Mother nature return of the Bear

[BeeKool]

Maybe try sprinkling some cayenne pepper around your deck. If you have a dog then don't do this

 

[not so famous bob]

Maybe try sprinkling some cayenne pepper around your deck. If you have a dog then don't do this

I tried the cayenne pepper to keep my dogs from digging up tree roots, it didn`t work at all . Rottweiler and german shepards .

 

[Fran Blacker]

just watching "Alaska the last frontier" and apparently their VERY tasty

Like the idea of plugging him. The problem they frown on that. There was a bear called Knucklehead, he was in our backyard. Daughter had screen door open and her pet rabbits were thumping like crazy, they could smell him. She shut the door before there was a problem. He ended up in a guy's garage and the guy shot him. Arrested for illegal discharge of a firearm and another charge for killing the bear. Paid a fine of at least $500 and a lawyer$$$, monster hassle.

 

[Xp29h]

Truly all wild game should be cooked thoroughly to be safe. But bear is one of my favorite wild game meats out there. Moose would be right up there too!

They are beautiful creatures but once they start getting into feeders, etc. Hard to get rid of for sure and can be dangerous if not dealt with!

 

[mopar 3 B]

firecrackers work for the moment, we used to carry them when we went brook trout fishing in the woods up north. Scary as hell waking up in a tent at three in the morning with a bear wondering thru the camp site.

There was more than one reason the old timers had dogs for companions. Warning of wildlife was one.

 

[mopar 3 B]

They moved back into southern Missouri about 10 years ago and have been reclaiming old bear country. Maybe someday we will have a bear season again but for now they are off limits unless your life is threatened.
Big cat are presently more of a problem. But we were not supposed to have mountain lions in the area either. After a few got hit by cars the authorities can to the conclusion they are here.

 

[69a100]

So he gets on top of the gate, but instead of going down the stairs, proceeds to get back on the inside, tear down the gate, then go down the stairs? And after drinking all the humming bird feed! What a bastard!

Sounds like something needs a *** whoopin! Good Luck with that!

 

[Fran Blacker]

Talked to DEEP about what they could do. If they get more reports or he's around my house too much they'll trap him. Asked what they'd do with him? They'll haze him to keep him away from humans, oh brother, big whoop. Then they let him go! Just ordered 3 air horns a bear repellant that can shoot (like the sound of that) 35 feet. That makes wife somewhat happy.

 

[Bb70charger500]

Just shoot his *** plant a knife in his paw say you were in fear for your life! Works for many around here !

 

[Fran Blacker]

A hunter's encounter with black bear.

http://www.mlive.com/news/us-world/index.ssf/2017/05/canadian_hunter_shockingly_sta.html

 

[Riverdawg]

heard a commotion outback last night, our cat was out so I thought she'd caught a mouse or bunny. flipped on the light and sprawled out next to the deck was a couple day old fawn, then saw momma and a second fawn a few feet away. I'm still not sure if the cat jumped the fawn or maybe the fawn ran into the deck or something. Sorry could get any pics.

Heard the cat outside the back sliding door again tonight. I could tell my the way she was meowing that she'd caught something. It was a little black hummingbird, how the hell......
I really need to set up a motion camera and try to capture some video of her, she is one hell of a hunter. My wife's not too happy with the cat right now though, I guess i shouldn't have told her about that one.

 

[Fran Blacker]

Had a stray cat on outside. Daughter was feeding but couldn't yet get near it. Disappeared one day. Next day she scared a bobcat in backyard. Known where the stray went.

 

[Riverdawg]

I currently live in a subdivision but there are lot's of woods and parks close by and a river is only a couple miles away. We frequently have deer, raccoon, skunk, bunnies, woodchuck, ducks, an occassional possum around the area. I've heard there are red fox and possibly some other wilderness dogs around too.

I hope you are able to do something reasonable to keep the bear away.

 

[dual fours]

Raccoons carry lots of disease, as well as outdoor cats.

I knew that raccoons carry diseases, but never knew they would carry cats. You can learn something new everyday on this site. Thanks mmissile.

 

[polywideblock]

have wanted one of those as a pet since I was a kid ( we cant have strange animals as "pets" in Australia ,no monkeys, raccoons, big cats etc )

 

[Fran Blacker]

have wanted one of those as a pet since I was a kid ( we cant have strange animals as "pets" in Australia ,no monkeys, raccoons, big cats etc )

There was a kids movie with a raccoon in it. The movie took off in Japan and kids had to have pet raccoons. Well the novelty of having a pet raccoon wore off and people let them loose. Now they can get rid of them.

 

[The Rebel]

This was from 2011 but close to my area. Turkeys, foxes & lynx are really coming back as well.

https://patch.com/connecticut/milford/suv-kills-mountain-lion-in-milford-2

 

[mopar 3 B]

Have yet to see a domesticated raccoon. They will tolerate humans are fun to watch. But not something you want to leave loose in the house while you are way.
I have a freind that use to have a pet grizzly. They don't live long domesticated.

 

[747mopar]

Have yet to see a domesticated raccoon. They will tolerate humans are fun to watch. But not something you want to leave loose in the house while you are way.
I have a freind that use to have a pet grizzly. They don't live long domesticated.

Had 2 pet Raccoons, they are amazing little animals. Both of mine would crawl up my clothing and lay on my head with their legs drooping down. They also learned how to turn on faucets, open cabinets, put out cigarettes and slept with our Rott. Haven't been able to shoot one since.