Just a couple of months ago we had a "once in a lifetime" experience in Glacier NP. In 40+ years of hiking in Grizzly country we never saw any bear while actually hiking. But this time, while on the h...
Black bears are all over the northern parts of Michigan, and the people who live and visit there deal with it. You keep your garbage can in the garage, and bring in your bird feeders at night. If you're boondocking, be mindful of food storage.
Black bear-human encounters are frequent, while attacks are very rare. They are a nuisance to farmers, beekeepers, and others who live around them. But you're more likely to be struck by lightning than killed or seriously harmed by a black bear.
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