re: #314 Mattand

I saw one about 100 yards off in the Poconos while walking the dog. Remy wanted to go see the big weird looking canine, and the damn thing started heading slowly towards us.

I got the dog under control and slowly walked away. Once the bear disappeared into another yard, I called the cops and let them know there was a bear in the area. They were pretty much like “Yeah, flatlander, call us when there’s an actual problem.”

I prefer my bears in zoos, thanks.

I live in bear country - well, sort of. I’ve never seen one around here. One of my brothers-in-law came home from work late one evening and thought he saw a dog in his driveway. Upon closer inspection, it wasn’t a dog. I like bears, I wouldn’t mind meeting one… at a safe distance, and not when it’s hungry or protecting its cubs.