blueangel

Too close for comfort.

MandyM

Bears are dangerous animals. They also become habituated and can cause damage. Here in Alaska we are well versed in avoiding unnecessary interaction with bears. It is important to understand that whilst you may think you are doing the bear a "favour" you are actually risking breaking laws and possibly creating problems for your neighbours if the bear decides this is a great place to call home.

"NEVER FEED BEARS – They will associate people with food and may become a persistent problem for you and your neighbors. It is illegal to feed bears in Maryland."

http://www.dnr.state.md.us/dnrnews/infocus/wildlife.asp

I am sorry if this sounds like a lecture, but if you have ever seen a small orphaned bear have to spend the rest of it's life housed in a zoo because humans saw fit to be irresponsible and selfish you would might see it from a different angle.

LAB55

I know about the laws, we don't put thr bead & corn out for the bears, this is the first year that they have been coming in. They have been working on the mountain behind us & running them out.
We have been putting bread & corn out for years for the does & their young & the squirrles & birds.
The DNR have been notified about the bear coming in.

np3

My comment was meant in fun. I know that you are aware of the law and all safety rules. I'm glad you shared these pictures with us.

LAB55

Read an earlier post !
I knew what yours was.

MandyM

Facts About Feeding Wildlife
• Feeding wildlife can lead to the spread of disease
• Wild animals can be dangerous
• Feeding leads to crowding and crowding causes stress
• Supplemental food sources do not contribute to a wildlife population’s well being
• An overabundance of individuals can result in habitat degradation
• Wild animals need habitat not handouts

MandyM

Facts About Feeding Wildlife
• Feeding wildlife can lead to the spread of disease
• Wild animals can be dangerous
• Feeding leads to crowding and crowding causes stress
• Supplemental food sources do not contribute to a wildlife population’s well being
• An overabundance of individuals can result in habitat degradation
• Wild animals need habitat not handouts

np3

:thumbup: :thumbup:

luvTooQuilt

We have a 2 yr old black bear that we believe just strolled on by.. my neighbor got pics on his security camera.. Way too close for comfort for me.. Im happy to say we didnt get pics on any of our security cameras- means he was far away.. Whew..

MandyM

Unfortunately the bear doesn't know the food wasn't for him..... thats why it is probably a good idea not to feed the wild life full stop, unless there is exceptional circumstances.