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Originally Posted by Water Camper
Thanks for confirming this to be a real sighting. Our bear was anything but little  I'm afraid to go into the woods any more. I often work out there alone, clearing and picking up branches, etc. Any suggestions from people/hunters for safety precautions ... whisles, bells, music ... to deter them from coming near if I get the courage to go into the woods again? Thanks in advance.
Sue |
While I have never actively hunted Black Bear, I have been hunting since age 5 for other bounty in the state of NH and can say without a doubt that I have only seen a bear in the woods twice, that is while being quiet and/or stationary, starting from mid August through mid January for 23 years. And bear are all through the area I hunt, as has been seen at neighbors feeders and sign in the woods. You are more likely to have an encounter with a neighbors dog than a bear in the woods.
Go out and cut some brush, enjoy the beautiful weather we are having and do not worry about looking over your shoulder, bears do not enjoy stacking wood anyway.
