[PackerFever]

Bears in my area? Well yes there are. and we see several each year. Do I think they want to come after me? No. Actually Black Bears are just Big Dogs. They will run when Startled and they want nothing to do with people...only their trash.

However, Grizzlies are a different story. They will only kill you if you smear bacon grease on the tent but other than that they don't want anythig to do with people either.

In general there is no reason to fear them. When you are in their / Grizzly areas, like the northern areas of the US, Canada and Alaska, you may encounter them. It does not mean that they look at you as prey. In the west I would be more concerned with Cougars, Coyotes and snakes than with Bears.

Now as far as Tookies go, Well nothing less than a .44/.45. Colorado has the "Make My Day" Law. I did remind a client of that law when he showed up last week and just walked into the house at 7:30 am. I was in the shower and the wife was still in bed and let out a little scream when the door opened. There I was soaking wet letting him know that he is lucky I was in the shower and that he didn't try that manuever in the middle of the night. Stay the fock out of peoples homes unless they invite you in....it could be your last mistake.