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...
This thread prompted me to do some research, this is some interesting reading. Most of the accounts are tragic, especially the ones involving children.....but some of them leave me scratching my head.
Back in the day it seems that it was common to have a bear caged up in your place of business or tied up to a post outside.....can't say I blame the bears for being slightly grumpy in that case.....