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Marking Trees, Marking Poles
Oh, I miss seeing the bears that usually roam through the yard. American Black Bears (Ursus americanus). Their population has dropped drastically the past few years due to mange, a type of serious skin disease caused by parasitic mites. The yard seemed to be a highway for them. They typically chose marking trees or marking…
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Bear Country
American Black Bear (Ursus americanus) I live in bear country. During normal years, during spring, summer, and autumn, I see a bear every few weeks. During the winter when they are doing their “cold weather slumber,” I won’t see a bear for perhaps 2 or 3 months. And sometimes it is not just one bear…