Flappn Posted July 19, 2012 Report Posted July 19, 2012 So we have seen a bear in our trailer park up north over the last week on a few occasions. 2 nights ago at about 12 midnight sitting around having a few drinks we hear some noise about 20 feet behind us around the BBQ. Turn around, there standing is a black bear. So of course panic set's in, people started to scream which woke up a buddy inside the trailer sleeping. When he awoke to the noise, looked out the window and saw the bear standing beside the BBQ. He grabbed some fire crackers, light them and threw them out the door. Bang Bang Bang....bear is gone. So the owner of the Park was informed, he new the bear has been hanging around and he called the Ministry. He told them he saw the bear on a few occasions and last night was a little to close for comfort for some of his occupants...can you come trap/remove the bear. Guess what their answer was. We have no money to come trap the bear!! I guess someone needs to get mauled before money isn't an issue. I hope it's no myself or my family. I love nature and everything in it, however I am not cool with a bear hanging around instead of passing through.
Dara Posted July 19, 2012 Report Posted July 19, 2012 So buy some firecrackers...way cheaper than trapping and the bears just come back after you let them loose anyway.
Joeytier Posted July 19, 2012 Report Posted July 19, 2012 So has the bear returned after the firecracker? They're usually quite effective.
misfish Posted July 19, 2012 Report Posted July 19, 2012 (edited) I love nature and everything in it, however I am not cool with a bear hanging around instead of passing through. I,m sorry,but this comment made me laugh.You are out where they belong.You are invading their space. Don,t blame the MNR. All I can say is,BE PREPARED. Edited July 19, 2012 by Misfish
Ralph Field Posted July 19, 2012 Report Posted July 19, 2012 The owner of the camp ground can get a nucinise licence and shoot the bear if it continually causes trouble , but I like the fire cracker idea better.
Billy Bob Posted July 19, 2012 Report Posted July 19, 2012 Well, I guess the MNR could of just said "Please Bear With Us"....
Leecher Posted July 19, 2012 Report Posted July 19, 2012 I'd be really weary of a bear coming that close those are the worst type and will continue to visit your site simply because he want's food. Fire crackers will only deter him for a while but beware. If the MNR can't do anything about it.... well there's only one solution... if your a hunter, have your riffle close by and don't hesitate to pull the trigger when your family and you are face with life threatening situation. I'm not saying to go out and shoot any bear at first site but only if he's persistent in coming around your area (your BBQ) only thing he wants is eat and he will if he has to eliminate you and your family to get to his food. A few years ago, I was going to my hunting camp in a ZEC in Québec and when we got to the gate keeper to register, a bear was laying down in front of the camp... gate keeper had to eliminate him since he was trying to bust the back door down to get to the coolers of food All this to say, you don't play around when an animal is trying to get inside your camp for food and it places yourself and family in danger. My 2 cents TJunkie
Leecher Posted July 19, 2012 Report Posted July 19, 2012 Bears taste great. Cook him ON your BBQ. Good one Skud
bigbuck Posted July 19, 2012 Report Posted July 19, 2012 Do what the local types do up north, shoot it and have a bbq if it keeps coming around. MNR and OPP don't want to deal with them any more.
John Posted July 19, 2012 Report Posted July 19, 2012 I guess I find it amusing that it appears to be a surprise. Spring bear hunt won't solve your problem..
Rich Nelson Posted July 20, 2012 Report Posted July 20, 2012 REAL Solution......SPRING BEAR HUNT. X2!! Thats the main problem to begin with. Too many tree huggers!
John Posted July 20, 2012 Report Posted July 20, 2012 X2!! Thats the main problem to begin with. Too many tree huggers! I'm just a simple person so you will need to explain to me how a Spring bear hunt will solve this particular problem. Note he didn't say that there were dozens of them attacking the residents.
Fisherman Posted July 20, 2012 Report Posted July 20, 2012 I'm just a simple person so you will need to explain to me how a Spring bear hunt will solve this particular problem. Note he didn't say that there were dozens of them attacking the residents. Well here's a simple answer. For many years there was a spring bear hunt, this kept the numbers in check and still left enough bears for the amount of forage food they could find in the "northern" wilderness. As a result of the spring bear hunt cancellation, the numbers of bears have increased but the food source has not. If you're a bear and hungry, you start traveling, unfortunately southwards. Seeing as how you're from Burlington, a little further south, they have not gone that far..yet. Wait until they learn how to use the bus and drop by your place...for a snack or two.
ctered Posted July 20, 2012 Report Posted July 20, 2012 Actually there was one back in May around the Oakville/Burlington border that had to be shot because it was getting to close to people. It was there for a couple of days before it was shot.
NAW Posted July 20, 2012 Report Posted July 20, 2012 Orr Lake Going to bait this weekend. Looking forward to my first bear hunt this fall.
outllaw Posted July 20, 2012 Report Posted July 20, 2012 it will get worse. drought no berries just wait. someone will get mauled or killed.
Toad Hunter Posted July 20, 2012 Report Posted July 20, 2012 Its too bad there wasn't a way to light the bbq from a distance with fire crackers in side lol
iFish4real Posted July 20, 2012 Report Posted July 20, 2012 Well, I guess the MNR could of just said "Please Bear With Us".... u nutzzz
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