Arizona Game and Fish captures, releases nuisance bear on Mt. Lemmon

[SCH1]

SCH1 submitted a new article

Arizona Game and Fish captures, releases nuisance bear on Mt. Lemmon

TUCSON, Ariz. – The Arizona Game and Fish Department on Friday captured a that was posing a public safety risk. After being captured, it was safely transported to Bearizona in Williams.

The bear, which...
Continue reading the FULL ARTICLE

 

[ilovesprig]

"If bears are seen in the distance, it is advisable for visitors to change their route to avoid contact. If approached by a bear, discourage contact by looking large and imposing, waving arms or jacket, making loud noises and giving the bear an opportunity to leave the area".

Pretty much what I did when I was charged turkey hunting in New Mexico......It all happened pretty fast.....Standing tall, raising arms, and yelling was all that came to mind.....