Bear attack during Turkey Hunting

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Originally Posted by mbhunter

Mom wasn't in sight because she was hanging up in the farmer's barn! See Encounter #2!

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Based on what I've read so far a nuisance bear is a bear that frequents human locations such as back yards, camps and even houses. It's pretty clear that these bears aren't as scared of humans as some of the others. Is there a way to tell a nuisance bear from a distance? Are those rare dangerous human to bear interactions a lot more common with nuisance bears that non nuisance?

Thank you guys

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Originally Posted by dutchhunter

You should get a buddy or two a tent some sleeping bags and spend a night or two in the woods. It us a ton of fun to listen to the woods come alive at night .so many amazing sounds and shadows ir can really get ones imagination going .better yet bring your littel honey out with you .girls really like to cuddly tight in the dark when the woods start to come alive ...once you get used to the sounds it is much easier to enjoy the outdoors .Dutch

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After reading this thread and some of the things posted I feel like maybe I take the threat of black bears too lightly?

For the past 14 years I've been backcountry camping in the likes of Algonquin, Killarney and upstate NY. Only once have I encountered a bear.
We surprised it. It came crashing down out of a tree 20yds ahead and took off down the trail.

Mind you, we're not hunting so we're not trying to be quiet and when we see fresh scat we take the silencer off of our bear bell so we don't surprise them. We always clean up well and hang all food and garbage at night. We make sure there are a pile of rocks near our tent just incase.

We're aware they could be around but I've never been too frightened of the thought of them, perhaps because we believe we've taken good precautions.

However, as dutch has said above when you're in those woods and it's dark and quiet as can be inside your tent there is definitely a heightened sense of hearing that can most certainly make your mind race.

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Originally Posted by ik0n

After reading this thread and some of the things posted I feel like maybe I take the threat of black bears too lightly?

For the past 14 years I've been backcountry camping in the likes of Algonquin, Killarney and upstate NY. Only once have I encountered a bear.
We surprised it. It came crashing down out of a tree 20yds ahead and took off down the trail.

Mind you, we're not hunting so we're not trying to be quiet and when we see fresh scat we take the silencer off of our bear bell so we don't surprise them. We always clean up well and hang all food and garbage at night. We make sure there are a pile of rocks near our tent just incase.

We're aware they could be around but I've never been too frightened of the thought of them, perhaps because we believe we've taken good precautions.

However, as dutch has said above when you're in those woods and it's dark and quiet as can be inside your tent there is definitely a heightened sense of hearing that can most certainly make your mind race.

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Glad you never had any issues with the bears. Just like you said taking precautions is a great idea for safety and just peace of mind in general.

Stay safe out there. I'm actually looking forward to spending as much time in the bush this year as possible.

I lived in north Simcoe County for 8 years, and never really worried about the bears there. I always figured that 3 rounds of 3 1/2" turkey loads would provide a permanent attitude adjustment to any aggressive bear that ventured within 10 yards. Just never had to test the theory!

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Originally Posted by genec

I lived in north Simcoe County for 8 years, and never really worried about the bears there. I always figured that 3 rounds of 3 1/2" turkey loads would provide a permanent attitude adjustment to any aggressive bear that ventured within 10 yards. Just never had to test the theory!

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Lol for sure. Even though we can only carry 3 rounds in the gun when hunting it will definitely be enough lol