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Originally Posted by Rileyoriley
You are correct as long as you smart concerning bear behavior. I have never had a problem with them. I even ended up walking next to one on a dirt road once. Neither myself, my dog or the bear noticed each other and when we finally did, Nikki and I just stopped and let the bear go ahead. I broke the rule of making noise when in the woods.
And for the record, I have no knowledge of any missing humans in my area.  |
Other than grizzlies, and perhaps momma bears with cubs, bears want nothing to do with people. They may want your food however.
I've had bears in my back yard here in Maine, and when they see me, they take off like a shot.