I think there might be bears in my back yard.

**Rain Man** · 04-13-2005, 08:51 AM

Last night, my wife came to me and said that she's seeing "bear spots" in our yard. She took me outside and, lo and behold, there are several places in the yard where all the grass is gone, presumably the result of bears rolling around or something.

(By the way, I don't know much about bear behavior, but I did notice that they must seem to like the spots in our yard that get the most sun. So be careful if you're in a sunny area.)

Now I'm afraid to go outside. My wife says that she can call a company to take care of the bear spots, but that's not going to fix the core problem of bears rolling around outside just feet from my house. My wife thinks this isn't a big deal, but I'm worried. Any suggestions?

Braincase · 04-13-2005, 08:53 AM

When they start doing the Superbowl Shuffle, call Civil Defense.

Pennywise · 04-13-2005, 08:54 AM

Just camp out tonight, and if one shows up, run up behind him scare him away with one of those really loud airhorns.

**Bowser** · 04-13-2005, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by PennyWise

Just camp out tonight, and if one shows up, run up behind him scare him away with one of those really loud airhorns.

RINGLEADER · 04-13-2005, 09:01 AM

Who the heck do you think you are? Tony Soprano?

**Bowser** · 04-13-2005, 09:02 AM

Time to give Bwana a call.

Amnorix · 04-13-2005, 09:03 AM

Dunno. Looks like penguins have one approach to getting rid of annoying bears that are hanging around. Might wnat to give it a shot...

CHIEF4EVER · 04-13-2005, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Amnorix

Dunno. Looks like penguins have one approach to getting rid of annoying bears that are hanging around. Might wnat to give it a shot...

Rep comin your way.

NewChief · 04-13-2005, 09:01 AM

Bears get really bad around Denver this time of the year. They even saw one at Elitch Gardens once! They're coming out of hibernation hungry. I bet he's feasting in your garbage and then rolling around afterwards to aid digestion. Tell your wife you need to invest in some bear traps.

Otter · 04-13-2005, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by NewChief

Bears get really bad around Denver this time of the year. They even saw one at Elitch Gardens once! They're coming out of hibernation hungry. I bet he's feasting in your garbage and then rolling around afterwards to aid digestion. Tell your wife you need to invest in some bear traps.

If I somehow manage to miss the thread that details how Rain Man dealt with pissed off bear caught in a trap in his back yard before leaving for work please someone call or email me.

NewChief · 04-13-2005, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Otter

If I somehow manage to miss the thread that details how Rain Man dealt with pissed off bear caught in a trap in his back yard before leaving for work please someone call or email me.

From http://www.bigbeartrap.com

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Making a humane bear trap:

Think fly paper, only bigger.

Material List:
1. Invest in one of those big blue tarps from Wal-Mart
2. Multi-gallon container of super glue.
3. Gallon of honey.

Directions:
Spread out tarp over "bear spot." Quickly spread super glue onto tarp. This step must be done quickly so super glue does not set. Quickly spread honey over super glue. The honey's purpose is two-fold: 1) it serves as an attractant to the bear, 2) the super glue will not set when it's covered with a layer of honey.

Step back and wait for bear to become trapped on tarp. Call your local bear rescue when you've trapped the bear.

jcroft · 04-13-2005, 09:02 AM

Where do you live?

**Rain Man** · 04-13-2005, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by jcroft

Where do you live?

Denver.

jcroft · 04-13-2005, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

Denver.

Bears are definitely not my area of expertise, but I highly doubt there are a lot of bears in Denver. Most of the bears I know are not city folk.

**Bwana** · 04-13-2005, 09:26 AM

Turn him into a rug.

04-13-2005, 08:51 AM	Topic Starter
Rain Man Seize life. Be an ermine. Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $-452449 VARSITY	I think there might be bears in my back yard. Last night, my wife came to me and said that she's seeing "bear spots" in our yard. She took me outside and, lo and behold, there are several places in the yard where all the grass is gone, presumably the result of bears rolling around or something. (By the way, I don't know much about bear behavior, but I did notice that they must seem to like the spots in our yard that get the most sun. So be careful if you're in a sunny area.) Now I'm afraid to go outside. My wife says that she can call a company to take care of the bear spots, but that's not going to fix the core problem of bears rolling around outside just feet from my house. My wife thinks this isn't a big deal, but I'm worried. Any suggestions?
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