[moondoggie]

We live with bears up here and often see them while hiking. Sometimes they come by for a visit and drink from our pond and go on their way.

Arming yourself is a good thing to do, but carrying a portable radio is another alternative as it alerts the bears to your presence and allows them time to get out of the area.

Most attacks happen when bears are surprised or a female has cubs and you get too close.

Nothing more vicious than a mama bear with babies!

[kx9088]

http://www.southeasternoutdoors.com/wildlife/mammals/black-bear-attacks-fatal.html

Heh, out of the first 5 or so, how many do you actually think were done because of proctection of cubs?