wildmaven
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Post by wildmaven on Dec 31, 2007 16:12:17 GMT -6
Jim and I just came home and found HUGE bear tracks in the snow around our house. The bear had knocked down the shepherd's pole that held the bird feeders and opened up our garbage. I THOUGHT BEARS HIBERNATED DURING THE WINTER!!!!!! Photos: Shows the claw marks well:  Shows the pads of the foot well:  For comparison, Jim put his foot, size 10 1/2, next to one of the tracks:  |
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Post by Wrennie on Jan 1, 2008 6:45:23 GMT -6
Whats has your weather been like? Yeah I see the snow. But if theres a warm snap or unusually long cold one even, bears will come out of hibernation for a snack. Usually not far from their dens though. Do you have grizzlies out there?? I'm in black bear country and (knock on wood) haven't had yogi visit in the winter. Here is a wonderful, and very informative site. Check it out: www.bear.org |
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Post by biita on Jan 1, 2008 6:51:16 GMT -6
Geeeez,,, I'm so thankful i live on an island, an were a little to south for polar bears to wander down here. The mainland has lots of brown bear, but like i said, thank goodness for islands....lol.
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Post by lilsparrow on Jan 1, 2008 12:36:10 GMT -6
Wow! That would definately get my attention too!!! Aren't you glad you weren't home when that bear came to visit?  |
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wildmaven
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Post by wildmaven on Jan 2, 2008 13:18:21 GMT -6
My neighbor says she's seen bear in our area in the past. We have black bears here. One of my friends saw the photo and said it looks to be about 600 lb.  The wildlife officer that comes by our art gallery saw the picture and said that her guess on the weight is probably pretty close. He said that the males don't hibernate here, because the food is so available and the winters don't get too cold. The females, though, do "den up" because they're pregnant, so our bear is most likely a male. He said to make noise whenever I'm walking in the woods. Black bears will avoid you if they know you're there. The only time there are attacks are if someone surprises them and they have no way to retreat. Also, he recommends carrying pepper spray when I go out wandering.  |
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Post by Wrennie on Jan 3, 2008 6:38:56 GMT -6
Use a bell too. Put it on your belt, ankle or wrist, anywhere it jingles while ya walk. Instant noise without talking to yourself.
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Post by Penny on Jan 3, 2008 9:03:34 GMT -6
Holy cow, that is scarey!!!
Make alot of noise when you are outside, be careful!!
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wildmaven
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Post by wildmaven on Jan 3, 2008 18:17:56 GMT -6
I thought we're only supposed to "bell the cat", not ourselves, hahahahhaha... Of course, wearing a bell instead of talking to myself would make the neighbors stop thinking I'm nuts (but where's the fun in that!).
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Post by biita on Jan 4, 2008 9:33:14 GMT -6
Go ahead an talk to yourself,,, give the neighbors someting to talk about,,, (thank goodness i don't have direct neighbors) I talk to myself all the time,,, (or maybe i should have more neighbors) lol.
but seriously make noise, anykind. (sounds like a good idea)
pepper spray sounds even better..........
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wildmaven
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Post by wildmaven on Jan 4, 2008 17:41:32 GMT -6
Go ahead an talk to yourself,,, give the neighbors someting to talk about,,, (thank goodness i don't have direct neighbors) I talk to myself all the time,,, (or maybe i should have more neighbors) lol. but seriously make noise, anykind. (sounds like a good idea) pepper spray sounds even better.......... If there are no bears, can I use it on my salad?  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2008 20:49:39 GMT -6
There's a bear around my house every day - oh wait - it's ME!!! Never mind.... (I wake up for snacks, too!)
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Post by Compost Pharmer on Jan 5, 2008 15:54:46 GMT -6
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Christy on Jan 7, 2008 0:35:38 GMT -6
 holy ! that would freak me out! those tracks look fresh n your out there takin pics!  ida been locked up inside 
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Post by jeanette on Jan 7, 2008 5:49:29 GMT -6
damn look at the claws..
they tell me theres bear around here again but they are just little bears.
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Post by Songbird on Jan 7, 2008 21:05:43 GMT -6
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wildmaven
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Post by wildmaven on Jan 8, 2008 13:11:09 GMT -6
Everytime I go outside now, and I hear a sound behind me, my heart jumps in my throat. Darn birds scratch the ground on purpose now to make me nervous, I think.
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Post by southernspirit on Jan 17, 2008 21:11:04 GMT -6
I would be going in the opposite direction of that bear. I don't think I would be sneaking up on him to take pics....  I'd be very nervous going outside now, too! |
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Post by wildmaven on Jan 23, 2008 17:01:36 GMT -6
I would be going in the opposite direction of that bear. I don't think I would be sneaking up on him to take pics.... I'd be very nervous going outside now, too! I am. I hate going out to get the mail at night when I get home. Last night, our dog started barking and my husband almost flew off the couch to see what she was yapping at...it was just a cat, ha ha. |
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Post by Tonnymonk on Jan 24, 2008 7:30:24 GMT -6
Holy Cow! I'm glad the bears around here don't come to my house!! I'd be cowering in a corner whimpering to myself if I saw one!!
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Post by mckenzygirl on Jan 25, 2008 12:24:33 GMT -6
Any more bear sightings? The bears like our bird feeders.   |
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Post by boohoo222 on Feb 21, 2008 17:06:25 GMT -6
damn look at the claws.. they tell me theres bear around here again but they are just little bears. jeanette, just a little info for you-little bears become BIG BEARS |
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The wildlife officer that comes by our art gallery saw the picture and said that her guess on the weight is probably pretty close. He said that the males don't hibernate here, because the food is so available and the winters don't get too cold. The females, though, do "den up" because they're pregnant, so our bear is most likely a male. He said to make noise whenever I'm walking in the woods. Black bears will avoid you if they know you're there. The only time there are attacks are if someone surprises them and they have no way to retreat. Also, he recommends carrying pepper spray when I go out wandering. 
holy ! that would freak me out! 
