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If the bear returns I’ll pick up some bear spray. It’s quite effective. I don't hunt bear as they are quite beautiful creatures and there numbers are diminishing as they lose habitat. Whitetail deer on the other hand are becoming quite a problem around here as their populations have been increasing. Last year my brother-in-law totaled his car on his way to my house when one jumped out in front of him.
That’s why it’s vital to get rid of the food source before it becomes dependent and a problem. If that bear found your feeders once it will be back! I’ve lived in the same house since 1989 and bears were never an issue up until a few years ago. Bear populations are on the rise here in New England and interactions with humans is becoming a very big problem.
Feed them between then or don't feed them between then? PA Fish and Game advises it is better to plant seed vegetation for wild birds rather than feeding them just seeds, but nothing about bears. Anyway I think I'm responsible for an army of squirrels. I counted 12 at the feeders at one time on Sunday. They say squirrel stew is good. The birds I like best this time of year are all the different types of woodpeckers that come to the suet feeders. But suet is probably the thing the bear wanted most after the winter we had and would be the first thing I stop using if it returns.New Hampshire Fish and Game advises feeding the birds from Dec.1st until April 1st to avoid confrontations with bears so that what I do.
Again, we don't have a problem. But if the bear becomes a problem I will will make it the bear can’t reach any feeder. I think about 10 feet high would work. Last resort will be to stop feeding the birds.
Steaks in St. Louis are the best in the world. Well, they were at the Tucker’s Place and Ruth’s Chris, anyway.
Did he take out your mail box as well?
LOL. No. That's the job of the drunken skiers. The bear probably knows if he goes out the front he'll be run over by some idiot who has had twelve too many martinis.Did he take out your mail box as well?
I've had steaks in many states, including the great state of Texas. Sorry, but St. Louis are the best. And I would say Chicago comes in second........no they're not.
Grandad said the best steaks and milk he'd ever had were in Ireland. All totally grass fed animals.I've had steaks in many states, including the great state of Texas. Sorry, but St. Louis are the best. And I would say Chicago comes in second.
Grandad was pulling your leg. Ireland doesn't have cows... they have old sheep.Grandad said the best steaks and milk he'd ever had were in Ireland. All totally grass fed animals.
You're full of sheep manure.Grandad was pulling your leg. Ireland doesn't have cows... they have old sheep.
Bullsheep!You're full of sheep manure.
....whatever you do, don't take a whack at it with a 9mm or .308-you'll just piss it off....if you need a gun for something like this, .45 ACP at least.....
Today I am dreaming of getting into a nice hot bath tub full of bubbly water (sigh)
Or even a shower would work!
