I read that Black Bears are timid and wary. I have never been face to face with one but I have seen plenty of scat.
Yeah...99 times out of 100 they’ll head the other direction when they hear or see you....
Black Bears ARE NOT timid, wary, or cowardly.
They ARE aggressive, bold, fearless, hunters and killers when the dinner bell rings.
If a Black Bear takes you down they will proceed to eat you while your still alive.
Black Bears are omnivores; they will eat anything, and if necessary kill and eat anything.
Humans are omnivores; draw your own conclusions.