Not sure who was more surprised!

[ken erickson]

I went down to my land today to mow some trails with my B7100 and when I arrived I decided to take a quick drive about with the Jeep. I came around a corner, (40 yards) and surprised this fellow. I wish I could have had the time to get better photos but knew he was not going to wait around and pose. As it was I had to take this photo thru my windshield. While having had bear on trail cams this is my first sighting with my eyes.

 

[je1279]

That certainly would have got my attention as well!

 

[bearbait]

Awesome!! Handsome young fella!!

 

[lugbolt]

yeah they are on the move. Had one in the front yard the night before last. Just passing through I assume. People would go nuts if I said anything so I just kept it to myself. I live not even 1/2 mile from the high school so if social media were to know about it, utter chaos would ensue.

 

[ctfjr]

Last year when a bear made himself known on my woods cameras I put a note in the 6 closest neighbors' mailboxes - most have small kids. Imagine how surprised I was when a couple called to thank me and let me know Yogi had already taken down their bird feeders in the past few weeks.