lew Posted May 24, 2015 Report Posted May 24, 2015 Went out on the back deck a few minutes ago and found this big ole black bear in the yard. He's in the shadows so is a bit hard to see. I took a picture of this bear in the yard last summer and who knows, maybe it's the same one. Bears aren't un-common around here and it's always nice when they show up.
misfish Posted May 24, 2015 Report Posted May 24, 2015 He just wants to know when dinner is. Carefull out there Lew.
manitoubass2 Posted May 24, 2015 Report Posted May 24, 2015 Nice! I like when they show up too( even though the neighbours go nuts) But yes be careful?
lew Posted May 24, 2015 Author Report Posted May 24, 2015 Yup, always careful when their in the area. We're down the end of a mile & a half dirt road and I go for a 2-3 mile hike most mornings before sunup and always make some noise while walking. My wife and some girl friends in the day and always carry air horns with them just in case. does the same hike later
Old Ironmaker Posted May 24, 2015 Report Posted May 24, 2015 (edited) Man Rick, carry an air horn???? First off I wouldn't be going for any walks in the dark unless the path had street lights, if I did I sure wouldn't be carrying an air horn, it would be a 50 cal. minimum. Since we moved to what we call the "country" I won't take the garbage out after dark 40 feet from the door. You country folks are nuts. edit, strike that, you are completely nuts! Edited May 24, 2015 by Old Ironmaker
manitoubass2 Posted May 24, 2015 Report Posted May 24, 2015 Meh, bears arent out to kill ya. Frig in ear falls I could almost pet them(thats kinda pushing it lol) Ive been charged once but totally my fault, i got between the momma and her cubs(without knowing at the time) Live in NW ontario and bears are just normal appearances. Thats a healthy bear lew Here ya go OI, just sayin hello lol
Toronto_Angler Posted May 24, 2015 Report Posted May 24, 2015 Bears are as scare of us as we are of them. Just don't piss them off or there instinct kicks in. Nothing to be scared of from blacks though
manitoubass2 Posted May 25, 2015 Report Posted May 25, 2015 Yeah blacks are purdy stable Im not too sure about those browns yet lol
Old Ironmaker Posted May 25, 2015 Report Posted May 25, 2015 (edited) Is there something in the water in the Artic watershed for G's sakes? I would rather deal with the Bloods or Crips or a couple of wiseguys in the club than a Bear .Charged by a Bear? What kind of dinner conversation is that? "Oh honey a funny thing happened to me on the way home, I got between Mama Bear and Baby Bears and she charged at me." How exactly does one get between Bear and her Cubs? I'm afraid to ask. Edited May 25, 2015 by Old Ironmaker
Moosebunk Posted May 25, 2015 Report Posted May 25, 2015 Don't trust 'em at all. Better it not be around than around Lew.
OhioFisherman Posted May 25, 2015 Report Posted May 25, 2015 " He's in the shadows so is a bit hard to see. " LOL, he is not that hard to see! Had a deer in the yard myself this morning, that is a dangerous enough animal for me!
manitoubass2 Posted May 25, 2015 Report Posted May 25, 2015 Is there something in the water in the Artic watershed for G's sakes? I would rather deal with the Bloods or Crips or a couple of wiseguys in the club than a Bear .Charged by a Bear? What kind of dinner conversation is that? "Oh honey a funny thing happened to me on the way home, I got between Mama Bear and Baby Bears and she charged at me." How exactly does one get between Bear and her Cubs? I'm afraid to ask. That was a gnarly experience. I was shore fishing with my kids. Behind us was a hill and in front some tall grass. I seen the bear early but it was a good 150 yards away or so. I just told the kids to keep an eye on it. Never did nothing for like an hour so i wasnt too worried. Then the kids told me shes moving. So i sent them home on a route around the rapids and told them to tell mom to call 911 and get down there in the vehicle right away. I didnt have a cell phone back then lol. Just as the kids left the bear came at me full tilt. Covered that 159 in no time flat. I had nothing but tackle lol and outta instinct i grabbed a fillet knife haha. She stopped about 10ft away, stood up and pounded the ground. She did this for a few minutes then turned and walked into the long grass. Maybe it was seconds im not sure? But it sure felt long lol. Took like 3 hours for my heart rate to return to normal hahahaha But outta hundreds of encounters thats the only scary one
