Grumpy and Grandma 739 Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 Just had a notice put on the truck that the black bears are back in the area...Don't leave food out. What about those people in tents? :bugeyes: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 Natural selection? Nicki aka Rebelstand 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
We4mickey 6 Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 Yikes! That's not good to hear. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 They need to hurry up with that new fence.TCD Nicki aka Rebelstand 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ImDownWithDisney 342 Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 It's not even the 1st week of June either. They are getting a head start ;-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Judy in Texas 150 Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 Bears can run fast. Can they out run The Fort golf carts? Will make for some interesting late night comfort station runs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ftwildernessguy 778 Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 Going to Pennsylvania bear country camping today. They are especially active this year for some reason, and this time of year they are trying to fatten up for their hibernation. Guess the Florida bears wouldn't hibernate, though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 Bears can run fast. Can they out run The Fort golf carts? Why am I suddenly worried for Bob? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicki aka Rebelstand 272 Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 guess i'd better put the bear spray on my bike.... that way DH won't leave it in the truck when we come upon a bear Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 Does anyone know where I can get a bear costume?TCD momof3kids-Yvonne, Laura, GaDawgFan.....Kelly and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lil Lisa 53 Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 Does anyone know where I can get a bear costume?TCDWhy, are you having trouble sleeping?? That would be a good way to get yourself tranquilized. Total Joker ... TJ, BradyBzLyn...Mo and Nicki aka Rebelstand 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TnBob 311 Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 Why am I suddenly worried for Bob?How did I see that coming from a mile away.......nice to know you are worried about me :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 Why, are you having trouble sleeping?? That would be a good way to get yourself tranquilized. Good point.Please disregard Post #10.Thank You.TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Otter Spotter aka Debbie 58 Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 Last night we overheard a Ranger talking about a "sighting" on his radio. We didn't hear the whole thing - but I told Rick (DH) that they probably had a black bear sighting. Grumpy & Grandma confirmed my suspicions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wak648...Bill 94 Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 Just had a notice put on the truck that the black bears are back in the area...Don't leave food out. What about those people in tents? :bugeyes:They need to hurry up with that new fence.TCDI think you may be onto something here. Maybe the new fence around the dam is for the protection of the bears. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MLM5.. aka Judy 97 Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 who knew there were bears in florida.. isnt it to hot for them? Are they "hairy" like normal bears?? :rofl2: Nicki aka Rebelstand 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Just Beachy 18 Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 :wetpants: (me...coming face to face with a bear) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 Speaking of Country Bears, I've read snippets on FB that the Country Bear show has been cut by about 1/3 and of course the really good stuff is gone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PureTcrazy...rita 380 Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 We have been over run with Black Bears up here in my neck of the woods for the last few years. I had one coming in to my tree stand that could rest one hand on the tree and use the other to swat my corn feeder to make the corn fall out. I watched him eat his fill while lying down and using his paw to shovel it in to his mouth. Then he promptly walked about 50 yards and threw up. Seems they can't digest the corn, but eat it anyway.I also lost my game cam one day. I thought someone had been coming across the creek on to our property to hunt and realized the camera took a pic of them. Nope, found it a few weeks later with teeth marks. Got the pics on the computer and the last two were of the bear one with his mouth open going for the camera. I guess he didn't like the flash.I didn't realize they were as far south as the Fort. If y'all are traveling after dark be wary. Bear vs Car/truck accidents are not good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 15 Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 unless they have a cub they will usually walk away from people . last spring I had one in my yard every morning for about a month,he would look at me and walk away,I called fresh water and fish office they told me they couldnt or wouldnt do anything about it so Iwalked to the papper box armed every morning fortionatly the bear continued to walk away Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Southern Blessings 4 Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 Scary, I didn't even know they lived that far south! I've been hearing about them in our area lately too, they have really spread out! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 Speaking of Country Bears, I've read snippets on FB that the Country Bear show has been cut by about 1/3 and of course the really good stuff is gone.There's good stuff?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brent... Just Brent 83 Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 Country Bears isn't running right now, so I didn't catch it this weekend. I'd be sad, I think, if they cut it up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 Black bears will leave you alone unless you stumble upon some cubs with the sow.....in that case you are in deep trouble and need to be faster than the person next to you. Moral of the story.....be like ladies in a bar.....go to the bathroom in groups(with at least one person that is slower than you)Actually if approached by a black bear you are supposed to make yourself look as big as you can, speak assertively and stand your ground......and do not run or they will envision you as a giant piece of bacon..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 Black bears will leave you alone unless you stumble upon some cubs with the sow.....in that case you are in deep trouble and need to be faster than the person next to you. Moral of the story.....be like ladies in a bar.....go to the bathroom in groups(with at least one person that is slower than you)Actually if approached by a black bear you are supposed to make yourself look as big as you can, speak assertively and stand your ground......and do not run or they will envision you as a giant piece of bacon.....Mmmmm, bacon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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