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likesmountains 52

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6. I don't know about your area, but here in SW Colorado there is severe drought.

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Sat Aug 9, 2025, 02:31 PM

Aug 9

The acorn crop is non existent, and the bears are starving. Our town had a pretty good grasp on citizen cooperation with bear proof trash cans and other mitigation reducing the number of bears looking for food in town, but bear population is in town in much greater numbers now, than in the past years. Good luck. Hope your bear finds someplace else for dinner.

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The DAMN BEAR came back last night! Grrrrrr!!! [View all] FirstLight Aug 9 OP

If you're living in a forest you've moved into the bear's home, so you can expect Ocelot II Aug 9 #1

oh, I know, believe me... FirstLight Aug 9 #2

Holy Crap! Bayard Aug 9 #3

Better keep bear spray by the bed. And yeah, the new windows & electric mat may really help. hlthe2b Aug 9 #4

yeah, I am glad it wasn't worse... FirstLight Aug 9 #5

I don't know about your area, but here in SW Colorado there is severe drought. likesmountains 52 Aug 9 #6

Our urban population is off the charts, too much trash! FirstLight Aug 9 #7

I'd definitely pursue the idea of checking with the county for assistance with that. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Aug 9 #12

If bear spray is used in the house markodochartaigh Aug 9 #8

I wouldnt use bear spray... ever... for those exact reasons (and the cats) FirstLight Aug 9 #9

Omg! I'm glad you & kitty are ok! SheltieLover Aug 9 #10

Whenever the fishing resorts in Northern Minnesota Emile Aug 9 #11

Yeah here it's a different story Cdfw kills them FirstLight Aug 9 #13

Glad you and kitty are okay. sinkingfeeling Aug 10 #14