Speaking of Bears while camping

[Ladymc]

Once upon a time I remember posting something about camping in the Raindrop and being concerned about bears. Well, I found something that looks pretty interesting - I've even seen it on National Geographic channel. Here's the link:

http://www.udap.com/testifybearshock.htm

 

[JohnC]

I've actually seen two black bears this year which is quite unusual for me. One was in Yosemite across the Merced river at Cathedral Beach. He took off before I could get a photo. The second one was just down the road from my campsite in Klamath on my recent trip. I was driving back from the big lookout over the beach and as I came around the bend he was trotting along in front of me. Before I could even reach for my phone he darted left in the brush not to be seen again.

Now, this fellow was quite the ham. I and others found him literally a few feet off the trail in Yosemite just above Mirror Lake a few years back. He was busy feeding on bugs and spent at least 5-6 minutes splitting logs, eating, and just wandering in circles before settling into this pose. It's not a great photo but I was always afraid he would run off before I got any good photos and as such I rushed way too much.

I have a trip planned for Yellowstone and the Tetons this fall. I'm really hoping to see and photograph some wildlife including some grizzlies.

 

[JohnC]

Wow! Great shot!
?: is this a reddish black bear or young adult brownie?

Yeah, he’s a black bear regardless of color. There are no grizzlies in California. He was pretty good size and traveling alone so I’d say adult.

 

[Van_and_Terri]

We have encountered several black bears in the Ocala National Forrest in Florida. As recently as last month in Salt Springs.