Actually, no. I live in a very tiny town far away from any major metropolitan areas, and I can be in dense forest with about a ten minute walk. The area where I normally spend My time is a short distance out of town and I know there are no pot farmers in that general area. The wildlife does indeed for the most part stay away from humans but I know of some 'problem' bears that have been hanging about, and one cougar in particular that did not seem to be in a hurry to leave when it was spotted. Also, an acquaintance made a point to tell of a bear that put a scare into him: he was fishing one day eating a sandwich and popped open a beer can to take a sip. He put down the beer next to him and took a bite from his sandwich, and the next thing he knew there was a sudden sound close behind him causing him to jump -and turned around to see a bear running off with his beer.
Figuring it might decide to come back for the sandwich or other edibles, he quickly packed it in and left.
Bears frequently wander in at night at My work-site looking for whatever -EVERY night, unless they are hibernating.
Shootin's too good for that bear. Sounds like he may have been staking out that fishing hole for awhile.
Personally, I just troop around with a dog and a .22. Damn near step on the occassional bear, but they're not interested in people.