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Contributor: seaofneptune seaofneptune
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Originally posted by ToyTimeTim
This guy stopped by the other day to say hi, and eat some food.




What would you do? Freak out, grab a gun, call the local wildlife department or....
Is that a bear? Wow! I would probably leave it alone. If I feel threatened then I would call the local wildlife department and see if they could help.
08/18/2010
Contributor: El-Jaro El-Jaro
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Originally posted by Sanjay
... a bit off topic, but I wanted to say that it was freak'n hilarious to read this post and NOT be able to see that there was a photo of a bear in your backyard. I thought there was some crazy burly looking dude that just walked into your house ... more
HA!

That's a great mental image!

I've only been up that way once when I dated a girl from Iron Mountain. It really is awesome territory!
08/18/2010
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
Quote:
Originally posted by El-Jaro
HA!

That's a great mental image!

I've only been up that way once when I dated a girl from Iron Mountain. It really is awesome territory!
HAHA Sasquatch comes to mind.

We are really enjoying the country and nice friendly people, when we were unloading the moving truck the local pastor stopped with some chicken and all the neighbors chipped in to help unload, unheard of in Colorado since I was like 5 years old.
08/18/2010
Contributor: Annemarie Annemarie
Quote:
Originally posted by Sanjay
... a bit off topic, but I wanted to say that it was freak'n hilarious to read this post and NOT be able to see that there was a photo of a bear in your backyard. I thought there was some crazy burly looking dude that just walked into your house ... more
I WAS THINKING THE SAME EXACT THING!

Hehe.
08/18/2010
Contributor: usmcwife99 usmcwife99
Quote:
Originally posted by ToyTimeTim
Benelli Nova 12ga.

I see deer every night, and a yotie now and then. We just got some chickens so I keep my eye out when I can.
Not shoot to scare off the deer just the cayoties and foxes

Ive never really became to framiliar with any of the benellis guns. Ive heard some good things about them, but never owned one.

Ime more of a rugger, mouser, glock, savage, FN herstal, sig, berrta, tauras owner and fan and I only like S&W for my 44 magnum
08/19/2010
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
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Originally posted by usmcwife99
Not shoot to scare off the deer just the cayoties and foxes

Ive never really became to framiliar with any of the benellis guns. Ive heard some good things about them, but never owned one.

Ime more of a rugger, mouser, glock, savage, FN ... more
Honestly I have only owned three gun's, my Benelli, a 2 pistol and a Remington 30-06. I really prefer archery, quiet and you have to get close, makes for more of a challenge, for hunting that is.
08/19/2010
Contributor: Illusional Illusional
Quote:
Originally posted by Sanjay
... a bit off topic, but I wanted to say that it was freak'n hilarious to read this post and NOT be able to see that there was a photo of a bear in your backyard. I thought there was some crazy burly looking dude that just walked into your house ... more
LOL. So did I. I didn't see a link at first.
08/19/2010
Contributor: Owl Identified Owl Identified
Bears get driven into more densely human-populated areas increasingly due to development. So as scary as it is for you, it sucks for them too. You can call someone, but I don't think it's a good idea unless this dude is doing something menacing. I grew up with those guys raiding our garbages every night; black bears are not aggressive unless you disturb them with their young. They're really mild mannered and very easy to spook. They'll run before they'll ever get near you,actually. They're sorta wusses
08/27/2010
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
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Originally posted by Owl Identified
Bears get driven into more densely human-populated areas increasingly due to development. So as scary as it is for you, it sucks for them too. You can call someone, but I don't think it's a good idea unless this dude is doing something ... more
So very true S,L&L, in Colorado it happens with more and more frequency along the mountains edge.

For me and the family it was a great thrill to see one so close, we were not scared, like you said they will run away unless they are with young.

Just last week there was a young bear that wandered in to the city (Upper Michigan)and was found eating some apples in a tree, the local law enforcement just let it finish eating and leave on its own. That was so cool, it even made the local news.
08/27/2010
Contributor: Victoria Victoria
Quote:
Originally posted by ToyTimeTim
So very true S,L&L, in Colorado it happens with more and more frequency along the mountains edge.

For me and the family it was a great thrill to see one so close, we were not scared, like you said they will run away unless they are with ... more
Awww! So keep up posted about whether this little guy keeps turning up.
08/27/2010
Contributor: Illusional Illusional
I wonder if more will join.
08/27/2010
Contributor: ScottA ScottA
Quote:
Originally posted by Owl Identified
Bears get driven into more densely human-populated areas increasingly due to development. So as scary as it is for you, it sucks for them too. You can call someone, but I don't think it's a good idea unless this dude is doing something ... more
Until they decide that the point of humans is to provide them with a buffet. I do my best to make sure they never make that connection - besides, trash and human food isn't good for them at all.
08/27/2010
Contributor: El-Jaro El-Jaro
I dunno, I could be too close to Detroit to know how to deal with a Bear... (football joke there)
08/27/2010
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
Quote:
Originally posted by El-Jaro
I dunno, I could be too close to Detroit to know how to deal with a Bear... (football joke there)
HAHA...


Victoria, I will keep everyone updated.

Right now we are having a problem with coyotes and they are eating our chickens, one person I talked to said a sure fire way to deal with them (coyotes) is to put out bait for the bears. Go figure! I know better ways of dealing with them though.
08/27/2010
Contributor: usmcwife99 usmcwife99
Quote:
Originally posted by ToyTimeTim
Honestly I have only owned three gun's, my Benelli, a 2 pistol and a Remington 30-06. I really prefer archery, quiet and you have to get close, makes for more of a challenge, for hunting that is.
Yeh Ive done archery, it just doesnt seem like my thing.
08/28/2010
Contributor: sasweetheart89 sasweetheart89
I couldn't see the picture you linked because its no longer available, but for some reason I went ahead and read this whole thread, and now I REALLY wanna see the pic lol
12/17/2010
Contributor: P'Gell P'Gell
Quote:
Originally posted by El-Jaro
I dunno, I could be too close to Detroit to know how to deal with a Bear... (football joke there)
BWAHA! Lions suck. Bears fan by default because of My Man being a Bears fan. He and his buddy used to buy Lions tickets to see the Bears, when they played Detroit. Because they were so bad no one would go to the games.

I'm messing with you. But, they did used to drive to Detroit because it was cheaper and easier to buy than Bears tickets.
12/17/2010
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
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Originally posted by sasweetheart89
I couldn't see the picture you linked because its no longer available, but for some reason I went ahead and read this whole thread, and now I REALLY wanna see the pic lol
How weird, here you go.
12/17/2010