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Does anyone else feel a strong pull to be in a forest? Every time I pass one, I feel it pulling at me. Especially if a creek or river is near. Now, I just have to get over my fear of the many predators in Alaskan forests and go for it. I see people jogging with earbuds & no bear spray all the time.
04:24 PM - Apr 26, 2024
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I think they are crazy. They are running, which sets off a predators hunting instinct, they can't hear a predator coming, and they have no defense! And yet, people do it every day here... and none of them get mauled. I think I would be much safer than them. And far less nuts.
04:24 PM - Apr 26, 2024
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There is a woman, a retired biology professor, who goes in the park by herself to set up wildlife cams. Sometimes, she cannot get to them because there are too many brown bears around. I'd like to befriend her and go with her a time or two. She knows what she's doing.
In response to Jim Plunkett.
06:13 PM - Apr 26, 2024
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Yes, I read it can depend the time of year (e.g., when they are less hungry?)

OFC, there was also the guy who made a living for a while living among and filming bears. He seemed to know what he was doing. Until he and his GF got eaten, on audio.

Pure Dumb Luck is great while it lasts
07:09 PM - Apr 26, 2024
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In response to Jim Plunkett.
I remember the film about that couple! Crazy stuff.
Brown bears are real hard to spot. They usually only attack when a cub or fresh kill is nearby. Black bears, same, but black bears are more curious and fearless around people. Well, the grown males are. I've seen 12 black bears in 3 years.
02:24 AM - Apr 27, 2024
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In response to Jim Plunkett.
Also, no bears hibernate all winter, and some don't hibernate at all. I suppose they are only "less hungry" right before they hibernate, but they are pretty much always grazing or hunting if awake. Dandelions 1st, then small critters and moose, then all you can eat salmon. Then a long nap.
02:28 AM - Apr 27, 2024
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