A small percentage are actually killed annually (mostly older Boars) - Fish & game monitors the population very closely. The $$ infusion into the community & their budget funds research & actually benefits the bears.
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FirstCavApache64
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I heard a story from an Army buddy stationed up in Alaska about a hunter being killed up there during a Kodiak hunt by a bear. He was focused on his bear and didn't hear or see another one in the bush. It killed him and really injured the guide. I've see one in person that was tame and it was a female but still very impressive. I carry a gun outside here just for safety sake as I'm disabled and can't walk very well, much less run. If I lived up in Kodiak territory I think I'd just stay inside
Dr.Amber Trichome
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Are there any hiking trails at Stanislaus River Campground?Yeah, I really like the rural National Forest Campgrounds. It's been a while since I went camping with the family, we have too many pets to leave home these days (over a dozen chickens, 3 cats, and the dog -- plus we just brought in a feral pregnant cat who had 5 kittens that are now a few weeks old).
Stanislaus River Campground is one of my favorite places in the state to camp at, and it's pretty rural. $12/night, first come first served.
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Stanislaus National Forest - Stanislaus River Campground
Stanislaus National Forest - Stanislaus River Campgroundwww.fs.usda.gov
I was too late to find a campsite at Big Sur so found one in Carmel Valley close to all the hikes I want To do. Thanks for the link.
PJ Diaz
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Yeah, there's all kinds of places to hike at Stanislaus. It's pretty remote, so not as manicured as most state park trails. Carmel Valley is nice, and there's a lot of great places around the monterey bay in general. You might as well head up to Cannary Row, to get Fish & Chips, and maybe hit the aquarium too.
Aeroknow
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While you’re at it go into Britannia Arms and tell those fuckers wut up for me.
raratt
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Took off a piece of countertop on the south wall of the kitchen thinking we could slide the new cabinet where the old one was and leave the sink base intact. Unfortunately it looks like the sink cabinet and the one next to it are one piece. 
That complicates things a bit. I need to think about this one for awhile.
That complicates things a bit. I need to think about this one for awhile.
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xtsho
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I finished pressure washing the back patio, the shed, the walkway around the side of the house, the walkway in front of the house, the gutters, and everything else that caught my eye. Now all that mildew that grows over the winter is gone and instead of being a dingy brown it's all nice and clean.
I'm sure glad to get that out of the way. I should have gotten to it sooner but I kept thinking about it and decided I didn't want to do it. With the weather here finally getting nice "we might hit 100°F this weekend" we'll be having company from time to time and I don't want to look like a slob. So I had no choice but to get it done. There's always something to do when you're the one maintaining a home. Next up is a bunch of painting, replacing some siding, a couple dozen other things and stuff that I don't even know about yet.
I'm sure glad to get that out of the way. I should have gotten to it sooner but I kept thinking about it and decided I didn't want to do it. With the weather here finally getting nice "we might hit 100°F this weekend" we'll be having company from time to time and I don't want to look like a slob. So I had no choice but to get it done. There's always something to do when you're the one maintaining a home. Next up is a bunch of painting, replacing some siding, a couple dozen other things and stuff that I don't even know about yet.
farmingfisherman
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Typical Oregon weather.. Drowning one minute, hot the next. Fingers crossed the garden survives the sudden change in weather.
Well, like wolves- a bear is never tame, they are wild animals and always will be.I heard a story from an Army buddy stationed up in Alaska about a hunter being killed up there during a Kodiak hunt by a bear. He was focused on his bear and didn't hear or see another one in the bush. It killed him and really injured the guide. I've see one in person that was tame and it was a female but still very impressive. I carry a gun outside here just for safety sake as I'm disabled and can't walk very well, much less run. If I lived up in Kodiak territory I think I'd just stay inside
Bears do kill people but it is usually due to our unwitting stupidity (stumbling on their food cash, cubs or even just getting too close) but rarely is the attack predatory with a Grizzly/Brown bear.
I lived in Kodiak for over 30 years & usually carried a S&W .500 4" when riding a 4 wheeler - when guiding I relied on my .375 H&H to back up clients.
