Mainah,
I had no intention of putting a bee in your bonnet over bears in Maine, but it sounds like I did. The fact is, I agree with you - they're just part of the community. The problem is (and this holds true with moose moreso), that people who are not familiar with these animals can act improperly in their presence. I have a large bull moose that frequents my land. He's never been a problem other than stomping over a volleyball net one night. Up the road aways I guess someone blew their horn at him to get him off the road. Their Audi became an "Innie" when he stomped the hood.
I've seen elsewhere people stopping their cars and taking pictures of moose - YIKES!
Mainers are good folks and I make it a point to let them know it. I'm sure you are too. I also bet you'd agree that should anyone encounter a black bear, they are best to heed the above warnings. I'm not an alarmist, just a realist. This post was about an encounter. They can and do happen - anywhere bears are present.
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