Reply #3: Black bears are not likely around here [View All]

[alwynsw]

but they are coming back. Just in case of an issue, it's reassuring that I hunt with enough rifle in case one gets testy. Had one try to eat my tent in AZ once - while I was in the tent. Never did understand that one. No food or other stuff a bear would wqant in the tent with me. I even checked my clothes to see if I'd dripped some food or grease on them. Never found a sign of anything that should have attracted the bear.

He did make a nice hide, though. I yelled, he didn't stop clawing his way in. That's one of the reasons I ALWAYS carry a .41 mag or .44 mag when hunting or camping in western states. I usually camp and hunt out there in National Forest areas. Dry camp - not in campgrounds and away from watering holes.