Bears are killing and raping all around Gilmer county. I've been trapped in my car for three days now.
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Question for those who live around bears
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We have had them on our deck but stay in the house and watch. The biggest mistake is getting between the Momma and her cubs, A grown bear can run 35mph.
308 runs about 2700 FPS
Cautious yes
Ignore ? .. nope
Ignore ? .. nope
Most bears are timid, most run when confronted but then there are others. I literally have to push one bear out of the way almost every morning when I am putting out my bird feeders and the corn in the woods for the deer, etc. Only time I keep an sharp eye out is when there is a mom with cubs. We have had 2 sets these past 2 years. One mom not worried at all about us and her babies, the other mom a bit more careful with us and her cubs so I make sure I don't get between them. Have had bears all 20 years I have lived up here in the Ellijay area and the worst I can say is they are a pain in the butt eating my critter ground food but often they are very cute as well. These 3 cubs would not leave me alone a year ago when I was re-doing my back yard, mom was on the other side of the wall. I would be more worried about a dog then a bear.
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Very informative thread. Thanks for clearing this up. all.
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I live in that same neighborhood, they aren't a big issue, sometimes a pain like when they trashed our deck last week when we weren't home, but for the most part they are chill. On the rare occasion there is a problem bear, DNR relocates them deep in the cohutta wilderness as long as not repeat offenders. Lol
Sounds like you were close to me as I live on Fort Mountain between Ellijay and Chatsworth..We have them come by from time to time, I don't bother them and usually they don't bother me..First rule don't leave your home garbage outside, drop it off at the dump on Tower Road..Bird feeders are an attractant. I have lived up here for 22 years and have had only one encounter, I had my garage door open with 96 rockin. I was working on my Harley and one came within 30 feet..I simply closed the garage door..problem solved..After all I am the one in their back yard..
