I’ve read black bear attacks are more frequent than grizzly bear attacks. Maybe that’s true years ago. With all the grizzly control out here in the Yellowstone area. We have more grizzlies and more people. Ya do the math viola! These things happen. I was an avid elk hunter in my younger years. There were certain areas you were more alert in than others. Now days on the southeast side of Idaho you better have your head outa your butt. We got grizzlies and they eat elk too.
What I’ve heard of Grizzlies, they will chop you up for the fun of it. Almost as bad as Polar Bears. Black bears are mostly afraid of humans, dogs and loud noises but when it’s a momma and her cubs, all bets are off. I saw all the elk in Estes Park, wouldn’t want to mess with those or moose. They’ll ruin your day. Don’t have either in WV to be concerned about. Just flocks of wild turkeys that might get rowdy if you catch them in a bad mood.