In local news, it seems that some grizzly bears have been causing problems in Eagle River, 15 miles north of Anchorage, and on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, here in town.
Pesky critters. :)
A couple of elusive, dumpster-tipping, aggressive grizzly bears have been causing problems in Eagle River and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson neighborhoods for months. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game hopes the bears will begin hibernating soon, but with a reliable food source like trash, the agency said, the animals might stay awake a lot longer.
“These bears have developed a habit of turning over dumpsters and visiting one or two particular trash-problem areas in some Eagle River (and) Birchwood neighborhoods,” Fish and Game spokesman Ken Marsh said.
Since April, Fish and Game has responded to “sporadic complaints” about a sow and its yearling getting into trash in a “span of neighborhoods ranging from Artillery Road to Birchwood on the west side (the JBER side) of the Glenn Highway,” according to Marsh.
8 comments:
Years ago, I went to throw trash in a dumpster on the flight line at Elmendorf, and found a bear IN the dumpster... Needless to say, that was a 'quick' throw and haul ass to the hangar!
Doesn't surprise me at all, NFO. The blackies climb inside, and the grizzlies turn 'em over.
I'm moving up to New Brunswick Canada, I can't wait to run into a moose or even a bear, hopefully not to close to the bear......... ;)
Can't wait...... ;)
Give 'em both plenty of space, Mike ... but let us know how it works out. :)
Happy birthday to daughter! Pizza is always a wonderful way to celebrate that special day! Bears: Not very fond of them at all. Angrymike, be careful. You cannot hear them. Had one walk right behind me when I was out by the chicken coop.
Thanks, Chickenmom, for the good wishes & the advice.
A shotgun loaded with slug works well on Bears.
ajd, yes it does. That's a good load for bear, whether black or brown. It definitely gets their attention.
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