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wildwoodfam · 04-17-2007, 09:40 AM

I often find it hard to read some of these posts - my god - this is NEW HAMPSHIRE - it is filled with wildlife and for folks to be living here and be so oblivious to what actions and steps should be taken to respect both nature and the wildlife who live here is awesome - not in a good way - but awesome in that you really should know where you are living. Familiarize yourself to the surroundings and learn about the inhabitants of the region. First thing people do when they move into a condo association, neighborhood, etc, is get to know their neighbors - same things goes for the wildlife! Get to know it.

I am not taking sides with Rattlesnake person - I find his posts off putting, but I do think he has validity in some of the things he says - he just has no clue how to present them! Some people are unable to communicate how they feel - maybe that's his schtik!

One of the comments made earlier, best serves my point - "when wildlife gets into the proximity of humans, precautions need to be taken." There was a time - not so long ago ( I recall this time and I am only 40 ) that MUCH of lake winnipesaukee's shoreline was relatively natural - sure there were camps, some pretty big ones - but there was still a natural surrounding which provided wildlife and "man" plenty of places to co-exist. MAN has moved in - not vice a versa. Let's be clear on that point. Wildlife has not encroached, man has. Wildlife is only doing what it naturally does - it doesn't know that it isn't suupose to visit your condo or your birdfeeders, it doesn't know that "private community" or "no solicitors" means, stay out!

Bears are coming out of their winter hibernation period - think about that folks - when you wake up in the morning - YOU ARE HUNGRY! They have also increased their family size recently by adding cubs to the den, these cubs are like crying babies and need food - so any food sources in proximity to your homes should be removed in the early to mid spring while these bears forage for food.

I know it is "nice" to watch birds feeding on the feeders - but for a few weeks (especially now that the trees are budding and providing food for the birds) remove the temptation for the bears and allow them the respect they deserve as some of the regions original residents.

We can co-exist, but we all must respect one another.

Again - off the soapbox - happy spring!

04-17-2007, 09:40 AM	#27
wildwoodfam Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Andover, MA & summers up at the BIG lake Posts: 285 Thanks: 5 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	I must say... I often find it hard to read some of these posts - my god - this is NEW HAMPSHIRE - it is filled with wildlife and for folks to be living here and be so oblivious to what actions and steps should be taken to respect both nature and the wildlife who live here is awesome - not in a good way - but awesome in that you really should know where you are living. Familiarize yourself to the surroundings and learn about the inhabitants of the region. First thing people do when they move into a condo association, neighborhood, etc, is get to know their neighbors - same things goes for the wildlife! Get to know it. I am not taking sides with Rattlesnake person - I find his posts off putting, but I do think he has validity in some of the things he says - he just has no clue how to present them! Some people are unable to communicate how they feel - maybe that's his schtik! One of the comments made earlier, best serves my point - "when wildlife gets into the proximity of humans, precautions need to be taken." There was a time - not so long ago ( I recall this time and I am only 40 ) that MUCH of lake winnipesaukee's shoreline was relatively natural - sure there were camps, some pretty big ones - but there was still a natural surrounding which provided wildlife and "man" plenty of places to co-exist. MAN has moved in - not vice a versa. Let's be clear on that point. Wildlife has not encroached, man has. Wildlife is only doing what it naturally does - it doesn't know that it isn't suupose to visit your condo or your birdfeeders, it doesn't know that "private community" or "no solicitors" means, stay out! Bears are coming out of their winter hibernation period - think about that folks - when you wake up in the morning - YOU ARE HUNGRY! They have also increased their family size recently by adding cubs to the den, these cubs are like crying babies and need food - so any food sources in proximity to your homes should be removed in the early to mid spring while these bears forage for food. I know it is "nice" to watch birds feeding on the feeders - but for a few weeks (especially now that the trees are budding and providing food for the birds) remove the temptation for the bears and allow them the respect they deserve as some of the regions original residents. We can co-exist, but we all must respect one another. Again - off the soapbox - happy spring!