Baker City is near the blue mountains of eastern Oregon. God’s country. In my neck of the Sierras August through mid November is bear season depending on the weather and it’s pistol packin time and on the ready with the rifle. Mainly to scare them off but if I had to I’d pump the animal full of lead if I’m being charged. They love the trash and fruit trees. So far I’ve only had to scare off two bears but have seen at least 10. You know there’s been more in the dead of night when I’m asleep. But you know it’s a bear because of the way the dogs start barking.