? The Baja Desert? Hawaii? Southeast Alaska? Jeez! I like 'em
all!!!
