Comments on: Black Bear return to Middle Tennessee http://wildrlog.com/2008/03/26/black-bear-return-to-middle-tennessee One man's wilderness diary Thu, 03 May 2012 14:59:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: FAX http://wildrlog.com/2008/03/26/black-bear-return-to-middle-tennessee/comment-page-1#comment-304 FAX Thu, 03 May 2012 14:59:56 +0000 http://wildrlog.com/blog/2008/03/26/black-bear-return-to-middle-tennessee/#comment-304 I'm sorry, but you have no idea what you are talking about, Mr. Bryan. Having lived among bear populations in Wyoming and Montana, I can tell you that humans and bears are incompatible. After frequenting suburban areas, bears will eventually become fearless of humans. They will eat anything and are attracted to human garbage. Bears will even enter homes in search of food. Talk to the people who actually live around bears and you will find that, not only can they be a serious nuisance, they can also be extremely dangerous. Please reconsider your advocacy regarding the growth of the bear population in or around humans. I admire and respect bears. They are fascinating creatures and I am very pleased that they are succeeding in North America. However, I do not want bears near people who are unfamiliar with their behavior. It's a recipe for disaster. FAX I’m sorry, but you have no idea what you are talking about, Mr. Bryan. Having lived among bear populations in Wyoming and Montana, I can tell you that humans and bears are incompatible. After frequenting suburban areas, bears will eventually become fearless of humans. They will eat anything and are attracted to human garbage. Bears will even enter homes in search of food. Talk to the people who actually live around bears and you will find that, not only can they be a serious nuisance, they can also be extremely dangerous.

Please reconsider your advocacy regarding the growth of the bear population in or around humans. I admire and respect bears. They are fascinating creatures and I am very pleased that they are succeeding in North America. However, I do not want bears near people who are unfamiliar with their behavior. It’s a recipe for disaster.

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]]> By: bbg http://wildrlog.com/2008/03/26/black-bear-return-to-middle-tennessee/comment-page-1#comment-303 bbg Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:11:12 +0000 http://wildrlog.com/blog/2008/03/26/black-bear-return-to-middle-tennessee/#comment-303 Several sightings in the past several weeks in N Lawrence Co along the Buffalo. One sighting involved a lengthy "chase/follow" thru the woods. Sightings have explained some recent "signs" and "domestic animal behavior" many residents been noticing for some time. Several sightings in the past several weeks in N Lawrence Co along the Buffalo. One sighting involved a lengthy “chase/follow” thru the woods. Sightings have explained some recent “signs” and “domestic animal behavior” many residents been noticing for some time.

]]> By: Lea http://wildrlog.com/2008/03/26/black-bear-return-to-middle-tennessee/comment-page-1#comment-300 Lea Mon, 08 Aug 2011 21:39:08 +0000 http://wildrlog.com/blog/2008/03/26/black-bear-return-to-middle-tennessee/#comment-300 I saw a medium sized black bear in Maury/Marshall county area, just a few feet off the road in the woods, it was close to the boat ramp on the duck river. Just 1 mile up the road, several deer were paniced and running. This is on a very remote road that runs close to the two counties lines and is next to wildlife management land. I do know a bear when I see one, due to living for many years in Alaska, I am well aware of what a bear looks like. I would love to hear if anyone else sees this animal soon. I saw a medium sized black bear in Maury/Marshall county area, just a few feet off the road in the woods, it was close to the boat ramp on the duck river. Just 1 mile up the road, several deer were paniced and running. This is on a very remote road that runs close to the two counties lines and is next to wildlife management land.

I do know a bear when I see one, due to living for many years in Alaska, I am well aware of what a bear looks like. I would love to hear if anyone else sees this animal soon.

]]> By: Steve http://wildrlog.com/2008/03/26/black-bear-return-to-middle-tennessee/comment-page-1#comment-296 Steve Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:15:35 +0000 http://wildrlog.com/blog/2008/03/26/black-bear-return-to-middle-tennessee/#comment-296 Spotted bear tracks 01/30/2011 in Davidson County in the Newson Station area. The tracks were on the bank of a creek that feeds into the Harpeth River. Tracks were about 4 inches maybe 5 inches wide. Track had 5 Distinct claw marks. Spotted bear tracks 01/30/2011 in Davidson County in the Newson Station area. The tracks were on the bank of a creek that feeds into the Harpeth River. Tracks were about 4 inches maybe 5 inches wide. Track had 5 Distinct claw marks.

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