[kgpcr]

For all the Black bear in the US attacks are so very rare. Its a terrible tragedy to say the least. Here in northern MN the bear are thick and i have no fear of them at all. i do respect them but not fear them in any way. I do carry when i can but i am not worried when i dont. Yes they can kill you but you are 1000000 times more likely to die in your car on the way there than by a bear. Take simple precautions. dont corner one or mess with the cubs. dont store food in the tent and you are good to go. we just go a few yards away from the tents to eat and cook and have never had a problem. I have chased them out of camp several times with a canoe paddle. i dont know what i will do if one stops and turns around but it has not happened yet.