Bears in them hills

[monkey]

So I get a call at 5am this morning and it's my on site maintenance man. He said a bear cub had gotten into our "bear proof" dumpster late last night and He heard it crying for several hours. He didn't hear it for awhile and went out to the dumpster to see if it had gotten out on it's own, which it had. He said he saw 3 cubs and then turned around and mama was behind him and charging. He shot his gun at the ground in front of mama, which scared her off and he got into the truck and backed up. Mama came right back and gathered the kids and went off into the forest. He was a bit shaken up. He's seen lots of bears, but never been rushed like that. And if you are wondering, yes he called the Fish and Game Dept and SHeriff's Dept to let them know. I've seen signs of bears daily on my way to work. They have been at the picnic area just south of the NGI.

[Newcomer]

Wow! that's 2 great stories from you this year Monkey at the NGI. Is he sure that is was not the naked hairy backed man coming back that charged him? LOL

[There\'s Ointment For That]

http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/rofl5.gif way to funny Newcomer

[BGW]

Does this mean we will getting a 'Cowboy" escort to our vehicles at night??????? http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/yes.gif

[monkey]

Nope, hes ascared too! Actually, they don't show until long after everyone has gone home, but a couple of the old timers do carry some kind of spray repellent. Check with BillyPilgrim and see what she has.http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/16/16_3_163.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008_ZNxmk278CVUS)

[BGW]

Originally posted by monkey:
Nope, hes ascared too! Actually, they don't show until long after everyone has gone home, but a couple of the old timers do carry some kind of spray repellent. Check with BillyPilgrim and see what she has.http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/16/16_3_163.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008_ZNxmk278CVUS)


It was the same at The Fork's. I never got to see the bear cuz he always waited until I went home!! (Shuffles through desk drawer...has a giftie from Billypilgram stashed away already!!)

[Bearclaw]

So.... How do you folks deal with bears when your out on the trail?

[Yosemite_Wolf]

you go up to the bear, tap him/her on the nose and say sternly "bad bear!"

(honestly, this is how Steve "bearman" talks to bears in Mammoth Lakes when the bears come into Human territory.... and it works too!)
BearMan of Mammoth (http://www.visitmammoth.com/content/activities/wildlife.php)

[wandaful]

Help...I'm not here often enough. Where/what is NGI

[monkey]

The Narrow Gauge Inn Hotel & Restaurant in Fish Camp.

[wandaful]

Thank you. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/idea3.gif

[monkey]

We haven't seen the Mama bear and cubs lately, but have had an agressive male bear around nearly every night. He keeps running off when my Maint. man shoots near him, but is getting more agressive as the weather is turning. So we finally got the ok to trap him for relocation. The trapper came yesterday and set the trap. Of course the bear was nowhere to be found last night, but hopefully will show and take the bait tonight. I mentioned to the trapper that I would like to get a photo of the bear once he is in the trap, but was told not to, that the bear would be pissed off enough without people looking at him.

[Dodgergirl]

So, I guess i should take the food wrappers/plastic bottles out of my car before Friday, hmmm?

[BGW]

Any changes in parking I need to know??

[BGW]

Or will the Trapper be escorting the staff at night???

[Dodgergirl]

Saw this one after dinner at the Gauge...

[monkey]

ROLF!!! That's exactly how I feel right now!

[BGW]

Is it caught yet??

[monkey]

Not as of this morning. Of course, now that the trap is set, he hasn't been seen.

[Dodgergirl]

Probably over in Teaford. We've got one here now...

[monkey]

Did you check your backseat before leaving work? Maybe he hitched a ride with you. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/wink3.gif

[BGW]

Originally posted by monkey:
Did you check your backseat before leaving work? Maybe he hitched a ride with you. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/wink3.gif

http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/wink3.gif There's a new boyfriend joke in here somewhere!!! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/rofl5.gif

[Yosemite_Wolf]

ok.. theres a joke in there somewhere.. do tell DO TELL!

[Dodgergirl]

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[monkey]

http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/wink3.gif

[monkey]

Still haven't seen the bear...

[BGW]

Originally posted by monkey:
Still haven't seen the bear...



Which leads me to believe this one has been 'relocated' before.

[MtnBreeze]

Bears are much more aggressive and actively seeking ANY food sources in fall because they have to fatten up for hibernation. It's a hormonal thing. Hehehe. Even though I doubt our bears hibernate completely, they still have the built in "Eat everything in site" instinct. You girls best demand an escort http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/wink3.gif

[monkey]

We're going to bait the traps with Lamb Shank bones, Salmon scraps and Prime Rib scraps tomorrow night. I may have to camp out to watch the action!

[Kahlua Kid]

Originally posted by monkey:
We're going to bait the traps with Lamb Shank bones, Salmon scraps and Prime Rib scraps tomorrow night. I may have to camp out to watch the action!

Free NGI food! You just might catch me! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/laugh.gif