Re: Bear Bells

["Beth Gunn" <happyhoofprints@hotmail.com>]

Too Cute!!!  Here in Francis Marion Forest SC the black bear, small and
berry-eating, has reappeared...so has the cougar!  However, the hunting
presearve across the street feeds the deer and raises quail, doves, and
duck, so I feel totally confident the cats are eating over there!  along
with the fox and bobcats:)  Now if we could just do something about the
copperhead and cottonmouth and timber rattlers!  Not a real prob, just don't
go hay the horses at 11pm without boots and flashlight!  and shovel 1 or
gun!  although my aim is better with shovel than Ruger at 11pm plus
GlennLivet:))
Beth and Clann Gunn
----- Original Message -----
From: Jim Beidle <beidlej@yahoo.com>
To: <ridecamp@endurance.net>
Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2001 9:13 PM
Subject: RC: Bear Bells


> Thanks to Bob Morris and the hunting season thread for
> reminding me of this gem. Thanks to
> http://www.huntwyoming.com for letting me find it in
> its entirety:
>
> Serious Humor
> (author unknown)
> Montana Grizzly Bear Notice:
>
> In light of the recent number of deaths related to
> people's unexpected encounters with Grizzly Bears, the
> Montana Department of Fish and Game is advising
> hikers, hunters, and fishermen to take extra
> precautions and keep alert for bears while in the
> field.
>
> Grizzly Bears typically avoid contact with humans.
> Most deadly encounters happen as the result of Grizzly
> Bears being suprised by the sudden appearance of
> humans. Therefore, we advise that outdoorsmen wear
> noisy bells on their clothing so as to alert the bears
> of your approach.
>
> We also advise outdoorsmen to carry pepper spray with
> them in case of an encounter with a bear. It is also a
> good idea to watch out for fresh signs of bear
> activity.
>
> Outdoorsmen should recognize the difference between
> black bear manure and grizzly bear manure. Black bear
> manure is smaller and contains lots of berries and
> squirrel fur. Grizzly bear manure has little bells in
> it and smells like pepper.
>
>
> =====
> Jim Beidle
>
>
> Please reply to beidlej@yahoo.com
>
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