manitoubass2 Posted May 25, 2015 Report Posted May 25, 2015 Is there something in the water in the Artic watershed for G's sakes? I would rather deal with the Bloods or Crips or a couple of wiseguys in the club than a Bear .Charged by a Bear? What kind of dinner conversation is that? "Oh honey a funny thing happened to me on the way home, I got between Mama Bear and Baby Bears and she charged at me." How exactly does one get between Bear and her Cubs? I'm afraid to ask. That was a gnarly experience. I was shore fishing with my kids. Behind us was a hill and in front some tall grass. I seen the bear early but it was a good 150 yards away or so. I just told the kids to keep an eye on it. Never did nothing for like an hour so i wasnt too worried. Then the kids told me shes moving. So i sent them home on a route around the rapids and told them to tell mom to call 911 and get down there in the vehicle right away. I didnt have a cell phone back then lol. Just as the kids left the bear came at me full tilt. Covered that 159 in no time flat. I had nothing but tackle lol and outta instinct i grabbed a fillet knife haha. She stopped about 10ft away, stood up and pounded the ground. She did this for a few minutes then turned and walked into the long grass. Maybe it was seconds im not sure? But it sure felt long lol. Took like 3 hours for my heart rate to return to normal hahahaha But outta hundreds of encounters thats the only scary one
Big Cliff Posted May 25, 2015 Report Posted May 25, 2015 Many, many encounters, never a problem. Nice to see Lew, so many people would want to kill it because they are afraid of them.
FloatnFly Posted May 25, 2015 Report Posted May 25, 2015 Bears are only dangerous in certain situations, get between mama and her cubs, walk up on them suddenly, or when they're feeding, other than that, they're pretty calm and serine, They're beautiful creatures, just give em a little respect. Just don't be like these citiots! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgT1jEzPMDw
lew Posted May 25, 2015 Author Report Posted May 25, 2015 Many, many encounters, never a problem. Nice to see Lew, so many people would want to kill it because they are afraid of them. My neighbor says we should all throw in some $$$$ and hire a hunter to kill all the bears in the area cause they "may" cause problems some day.
manitoubass2 Posted May 25, 2015 Report Posted May 25, 2015 My neighbor says we should all throw in some $$$$ and hire a hunter to kill all the bears in the area cause they "may" cause problems some day. Wow Lew! Thats crazy talk. Is there something back there they like to forage on? Or just taking a break while passing through?
lew Posted May 25, 2015 Author Report Posted May 25, 2015 Nothing out of the ordinary for them to eat Rick but they get spotted quite often. This is a mom & 4 cubs up a tree just 150' from the end of my driveway a couple years back. Nobody around here has ever heard of a bad incident between them and people though and some folks have been here 50 odd years. I think this is the 4th I've seen in my yard.
AKRISONER Posted May 25, 2015 Report Posted May 25, 2015 black bears are usually totally ok, however brown bears....you are quiet simply food to them. My cousins best friend was mauled by a brown in Alberta, the thing clamped onto his head and then started eating his leg. it then left for a bit and left buddy dying, he then came back and started eating his leg some more, the guy finally convinced the bear that he wasnt worth the tasty meal after gouging its eyes enough. He then was rescued and survived but was in intensive care for months. They are no friggin joke.
dave524 Posted May 25, 2015 Report Posted May 25, 2015 I thought that in Ontario anyway black and brown bears were just different colour phases of the same species, just like black and grey squirrels, red phase and grey phase of Ruffed Grouse and Screech Owls. The Brown bears on the West Coast are an entirely different species. Don't think the colour of the fur could cause any behavioural differences.
manitoubass2 Posted May 25, 2015 Report Posted May 25, 2015 I think your right dave. I used to think they were totally grizzlies around here and I remember on here a much more knowledgable fella broke it down for me. I dont think they are totally the same, you can see a structural difference in the head and the ones ive seen are def. Bigger then the blacks. Never seen one aggresive though.
lew Posted May 25, 2015 Author Report Posted May 25, 2015 I used to think they were totally grizzlies around here You talking about Ontario Rick ?? I always understood Grizzlies were Alberta, BC & Alaska
manitoubass2 Posted May 25, 2015 Report Posted May 25, 2015 Yeah. See that brown i put a picture of on the first page? I thought those were brown bears for the longest time.
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