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Bear Problems |
Many people like to enjoy nature closely, by hiking in backcountry and mountainsides. But when you are in bear country, which is growing every day, you should be careful and prepared. |
Robb Russell, Founder, The Wildlife Pro Network Gainesville, Florida 352-575-0121 |
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Of the bear attacks on record, the Black Bear holds the numbers on attacks, as well as sightings and encounters. Don't take chances with any wildlife species, especially known predatory species. Contact us today for professional remedies and solutions. |
Black bear on a picnic table picture sent in by Thomas J. |
Relationships with humans Livestock and crop damage Livestock depredations by black bears occur mostly in spring. A limitation of food sources in early spring and wild berry and nut crop failures during summer months are probably major contributing factors. black bears can do extensive damage in some areas of the northwestern states by stripping the bark from trees and feeding on the cambium. Though black bears will attack adult cattle and horses, they seem to prefer sheep, goats, calves, and pigs. They normally kill by biting the neck and shoulders, though they may break the neck or back of prey with blows from the paws. Evidence of a bear attack includes claw marks are being frequently found on the neck, back, and shoulders of these larger animals. Surplus killing of sheep and goats are relatively common. Bears have been known to frighten livestock herds over cliffs, causing injuries and death to many animals; whether or not this is intentional is not known. Attacks on humans Like many animals, they seldom attack unless cornered, threatened, or wounded. They are less likely to attack humans than grizzly bears and typically flee for cover as soon as they identify a human visitor. Deaths by black bear, though, are most often predatory, while the more numerous grizzly fatalities on humans are often defensive. This makes feigning death when a black bear attacks ineffective. Although 16 North Americans have been killed since the year 2000, it is estimated that there have been only 56 documented killings of humans by black bears in North America in the past 100 years. |
Black bear seen in backyard on Tenkiller Lake in Oklahoma |
Black bear seen in Tenkiller Lake, located in Oklahoma |
Black bear seen on Tenkiller Lake, located in Oklahoma |
Photo's courtesy of the Tenkillerproperty.com Newsletter. |
This is when the Sow bears, or Mothers are most likely to attack ... when she feels her cubs are in danger. Pretty to look at, but only from a distance, and preferably through a camera lens for increassed distance. |
Photo credit: USFWS - Larry Wade |
MYTH: The best way to get away from an aggressive bear is by running. TRUTH: Running away will likely trigger a chase response, and you can’t outrun a bear. Bears can run as fast as a racehorse for short distances, and can run faster than the fastest human in any direction, including uphill. |