I carry a 1911 Lightweight Commander most of the time now because I trust wildlife more than I trust idiots in Walmart.
xtsho
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I know my peas are done for. They were late this year as the first planting rotted in the ground it was so wet. The second planting is doing good and I just started picking them. They don't like too much heat and three 90°F days in a row possibly hitting 100° is going to stop them in their tracks. Should be good for the pepper plants though and I'm hoping it kicks the beans and corn into high gear.
manfredo
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My cukes are doing terrible, and the lettuce / spinach both were terrible this year. The tomatoes and weeds (actual weeds) are doing great!
FirstCavApache64
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My weeds are legendary. I stopped outdoor gardening years ago and just gave them the beds. They're quite happy now
. I love hearing about all the different places on the forum and crazy weather you guys are having. 100 degrees is brutal and we won't usually see that until late July if ever. Hope things get better for those of you with veggies, I remember how hard I worked for those beans and tomatoes.
raratt
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Done.
farmingfisherman
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Han ha. Its been so wet here I've managed to stay up with pulling them. Love pulling weeds when you get the entire root system!
farmingfisherman
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Wife's snowpeas are just coming on! I hope they survive. Heat also put the brakes on the Hood berries, but now the everberries and starting to go off. Pumpkins also are looking pretty good!
PadawanWarrior
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I thought I could take a mountain lion. That is until I saw one in person jump from my yard to my neighbors grab a cat, walk under our tree and eat it while he looked at me. Took him about 30 seconds and there was nothing left.
FirstCavApache64
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That's another one I'm glad is bigger out west. We have bobcats and a big one goes 45 pounds. They stay really well concealed and I've only seen one my whole time here. He came down in the middle of the day when my neighbor and I were talking to within 50 yards like he was a puppy. Just walked up on us. I thought it was a coyote at first in the woods because my eyes are so bad and then I saw what it was and didn't believe it. He sat down and just watched us like a house cat for a bit then got bored and turned around and went back up the creek he followed down into the woods. Creeped me out how calm he was. Triple the size on that and throw in preying on humans and I'm out. You guys can keep that California sunshine
PadawanWarrior
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I'm not in CA. CO mountains. We have some bobcats here too, and lots of stuff. I've scared brown bears out of my garage, and off my deck. Some are more mellow than others. And it also depends on what time of year it is. The males are way scarier and aggressive with that testosterone they got. One younger male started walking away then turned around like he was gonna kick my ass until I chucked my whole beer at him, it hit a tree, and made a crashing sound. Then he dediced to leaveThat's another one I'm glad is bigger out west. We have bobcats and a big one goes 45 pounds. They stay really well concealed and I've only seen one my whole time here. He came down in the middle of the day when my neighbor and I were talking to within 50 yards like he was a puppy. Just walked up on us. I thought it was a coyote at first in the woods because my eyes are so bad and then I saw what it was and didn't believe it. He sat down and just watched us like a house cat for a bit then got bored and turned around and went back up the creek he followed down into the woods. Creeped me out how calm he was. Triple the size on that and throw in preying on humans and I'm out. You guys can keep that California sunshine
They get vicious if you're threatening some food they think is theirs since they found it.
Cougars are way scarier. Especially since you won't see them until they attack you. They normally don't, but people get killed by them every few years. Running triggers them. So do tasty smaller pets every year. And once that Lion got that cat, he was back a bunch of times looking for more. I think he got them all now, since I haven't seen any in awhile. They're awesome creatures though.
Bareback
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I have had to work on roof tops all week in 100+f and 60-90% humidity. Well today my co-worker turned white and started puking all over the place so my asshat of a supervisor had to fill in for the other guy. Well revenge is best served hot , I pushed that moron until his eyes rolled back in his head. I thought I might have to call the fire department to get him off the roof but he came around after I gave him a wet rag. Normally I wouldn’t do that to anyone but he has been screwing me over for months and I felt he could use a little taste of it. Only thing was I had to finish by myself. On a side note my tan is coming in nice.