Active bear den found on my property - old man saw it today.

[Geno C]

id set up a trail cam and hunt them during the season 

[Culvercreek hunt club]

jsut for reference guys. When dealing with Black Bears do not run. It could trigger a predatory response. don't turn your back and try to make your self look as big as possible. opening your coat and presenting a bigger image...and making as much loud noise as possible. Key is do look like easy food. They are mainly opportunity feeders and a tough meal that will take a lot of effort to get is just not worth it to them.

A sow with cubs can be the worst situation. I would rather stumble across a single bear anytime rather than a sow and cubs.

[YoungBucksTasteBetter]

Actually I've heard the way to outrun them is bring a buddy with you...in case of a bear encounter, just make sure you can outrun your buddy......

[ny hunter]

HA HA  Good idea.

[YoungBucksTasteBetter]

Karma caught up with me on this one..had a Momma/Cub out in the wife's garden last night and again at first light this morning - - had me out there talking loudly and clapping my hands to move 'em along (with a can of bear spray at the ready).  They left, but only after staring at me long enough to let me know it was their idea, not mine.

[ny hunter]

You did'nt have a buddy with LOL.  Hope they don't tear up the garden.