Regarding the bear, steer clear, and don’t go between momma and her cubs.
And keep a stout sidearm around if you’re out wandering away from the house.
They generally stay clear of people but you do want to defend yourself if it attacks. And they move pretty quickly for something that bkg.
Don’t leave food out in the car, the yard, or garbage unprotected because they’re like giant raccoons and they take on the challenge of peeling open anything with good food in it.
“Regarding the bear, steer clear, and don’t go between momma and her cubs.
“And keep a stout sidearm around if you’re out wandering away from the house.”
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I’ve found that the slight “tick” of a ball detent holding the hammer back on a pistol sends a black bear on a sprint the hell away from me pretty quick...