[MaryMS]

Let’s hope no one shoots it under the guise of fearing for his life. Law enforcement should be called to assist with bear removal.

[FredMitchell]

If you live in the area, don't leave your vehicles outside. If that is not an option, do not leave food or anything that might smell like food, e.g. empty bag of french fries or burger from fast food.

They are very adept at just opening the doors. Even locking your car may not be enough. A large bear can break in by pulling down on the top of the door until the window breaks. If they decide to enter, there is a decent chance that there will be significant damage to the interior.

[PugMom]

thank you for not shooting & killing it

[PugMom]

Originally Posted by FredMitchell

If you live in the area, don't leave your vehicles outside. If that is not an option, do not leave food or anything that might smell like food, e.g. empty bag of french fries or burger from fast food.

They are very adept at just opening the doors. Even locking your car may not be enough. A large bear can break in by pulling down on the top of the door until the window breaks. If they decide to enter, there is a decent chance that there will be significant damage to the interior.

your story bring to mind a video taken in Ct. where a bear was 'trapped' inside a car after breaking his way in looking for food. when someone opened the door to release him, (he DID run off very quickly) there wasn't much car left inside! LOL

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by NoMo50

This adult black bear was wandering around the Village of Chitty Chatty yesterday, June 25th. After meandering around the streets and a few yards, he climbed the fence and disappeared back into the preserve. That ain't no baby!

Attachment 104620

I would LOVE to live on a preserve but soooooo glad I don't.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by La lamy

Not me! I couldn't have a nap outside without thinking I'd be 'visited'...

I couldn't work in the yard, on my knees with my back to any part of the property. I would be living in fear with a preserve close by. Just not for me.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Gator_Girl

What's bin day?

Trash day?

[Lillyangel]

Originally Posted by Nana2Teddy

Chitty Chatty has major mosquito issues because of those preserves and the amount of swamp area there.

Need to put up bat houses, they work hard to control mosquitos.

[Bwanajim]

Originally Posted by Jboduch

Wow, that’s a giant bear and a great picture! Word to the wise, don’t get between a black bear sow and her cubs or corner them and they mostly will not be a threat although bears don’t get that big only eating berries ������ Grizzlies are different story.

Actually brown bears are bigger than grizzlies. Very similar but Browns live south of a particular latitude & feed on salmon & grizzlies live north & feed mostly on berries.

[scolbydressage]

Originally Posted by Caymus

Just looking for a picnic basket

That would be picanic basket I believe. 🤣

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Gator_Girl

What's bin day?

Originally Posted by coffeebean

Trash day?

Yes...

Those wacky Brits call trash cans "bins"...

[Shipping up to Boston]

This thread must be a welcome reprieve for the gators!

[Deden]

Florida Black Bear. Usually more afraid of you. Make a lot of noise and never run.

[Arctic Fox]

Originally Posted by Deden

Florida Black Bear. Usually more afraid of you. Make a lot of noise and never run.

That's my solution for most things in life

[Lea N]

Originally Posted by FredMitchell

If you live in the area, don't leave your vehicles outside. If that is not an option, do not leave food or anything that might smell like food, e.g. empty bag of french fries or burger from fast food.

They are very adept at just opening the doors. Even locking your car may not be enough. A large bear can break in by pulling down on the top of the door until the window breaks. If they decide to enter, there is a decent chance that there will be significant damage to the interior.

I've seen videos of bears that got into homes. I believe it was in PA. Can you imagine walking into your kitchen and seeing a bear?

I used to volunteer at an animal shelter that was set on 5 acres. There were a lot of woods around the building, and walking paths for potential adopters to walk a dog they were interested in adopting. There was a small building outside of the main building that was used to store pet food and treats only. One morning the lady who ran the place showed us the marks a black bear had left as he or she was looking around the building where the food was stored. The door wasn't open to the building but the marks left on the ground, and cement around the building were enough for me to realize how big that bear was.

One day I was out in the yard with one of the dogs and looked up to see one of the employees walk out of the main building and quickly turned around and close the door. I had a feeling she saw the bear. She did and said that the bear saw her it ran away in the other direction. The view I had didn't let me see the bear because the little building was in the way.