Subj : Re: Wild turkeys
To   : MIKE POWELL
From : Rob Mccart
Date : Thu Jun 05 2025 01:16:00

RM>> Although, in general bears are afraid of dogs. I've seen a Lab puppy
  >> that weighed maybe 25 lbs chase a 300 pound bear up a tree. I think
  >> it maybe stems from a built in (genetic) fear bears have of Wolves.

MP>Yeah, I have seen footage of brave dogs chasing bears.  I also figure it
  >might be different if it is a female bear who thinks the dog is a threat to
  >her young.  I have heard that bears would (usually) like to avoid
  >confrontation otherwise.

Yes, black bears are generally not too dangerous, although there have
been a few attacks on children and women the odd time. But I've seen
videos of park rangers who were keeping track of the Bears in the park
and they walk up to a mother bear with a couple of cubs and she is a
little anxious but doesn't do anything while the rangers pick up the
cubs to weigh them for their records and such.. I don't recall if they
were also taking blood samples which might provoke a stronger reaction.

Oh, and they tag them as well to keep track of where they wander.

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