I never shared my BEAR pics!

[laseterlass]

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Electric does not always work on a seasoned or smart animal. I had a mare that learned it only hurt while it was touching her........She ran real fast right through it. the problem came later when she figured out her thick mane protected her from the zap. She began holding it up for the rest of her herd. A bear will figure it out too.

 

[mrpekinduck]

That things a monster

Im so sorry for your loss he got a lot of birds. Did you eat him?

 

[Capvin]

It certainly is possible that a bear (or other predator) can learn how to just bull its way through the electric fence, though I do not believe that it is very likely. The kind of set up I use is the one that is recommended by the park rangers and it is what they use in bear country. In fact I first saw this exact setup (except with solar) when I was rafting the Rogue River. Yes, some people do use barbed wire because the barbs will pierce the heavy fur of a bear more easily. However, my experience has been that a bear leads with his nose and that has been the first thing it touches when it is by the fence. As far as tempting it with bacon to get it to touch the fence I have not found that to be necessary. Bears have a fantastic sense of smell and eventually they are going to smell the chicken feed and the chickens. When they do, they will saunter over and nose around until they nose right onto a live wire. My fence has 5500 volts and I have seen it bounce a bear right back on its rear. I think that when a bear or bobcat get hit with this they learn to stay back and that, so far, has been my experience.

 

[lynnemabry]

Made the right call. IMHO




CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & GAMEResponse Categories and Remedial Actions
Following are the Department's three categories with examples, for responding to reported bear problems:
Category 1 - ("No Harm- No Foul bear") A non-habituated bear has strayed into a populated area and does not return to bear habitat. In most situations, removal of the attractants from the area will cause the bear to return to wild habitat and only phone contact with the reporting party will be necessary. Site response is only necessary in cases where a bear does not leave, or if other knowledge indicates that either the safety of the bear or the public is compromised. Techniques to cause (haze) the bear to leave may include, but are not limited to the use of non-lethal projectiles (e.g. rubber slug shot shells or sling shot projectiles) to drive the bear away and/or "bear" dogs to chase and haze the bear out of the area. Unless otherwise specified by a supervisor, a Department employee shall accompany any persons using dogs to chase or haze bears. Tranquilizing and removing the bear can be used if other methods are determined to be unsafe or have been unsuccessful.
Category 2 - (Habituated bear) A bear has become habituated to humans and may be a nuisance problem (no property damage involved) by tipping over garbage cans, invading compost piles, walking across porches, etc. Bears that have been previously captured and removed, but return to areas of human habitation are included in this category. The responder should continue to recommend reasonable corrective measures as a long-term solution to the problem. Reasonable corrective measures include, but are not limited to area clean-up, removal of trash or other food attractants, bear-proofing food storage areas, electric fencing, temporary closure of campsites, and/or the techniques listed in Category 1 above. Habituated bears are not candidates for moving and shall either be humanely euthanized or placed with a permitted animal care facility upon failure of the corrective measures.
Category 3 - (Depredation bear) A bear has caused real property damage to dwellings, structures, vehicles, apiaries, other man-made objects. If the damage is minor and there are no other previous reports of damage, the implementation of reasonable corrective measures to remove the attractants as outlined for Category 2 bears should be followed. If the situation worsens or damage is considered substantial in the opinion of the responder, corrective measures shall be made prior to, or in addition to, issuing a depredation permit pursuant to Fish and Game Code Section 4181. In cases where a bear has caused extensive and/or chronic damage to private property, such as injured or killed livestock, entered into an unoccupied home or cabin, or repeated damage where corrective or bear-proofing efforts have failed, the Department shall issue a depredation permit, if the property owner requests one. If the property owner does not want a depredation permit, the Department shall continue to advise on measures which need to be taken to prevent further property damage.
As provided for in Section 4181.1 of the Fish and Game Code, landowners or their employees may kill a bear encountered in the act of molesting or injuring livestock as long as this taking is reported to the Department by the next working day. The carcass must be made available to the Department. After investigation, an after-the-fact depredation permit can be issued.

 

[cafarmgirl]

Boy that was one good looking fella. Too bad he made a nuisance of himself. I do hope you will be able to secure the area around your coop so you'll be ready when the next one shows up.

Capvin, your setup is great. We used something similar in the past to keep a bad neighbor's dogs away from the coop. Very, very effective. Dog's make a wonderful sound when the nose hit's that hot wire and it's amazing how fast they speed away!

 

[mstrrlm]

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I stayed in Big Bear Rv park for about 2 months when I was traveling 2 Alaska. Loved it but we didn't see any bears unfortunately wrong time of year. Beautiful country also as u stay away from LA

 

[Gresh]

Thank God for my raccoons, foxes, and hawks!!

 

[Whispering Winds]

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[bobbi-j]

So, were you able to at least get a nice rug out of the deal?

 

[DanyyChicken]

Wow that's crazy... I have never seen a live bear and hope I never do!