Bear on our deck stairs!
Jun 12, 2019 16:14:11 #
BigDale
Loc: Seymour CT.
We have a bear that has been in our yard 5 times in the last month. I have pictures from 3 visits the other 2 were at night. He's trying to get at our bird feeder but it's out of reach on a stainless steel cable. Seeing such a powerful animal up close relay gets the adrenaline going! As exciting as it is to see him we don't want him coming back and I didn't want to hurt him. I through some firecrackers in the yard to scare him off. The last shot is him on the run! 
First visit.
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Second visit.
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On the run!
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Jun 12, 2019 16:27:27 #
BigDale
Loc: Seymour CT.
ceallachain wrote:
steady hand there.Great shots.
My hands didn't feel that steady!
Jun 12, 2019 16:31:12 #
This is a good thing till it (possibly) becomes a really bad thing. I'd pick up the phone and call (Link) http://wildlife-removal.com/state/Connecticut.htm. Out here, I'd keep a rifle handy just in case. I rather like bears, but wouldn't care to have one around.
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Jun 12, 2019 21:01:27 #
Can the local wildlife people trap and relocate him?
Jun 13, 2019 05:19:01 #
Amazing, to have such an Animal so close, and I can imagine your adrenaline levels going through the roof!
Jun 13, 2019 05:49:03 #
Jun 13, 2019 06:48:49 #
You could have more on your hands than you think. I have had bear problems for the past 10 years and have one trapped and relocated. If you throw firecrackers to scare the bear or shoot with a small cal. gun you can't always predict the direction it will go in. Our DNR advised me to use rubber slugs but a local person advised against it saying it would only piss them off. You should keep a bear capable rifle loaded and handy until it is gone and remove any feeders that attract it. They are great in the open but many learn the hard way that if one gets mad and decides to let you know, your front door will hardly slow it down.
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Jun 13, 2019 09:06:00 #
StevenG
Loc: Long Island, NY
BigDale wrote:
We have a bear that has been in our yard 5 times i... (show quote)
WOW! I used to have a fox living under my deck. That was scary enough. This would terrify me! Nice job!!
Steve
Jun 13, 2019 09:06:02 #
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